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Originally Posted by 007May
I posted a thread a few weeks ago asking about rush, and got a lot of helpful responses. I was wondering if anyone could give me some insight on this dilemma I'm having (Or this situation that I'm kind of psyching myself out over!)
As most people already know, there are just as many people who dislike the greek system as there is who support it. Obviously I'm interested in going greek when I transfer to ASU, but I've had more than an earful from others around me (Family and friends - mainly friends).
I'm not usually one to psych myself out when it comes to what others have to say about my decisions (Such as going greek) but recently a friend told me the only girls who are able to keep up with the greek system are the girls who come from rich families and don't have to work while going to college. - I don't come from a rich family (They're not poor, but I know for a fact they can't afford to pay for sorority dues. - And I've always worked while I was going to school to pay for my own stuff, even in high school.)
I really didn't pay much attention to what my friend said at first (I brushed it off as her trying to talk me out of joining a sorority). In time though, I did start thinking about what she said, especially the last month or two since Fall is approaching. Sororities have events nearly every week at ASU from what I understand; meaning outfits for the events - like formals (Which adds up along with tuition)
As I said before, I'm psyching myself out about all this, and was wanting to get a word of wisdom from those who know about ASU sororities (Or even greeks who attend other large universities with active sorority events taking place around their campus) Is it hard to keep up with the greek society if you work? Better yet, are you looked down on if you don't come from a rich family?  |
Don't start psyching yourself out now.. especially about this.
There are PLENTY of sorority women who don't come from rich families, and there are also plenty that work during college. I had sisters that had to pay for school and the sorority all on their own. It can be done.
The key is time and money management. And a word of advice - if you can't afford something like a brand new, expensive dress for a formal event, don't buy one! Borrow one. Girls exchanged/borrowed dresses from each other in my chapter all the time. Either that, or hit up the discount racks. You can find some really great dresses for cheap.
Most chapters are willing to work with you on dues, as well. Many people here have mentioned that their chapters set up payment plans, so that rather than paying one lump sum on day 1, you can make weekly or monthly payments over the course of the semester.
Either way, don't let it stress you out! If you're willing to work for some extra cash and you can make the dues payments, everything else will fall into place.