[KSUViolet06]

I am a member of Tri Sigma sorority (Spring 2004) AND the Kappa Phi Club (a service group for Christian women)- Fall 2002.

I joined Kappa Phi first. I love it. Kappa Phi is very different (open membership, focused on God and service, no cheers, bids).

I wanted the experience of being in a sorority too. I'd wanted to be in a sorority, but didn't end up checking them out until spring of sophomore year.

I'm not going to lie to you, there is a time commitment involved, but it can be done:

*Budget your $$, keep a calendar and be sure you know when each org has dues due.

*Be sure each org knows your schedule for the other org. Make sure ritual dates are clearly listed.

* At some point, both orgs are bound to conflict. Whichever org's event you can't attend, make SURE they know in advance.

*This is just my opinion, but RITUAL and recruitment events for the sorority take prececence over the other org. This is of couse assuming that the other is an honor/service org without an actual rush period. For example, I'm excused from Kappa Phi events for NM ceremonies, initiation, informal & formal recruitment b/c as an initiated Sigma, it is a privilege/duty for me to attend these things.

*If you're an officer in an org, do NOT neglect your position for another organization.

*Be sure your Phi Sig brothers understand. Are there others in the group who are also Greek? That makes dual membership easier b/c you know there are others who understand you. I have 2 other Kappa sisters who are XO and DZ so I know they understand my commitment.

IT IS TIME CONSUMING. A sorority is a different level of commitment than alot of service/honor orgs b/c it encompasses so many things- service, social, scholastics. You won't be able to make EVERY Phi Sig event, but that's part of the trade off.