Why I love Greekchat!

[sairose]

I was just sitting here thinking about how awesome Greekchat really is. Before Greekchat I didn't know the following things existed:

Multicultural GLOs(like Theta Nu Xi)
Asian GLOs
Latin GLOs
Local GLOs
non-college GLOs(like Beta Sigma Phi)
Alpha Phi Omega(I had never heard of it!)

I've learned so much about Greek life on here. Before here, all I was really exposed to were music GLOs, and NPC, IFC, and NPHC groups.

I also love the resources available here. I love being able to post something and get viewpoints from people of all ages, types, races, different GLOs, everything.

I guess in short, where else can to sit around and chat with ALL Greeks, not just the type you're in, and learn this much?

Thoughts, anyone?

[Tippiechick]

That is so true...

I had never heard of multicultural GLOs before GC. I have learned so much about Greek Life in other parts of the country besides the South. And, I have learned an even greater appreciation of the Greek System!

Thank you GC founders and members.

[sigtau305]

Greek Chat is a great Site.

[PhiPsiRuss]

Greek Chat helps to foster a spirit of interfraternalism, but what I like best about it is that I don't have to explain why I'm still involved with my college fraternity.

[lawryn]

I completly agree with Sairose...this is a great site without it I would have never found my GLO and one of the best friends I have

[astroAPhi]

Greekchat has really educated me about the NPHC fraternities and sororities, as well as multicultural organizations. I knew that the NPHCs existed, but I've learned much more what you are all about.

I also learned a lot more about the idea of the Greek community here. We have Greek chapters on our campus, but I think we are far from the "community" that we could be. I think it's helped me get a better idea of what we should be, and as an older sister, I've tried to pass that on to our newer girls. Hopefully it goes somewhere!

[AOIIalum]

Originally posted by russellwarshay
Greek Chat helps to foster a spirit of interfraternalism, but what I like best about it is that I don't have to explain why I'm still involved with my college fraternity.

Substitute sorority for fraternity and that goes for me as well.

[PhiPsiRuss]

Originally posted by AOIIalum
Substitute sorority for fraternity and that goes for me as well.

Fraternity is a gender neutral word. Besides, isn't AOP a women's fraternity?

AOPi is a fraternity, and AGD is also a women's fraternity. But I refer to my organization as my SORORITY, not my women's fraternity.

Also, don't forget that some of the NPC sororities aren't women's fraternities: Sigma Kappa, for instance, is Sigma Kappa Sorority.

[Sister Havana]

I've learned quite a bit from Greekchat. For instance, I would never have known much about alumnae initiation, or that it is even an option for someone who isn't an immediate relative (mother or grandmother) of a sorority member.

I also like learning about other groups from all over the country, and how Greek life is at other campuses. For instance, I just assumed sorority rush everywhere was as hypercompetitive as IU's, so the concept of "everyone who goes to prefs is guaranteed a bid" and high percentage of rushee placement is a bit foreign to me.

[absolutuscchick]

Originally posted by OohTeenyWahine
AOPi is a fraternity, and AGD is also a women's fraternity. But I refer to my organization as my SORORITY, not my women's fraternity.

Also, don't forget that some of the NPC sororities aren't women's fraternities: Sigma Kappa, for instance, is Sigma Kappa Sorority.

Same for Kappa Delta!!!!

[CutiePie2000]

To sum up, the NPC "sororities" are:
KD, DZ, ADPi, SK, GPhiB and AEPhi, SSS.
(hopefully I didn't forget anyone)

All the rest are "fraternities"...

[Sister Havana]

SDT is also a "sorority" as opposed to a "fraternity."

[Buttonz]

I never knew about anything but locals and NPC....I also learnt about AI, rush in diffrent parts of the country, made new friends, etc. I learnt so much through GC

[Jill1228]

I learned about AI thru Greek Chat (NEVER knew it existed), so I have to thank them (and others) for me becoming an Alpha Phi!