Why did you decide to join a sorority?

[Styrofoam]

I'm in a fraternity (not a sorority) but my reasons for joining greek life in general would be to make long lasting friends i could count on throughout life. I found that in my Fraternity - albeit, later in college than i would have hoped. I had a lot of the same stereotypes a lot of incoming freshmen have... fraternities are full of beer guzzling idiot children with no respect for women, and sororities are a bunch of girls that like to sit around and gossip and sleep with the fraternity boys. Boy was I wrong...and I am glad for it.

The best advice i can give you... is go through rush.. see what its like. If you like it, you'll end up getting bid into a house and enjoying it. If you don't like it, you'll have the experience, and know that it wasn't for you. You'll go on your way and be satisfied in other areas of your life. For me, it was the former - and I know that my fraternity has made me a better man in all aspects of my life.

[Ilaria Ame]

i agree with everything that's been said so far. my personal reasons for joining are a bit longwinded so i won't get into it, but definitely go through rush if you're interested. the stereotype you're describing is what almost every high school student (including me ) gets. every campus is different, so some are more party-oriented that others. but all sororities are based on sisterhood and philanthrophy first. rushing is a great way to check the groups on your campus out, but don't forget to investigate local and multicultural sororities! they just might end up being the right fit for you!