So what does that mean when it comes to your question? I guess it means that I have not considered your org as a fellow greek, but only because I do not have contact with your org in the way I have contact with the 8 frats, 4 other sororities, and the 9 NPHC orgs. (like dropins, philanthropic events,
RUSH Homecoming, Greek week, etc.) If you were to participate in things like this with me, I would consider you as a fellow greek.
That being said, I still consider you a greek organization. I was not aware until this thread that you have recruitment, pledging, etc. That's because I thought your org. was honorary. If you look in ASU's undergrad bulletin, you would see that SAI, PMA, etc. are listed as honorary/professional orgs. Phi Mu, KA, AKA, etc. are listed as Social Orgs.
I think that is a very good point! Most people assume that because we are an academic fraternity, that we are honorary and do not have ritual, pledging, etc. I think this is part of why many don't consider us "greek".
As far as people treating you as lesser than us, I hope that wasn't the case for any of my girls, let alone any "Greek" on campus.
No, no Phi Mu has ever said anything negative about SAI(not to my face, anyways 
) Unfortunately, a few Greeks on campus did treat us as lesser...as far as which group, I won't tell so I won't get myself in trouble. 
I personally don't consider anyone that has the gumption to get out there, find a group that they relate to, take pride in it, and have a hell of a time doing it, as lesser. I applaud anyone that does it!
Very well put. We work hard, we have common bonds, and we love our GLO.
What else is this life for? But I wonder, would any of you on campus consider also joining one of our social orgs? If not, does that mean that you perceive our org's as different?
I think it depends on the member. One of our members in fact used to be a Phi Mu...we also had a member who is now a Phi Mu but who is inactive with SAI. I myself had considered joining a social sorority, but couldn't afford it, and didn't have the time for 2 GLOs. But yes, I would say some SAIs would consider joining both, however, most of our members don't. We consider social GLOs "different" in some respects--you don't have an academic base, your dues cost more, you do more activities, etc. However, we consider you all much the same--you have ritual, rush, pledging, big and lil sisters, etc etc. If you go in Zues' Place you'll find our merchandise on the same shelves. So we consider ourselves to be different and also the same.
Lord, I'll keep going unless I stop. Basically SAIRose, I am glad that you have found the sisterhood you have. I think it's cool as hell, and I would never degrade it intentionally, and hopefully, never unintentionally. Some of us are just naive, I guess. [/B][/QUOTE]
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