I am also afraid to ask my fellow graduate students for the same reasons. Also, everyone (except me
) seems so focused on their studies and their careers that I feel like I will be looked down upon for being so scattered--I like to think of it as "well rounded"
Many of my new members are women who would never have considered joining a sorority if it weren't for Beta. I think I captured their attention because I constantly refer to Beta as an International Womens Group. I explain that "sorority" simply means sisterhood, and that is what Beta is truly about! I keep emphasizing the friendship, support, and opportunities for community service that Beta Sigma Phi will provide. These aren't the first things that come to mind when some people think of sororities (especially on my campus). The women that I have talked to have been genuinely surprised and intrigued by the ways that Beta is different from other sororities.
Hope this helps!
Erica
(the only grad student in the chapter
)