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Originally Posted by AOII Angel
Yes, sorority life at LSU can be expensive, but the reasons you are thinking of joining are valid. I can tell you personally that my campus involvement directly linked to membership in AOII made a major difference during my interviews for medical school. Not only that, I learned a lot about time management, leadership and organization. These are lessons I use daily. If you think that all sorority members are hard drinking sluts who stab each other in the back, you couldn't be farther from the truth. I encourage you to go through rush with an open mind and see for yourself. LSU has a wonderful Greek system, and it would be a priviledge to join any of the groups on that campus.
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Cosign. Getting a job or getting into grad school after graduation involves a lot more than just getting good grades. Employers and graduate schools look for well-rounded individuals. You will need people skills, organizational skills, leadership skills, etc. All of these can be developed by involvement with a GLO.
You will also have tons of fun, and develop lasting friendships and lasting memories. You will have a home away from home. Go through recruitment and I'm sure you'll find lots of women just like you. Get those recs in order, enjoy your recruitment experience, and your time at LSU. You are at the beginning of a wonderful adventure! (And by all means, rush as a freshman. It's a no-brainer for this particular school.)
If money is an issue, apply for financial aid (and specifically) for a work-study job. These jobs tend to be a little more interesting than the norm, usually pay a little bit better, and often provide excellent references (i.e. from professors) for future endeavors.