Why would someone want to be in a local sorority?
Sisterhood
Scholarship
Service
Support
Networking
I think the question we're asking is, "why would someone want to join a sorority".
I joined a local because, well, aside from the NPHC groups, I didn't have an option. BUT! That being said, there's absolutely no way I could afford the dues of a national.
and as far as the "you get what you paid for" comment (
btw), that's BS. Just because you pay a grand for prada shoes doesn't mean they're immune from dog crap. Lower dues mean we get sisters from all walks of life and economic backgrounds, these are QUALITY girls who probably couldn't fork over the hundreds of dollars a quarter and then initiation fee to join a national.
The local system is a breed apart. It's incredibly fun, incredibly unique, but most of all, it is authentic. It is just as authentic as a national sorority. Its lovely and laid back...none of this craziness about hundred thousand dolalr recruitment, matching dresses, and rules about having your legs crossed in letters. We've got sisterhood, and that, for me, is enough. And when you get letters from alumnae living abroad and letters from your 104 year old founder...yep, that rules.
It's not the letters, but the sisters wearing them...and my lovely, glorious sorority, is celebrating 85 years of sisterhood this year (well chuffed!).
**and the rest of our sororities are all 90+ years old this year!**