Wayne State Students

[itsjusttoni]

Originally Posted by PiKA2001

I was in the WSU greek system about 5 years ago, not sure how it is now but i'm assuming it cant be that different from when I was active. What exactly do you want to know about?

Hey! What sorority/fraternity were you a part of? Basically, I just wanted to get a brief low-down on some of the sororities. I don't drink or party excessively, for example, so I'm wondering if this comes down to being more of a myth than anything and if it will be easy to reject these things without being looked at differently. Also, I'm wondering if most of the sororities require the girls to live in a house and general prices. Anything would help... Thanks!

[court4short]

Originally Posted by itsjusttoni

Hey! What sorority/fraternity were you a part of? Basically, I just wanted to get a brief low-down on some of the sororities. I don't drink or party excessively, for example, so if you could help me out with which sororities are more into that than others, that would be great. Also, I'm wondering if most of the sororities require the girls to live in a house and general prices. Anything would help... Thanks!

Pertaining to the bolded part, you will probably find this thread helpful. (Although it has a little bit of drama, sift through the BS and you will find some helpful information on drinking when it comes to Greek life and college in general).



ETA: The OP in the thread I referred you to is claiming that Greeks go through a lot of seminars about drinking and drugs, yet still partake in it. However, if you read a little while down, you will find that a lot of women in sororities state how some of their sisters do not drink, and it does not affect their experience with the sorority what-so-ever. Bottom line: There are drinkers in every situation. But, there are also non-drinkers. These women on this thread have stated that your sisters will accept you no matter your stance on drinking (unless you're a raging alcoholic ).

[itsjusttoni]

Originally Posted by court4short

Pertaining to the bolded part, you will probably find this thread helpful. (Although it has a little bit of drama, sift through the BS and you will find some helpful information on drinking when it comes to Greek life and college in general).



ETA: The OP in the thread I referred you to is claiming that Greeks go through a lot of seminars about drinking and drugs, yet still partake in it. However, if you read a little while down, you will find that a lot of women in sororities state how some of their sisters do not drink, and it does not affect their experience with the sorority what-so-ever. Bottom line: There are drinkers in every situation. But, there are also non-drinkers. These women on this thread have stated that your sisters will accept you no matter your stance on drinking (unless you're a raging alcoholic ).

Thank you for responding. That's more or less what I was curious about... Whether I'd fit in well. You're right though, there's bound to be people for and against it in the house so it shouldn't be hard to make friends.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by itsjusttoni

Hey! What sorority/fraternity were you a part of? Basically, I just wanted to get a brief low-down on some of the sororities. I don't drink or party excessively, for example, so if you could help me out with which sororities are more into that than others, that would be great. Also, I'm wondering if most of the sororities require the girls to live in a house and general prices. Anything would help... Thanks!

If there are houses, you will probably be expected to live-in at some point. The time period probably varies from chapter to chapter. Costs also vary as well.

[itsjusttoni]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

If there are houses, you will probably be expected to live-in at some point. The time period probably varies from chapter to chapter. Costs also vary as well.

I know that costs vary, but as a generality, a sorority house usually costs just under the price of dorms, right? That's what I seemed to have picked up on at least.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by itsjusttoni

I know that costs vary, but as a generality, a sorority house usually costs just under the price of dorms, right? That's what I seemed to have picked up on at least.

It depends on your school. Where you go to school, living in a sorority may be less expensive than the dorms. Here, I think it depends on the dorm. Example: Sorority living is cheaper than the more expensive dorms here, but it's pretty equal to some of the cheaper dorms (and sometimes costs more).

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

It depends on your school. Where you go to school, living in a sorority may be less expensive than the dorms. Here, I think it depends on the dorm. Example: Sorority living is cheaper than the more expensive dorms here, but it's pretty equal to some of the cheaper dorms (and sometimes costs more).

exactly, and you also have to consider other things when looking at cost- such as food. The sorority house you may be 21 meals of good food a week, versus only paying for 10 in a dining hall. My house also had parlor fees for the women who didn't live in the house- but it was waived for those who lived in.
So living in a dorm + parlor fees + food costs was more expensive than living in the house, even though it didn't look like it at first glance.

[AGDee]

I'm not a student at Wayne State but I've worked with our sorority chapter there for over 15 years and I can see Wayne State from my office. There are NO sorority houses at Wayne State. It's an urban, commuter campus and there are no sorority houses. It's a really unique situation because sisters can live 50-60 miles away from each other and all be in the same chapter at the same school. For this reason, Greek Life really helps students feel like they are part of the University. It is very easy at a school like this to just go to class and go home and hang out with all your friends from high school who didn't go away to school either. Getting involved really helps you feel like your University is your home at a commuter school.

All that said, there are not tons of wild parties. Most everybody is going home to their parents' house every night.

There are 4 NPC chapters at Wayne and they all have their strengths and weaknesses. Formal recruitment is in the fall. Go to it, meet the women and see where you feel most comfortable. That's your best plan Good luck!

ETA: Last I knew, dues were much cheaper than $300 a semester.. more around $200, but it has been a couple years since I worked directly with those women.

[PiKA2001]

Originally Posted by AGDee

All that said, there are not tons of wild parties. Most everybody is going home to their parents' house every night.

How wrong you are....

[itsjusttoni]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I'm not a student at Wayne State but I've worked with our sorority chapter there for over 15 years and I can see Wayne State from my office. There are NO sorority houses at Wayne State. It's an urban, commuter campus and there are no sorority houses. It's a really unique situation because sisters can live 50-60 miles away from each other and all be in the same chapter at the same school. For this reason, Greek Life really helps students feel like they are part of the University. It is very easy at a school like this to just go to class and go home and hang out with all your friends from high school who didn't go away to school either. Getting involved really helps you feel like your University is your home at a commuter school.

All that said, there are not tons of wild parties. Most everybody is going home to their parents' house every night.

There are 4 NPC chapters at Wayne and they all have their strengths and weaknesses. Formal recruitment is in the fall. Go to it, meet the women and see where you feel most comfortable. That's your best plan Good luck!

ETA: Last I knew, dues were much cheaper than $300 a semester.. more around $200, but it has been a couple years since I worked directly with those women.

That was seriously exactly what was so intriguing to be about the Greek system! As a commuter, I could see myself doing as you mentioned and not fully emerging myself in what the University has to offer. It's nice to have some insight into the parties and the dues, I really appreciate it. I'm definitely going to attend the formal recruitment in the fall...

[itsjusttoni]

KSUViolet06 and ForeverRoses, I appreciate your comments on living in the house and the general price... Definitely helpful. It's almost crazy to me that a sorority house can be and usually is cheaper than a dorm. It seems like so much more fun and much nicer.

[PiKA2001]

Originally Posted by itsjusttoni

Hey! What sorority/fraternity were you a part of? Basically, I just wanted to get a brief low-down on some of the sororities. I don't drink or party excessively, for example, so I'm wondering if this comes down to being more of a myth than anything and if it will be easy to reject these things without being looked at differently. Also, I'm wondering if most of the sororities require the girls to live in a house and general prices. Anything would help... Thanks!

The sororities don't have houses due to local panhel bylaws, so that being said dues shouldn't be too much a semester maybe $300 a semester. They were talking about giving each sorority a floor in the dorms but not sure if that ever went through or not. When I was active there where 4 groups with a cap of 50 girls. Typically two ( AGD, DZ) of them would be at 55 girls while the other two ( KD, AEPhi) would be at maybe half quota. All rush events are dry anyway so partying won't be an issue. AEPhi's a jewish sorority but none of the girls in it are jewish, so keep that in mind as well.

[itsjusttoni]

Originally Posted by PiKA2001

The sororities don't have houses due to local panhel bylaws, so that being said dues shouldn't be too much a semester maybe $300 a semester. They were talking about giving each sorority a floor in the dorms but not sure if that ever went through or not. When I was active there where 4 groups with a cap of 50 girls. Typically two ( AGD, DZ) of them would be at 55 girls while the other two ( KD, AEPhi) would be at maybe half quota. All rush events are dry anyway so partying won't be an issue. AEPhi's a jewish sorority but none of the girls in it are jewish, so keep that in mind as well.

Thank you! I tried for awhile to look up this stuff on Wayne State's website, but I just wasn't haven't much luck. Do you mind me asking about your experience with Greek life there?

[PiKA2001]

Originally Posted by itsjusttoni

Thank you! I tried for awhile to look up this stuff on Wayne State's website, but I just wasn't haven't much luck. Do you mind me asking about your experience with Greek life there?

I have nothing bad to say about my personal experience at WSU. It is mostly a commuter school but there are about 3000 students that live on or near campus, so once you get in the "know" of whats going on after class theres never a dull moment. And where did you see the painted windows, one one of the dorms or in the student center? I know each sorority had a room in the student center for there meetings and for storage.

[itsjusttoni]

Originally Posted by PiKA2001

I have nothing bad to say about my personal experience at WSU. It is mostly a commuter school but there are about 3000 students that live on or near campus, so once you get in the "know" of whats going on after class theres never a dull moment. And where did you see the painted windows, one one of the dorms or in the student center? I know each sorority had a room in the student center for there meetings and for storage.

Good to hear. I was a little concerned that, as a commuter, I wouldn't be able to get the full college experience. Did you do anything else through WSU that you'd recommend looking into?