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I worked to put myself through school, which included tuition, housing, and sorority dues. I also received financial aid. My parents were not able to support me through college. It is do-able, but it requires good time management skills and prioritization. The priorities for me were: School, Work, Sorority. I was in school to get an education, which would not be possible without having a job to pay for it. The sorority was my social outlet and a reward for working hard in school and on the job. I lived in the house and held sorority leadership positions. It wasn't always easy to balance, but I held a good GPA and had a few part-tme jobs until I found one that helped me meet my financial and personal goals the best. I found waitressing to be the best paying and most flexible on my schedule.

While work is important, know that there will be sorority functions that are mandatory like retreats, a signature philanthropy event, initiation, recruitment and weekly meetings that you will have to schedule around work. You can do this by letting your work know these dates well in advance.

Also know that you may not be able to attend every single sorority social event or fraternity party because of your schedule. Work is like any other extracurricular, but your being on-time and a good worker hinges on your ability to keep money coming in so you can afford to do things like pay sorority dues, go on Spring Break, trips to the mall, etc.