Right reasons for going Greek

[m0nkeys]

So if nothing in the 'Wrong reasons for going Greek' thread applies to you, tell me, why DID you decide to go Greek?

Did you always see yourself as being Greek (ie. while in high school) or did you decide after entering college?

+ I can't answer my first question because I'm not Greek.

+ As for the second question, No. I never thought I'd want to ever join a sorority because the pervasive stereotypes of being in one. But I got a change of heart and here I am

xo.

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by m0nkeys

So if nothing in the 'Wrong reasons for going Greek' thread applies to you, tell me, why DID you decide to go Greek?

Did you always see yourself as being Greek (ie. while in high school) or did you decide after entering college?

+ I can't answer my first question because I'm not Greek.

+ As for the second question, No. I never thought I'd want to ever join a sorority because the pervasive stereotypes of being in one. But I got a change of heart and here I am

xo.

Congratualtions!

I was in the same boat when I first got to College.

From a small asnd poor Family, the first one who went to College, I had no thought of joining anything I knew nothing about!

I played Tennis and Base Ball in College so who needed Greeks? I joined APO and was happy.

But I then changed Schools and studies along with other things and saw many Greeks in College in summer school.

I saw the fun they were having and enjoyed it!

Then I found the group I started and have been Friends with all of them for many years.

Isnt that what it is all about?

[Greekopedia]

I never thought about going Greek until I saw the opportunity to truly make a different for my community.

I went Greek because Greek organizations have a special power: They can hold their members liable for inaction, unlike any regular student organization. Through my fraternity, I've had the opportunity to make a significant impact on my campus and community.

[Scandia]

- To make friends.

- To get involved in an organization that you agree with the purpose of.

- For the philanthropy/service.

- To network better. May not seem as altruistic as previous reasons, but some of us need a bit more of help with this.

[KSUViolet06]

* Wanting to get involved with something on campus that's high profile. Greeks on my campus basically are the only people who care to participate in alot of campus activities like Homecoming stuff, going to sporting events, Student Senate elections, etc. Greek events like LipSync & Songfest are highly publicized events. I wanted to be a part of that.

* I think it's okay if the idea of having a group of girls to party with encourages girls to consider recruitment. Alot of times, that's what piques girl's interest in rushing. Then they go through recruitment and get really interested in the other larger aspects of being in a sorority. If the idea of having girlfriends to go out with gets girls wanting to know more about us, then go for it.

[Axid angel]

i joined because i was a transfer student and i thought i would be good way to make friends. i asked a girl who was already in a sorority about her sorority and how she liked it. this girl who was a complete stranger to me was so sweet and answered all of my questions with patience and understanding. when most people think sorority they think some stuck up bimbo who won't give you the time of day unless you're greek. because this girl was so nice it was the push i needed in the greek direction. i did not join the same sorority as her, but she was a great friend to me throughout my college experience.

[SOPi_Jawbreaker]

Originally Posted by Axid angel

i joined because i was a transfer student and i thought i would be good way to make friends. i asked a girl who was already in a sorority about her sorority and how she liked it. this girl who was a complete stranger to me was so sweet and answered all of my questions with patience and understanding. when most people think sorority they think some stuck up bimbo who won't give you the time of day unless you're greek. because this girl was so nice it was the push i needed in the greek direction. i did not join the same sorority as her, but she was a great friend to me throughout my college experience.

I had a very similar experience. I was a transfer student and was looking for ways to make friends. I didn't approach anyone about sorority life, because it wasn't anything I was considering, but I was approached by this really friendly, sweet, outgoing girl and we just starting chatting while waiting in line for coffee. She invited me to an info session that evening, and I went because I started thinking "Maybe I was wrong about sororities. This girl was really nice...not at all what I thought sorority girls were like. And if the rest of the sorority is also this friendly, then maybe I could fit in in a sorority." The random girl who started talking to me in the coffee line became my big sis.

For me, I gained a lot of self-confidence and leadership skills. I used to be really shy and terrified of public speaking. In high school, I had been in marching band and ski club, but I never took on any leadership roles because I didn't think I would be any good. Being in a sorority and having all of my sisters cheering me on and telling me they believe in me really helped me to believe in myself and believe that I could take on leadership roles and do them well. I'm still not 100% comfortable speaking in front of a group of people or meeting new people, but I've gotten a lot better than I used to be. I've come out of my shell a lot. I've also had so much fun just hanging out with my sisters, and it's really made for a memory-packed college experience. There are lots of other things I've gained from my sorority, but I think my two big reasons for joining were for personal growth and to make friends.

[AGDee]

I had been involved in every organization under the sun in high school and was an officer in several of them. When I got to college, the first semester, I didn't feel like I fit in. I needed organizations to join! I was invited to be in the University Ambassador's Society, which was an honor organization that assisted in recruiting new students to the school by giving campus tours, making phone calls to interested students, etc. I was surrounded by Greeks in that organization and both my boyfriend and my best male friend were in a fraternity. Once I joined Alpha Gam, I never again felt like I didn't fit in. I had found my niche on campus.

[AXIDplace4me]

I went greek by accident. I had been having problems with school b/c i wasn't really involved in anything. I wasn't that happy with my life at school. Then my roommate was invited to some COB parties Alpha Xi was having and she asked if i would go with her just so she wouldn't have to go by herself. Well the first time i met the girls i felt like i have known them for a lot longer than six months. I didn't know if i was going to join if i got a bid when i went into the party, but i knew when i left that if i got a bid i would join in a heartbeat.

[robertearlkeen]

Why the fuck would you not go greek? Do you really want to spend your college carrer listening to emo cds and painting your fingernails black? Are any of you legacies, or even have a southern greek family tradition to carry on? From most of the post I have seen here I would't even offer you a bid.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by robertearlkeen

Why the fuck would you not go greek? Do you really want to spend your college carrer listening to emo cds and painting your fingernails black? Are any of you legacies, or even have a southern greek family tradition to carry on? From most of the post I have seen here I would't even offer you a bid.

And most of us wouldn't want a bid from you


Anyway to answer both questions:

I did not see myself as going Greek. I had the sterotypes of sororities in my head, but my mom encouraged me to rush. She's an ADPi at the U of I and our personalities are totally different, so I doubted she understood Greek Life at my smaller Jesuit University. However, I went through rush on her dime er.. 35 dollars.. and discovered I really liked the girls I met (at least in some of the chapters) so I ended up preffing both ADPi and Sigma Kappa, put SK down as my number one..

And here I am

Thank God too because apparently all my non-greek friends were hiding their emo/goth tendencies from me. I couldn't have stood that.

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by robertearlkeen

Why the fuck would you not go greek? Do you really want to spend your college carrer listening to emo cds and painting your fingernails black? Are any of you legacies, or even have a southern greek family tradition to carry on? From most of the post I have seen here I would't even offer you a bid.

An intersting Post!

I am not really sure why You are attending this Site other than being a bother or pest.

You have nothing to give.

[robertearlkeen]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

An intersting Post!

I am not really sure why You are attending this Site other than being a bother or pest.

You have nothing to give.

Yes I came here to show what I can give to the global greek community. That is my dream. Are you kidding me? I was wasted when I wrote that but it still stands in my mind. Why wouldnt you go greek? I have never heard any guy say, because I wanted to give back to the community, or help others. No its really more about brotherhood, achieveing a level of social prominince, and for the connections that benefit you the rest of your life. Granted the band parties, sorostitutes, and parties are an attractive part too.

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by robertearlkeen

Yes I came here to show what I can give to the global greek community. That is my dream. Are you kidding me? I was wasted when I wrote that but it still stands in my mind. Why wouldnt you go greek? I have never heard any guy say, because I wanted to give back to the community, or help others. No its really more about brotherhood, achieveing a level of social prominince, and for the connections that benefit you the rest of your life. Granted the band parties, sorostitutes, and parties are an attractive part too.

Ah, now I can understand what You are saying!

As many say on Site I am drunk when I post!

But I am dyslexic and mechechnicaly challenged so I am trying to hang in typoing and keeping up with people and I go get upset! So, it is called earpspeak! It is a good word that I have come to love.

But isnt that life?

I would love to chat with you so PM or email me!

I am not afraid to talk to people as some are!

[jadis96]

I never wanted to be Greek in college. My older brother joined and I made fun of him for it all the time in HS. I even used the "I don't have to buy my friends.." line. I never went through formal recruitment for that reason. After a semester one of my friends who went through formal recruitment but dropped (she had her heart set on one group that dropped her she she quit) came to me upset, she wanted to go to an open recruitment event for Sigma, but she was scared to go alone. I went with her as long as she made it clear that I was only going to support her, I had no plans of joining. While I was there I ended up sitting down and talking to a girl for about 30 minutes, we talked about everything and I really felt like she was an awesome person. After my friend ended up accepting her bid and I spent more time around her new sisters I realized I belonged with them too. I ended up getting to go through initation with my friend too.