Why So Many Greek Letter Orgs?

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by DSTRen13

I think what you have to understand that there is a cultural difference between the two types of Greek systems, not just with regard to the racial makeup, but in how the orgs are run, their aims, and their purposes. I didn't choose an NPHC sorority because of my race, I chose it because of that cultural difference (among other reasons) - what the NPC system has to offer wasn't something that was appealing to me, although that's great that it works out for others.

If you look at each system simply for its merits without thinking about the racial aspect for a minute --- or better yet, taking your own race and GLO-bias out of the equation and just looking at the whole thing objectively that way, it's a pretty interesting perspective. It may help you understand better what I'm talking about.

I strongly co-sign this, sistergreek. It's what I was trying to hint at when I said:

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

You also have to consider that the internal culture of Latin/Asian/Multicultural orgs is different from that of NPC/IFC or even NPHC. You can't get the multicultural Greek experience in an NPC/IFC group.

It seems as though too many people really have no idea what goes on outside of their own organizational type or they have notions that are false. For instance, I have had to correct my own sorors who had it in their heads that NPC organizations were only about socializing and tea parties. One of the things that I admire most about NPC orgs, particularly where you have larger chapters, is the organization and effort it takes to keep things running smoothly. Those skills will serve the members well in the business world.

On the flipside, NPHC, AGLO, LGLO, MCGLO, etc. org generally operate with few very few members (intentionally) but produce massive programming for their size. Even if you have only two members on a campus, you shouldn't be surprised to see them hosting large-scale events. In most cases, there's a lot of local and regional support where, though you may only see two members, there are really dozens behind the scenes providing assistance in some way.