Why/how label yourself as a "local" sorority

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by 33girl

If you are at the sort of school where no one who has loans is in a sorority, well, for better or worse, it is what it is. But I think if you delved into it more deeply you'd be VERY surprised at the financial statuses of some sorority members.

Yes.

At most schools, you can find sorority members who work and have student loans. I doubt that every single sorority member at your school is in such a position that they don't have loans or jobs.

Just being "sorority for girls who can't afford the higher cost organizations" is not going to be enough to gain student's interest and keep it. The cost may spark some initial interest, but there has to be more to it to get girls to commit.

[OPhiAGinger]

I think what the OP is saying is that the national sororities on her campus have a high financial commitment that is, essentially, a barrier to entry to some potential members. All she is saying is that she wants the sisterhood that a sorority offers but without that financial barrier to entry.

But you can definitely have those strong bonds of sisterhood at a lower cost. Just be aware that some of the things you can't afford (e.g., a chapter house) are things that build the most lasting and meaningful memories among the sisterhood. You'll just have to find another way to build those memories! It will be tricky and if you deliberately do without the fringe benefits that come from having a higher operating budget, you'll have to fight the perception on your campus that you are not a "real" sorority.

Best of luck.