Which sorority would you join? - Page 7

lovespink88 · #1 06-24-2009, 08:56 PM

**Bump!**

I just came across this thread and thought it was fun!

Kappa Kappa Gamma - I loved them in recruitment, I think their house on my campus is gorgeous and I thought it was cool to hear that AXiD almost merged when them before we went national. Oh and I love their badge (I really love badges that are the shape of something!)

Delta Delta Delta - I love my Quill more than anything, but if I had to pick a second favorite, I think their badge is BAD ASS! I'm not sure if it's just an optional guard or something, but when they have the trident sticking through the back, I think it looks SO cool! Plus, of all sororities, I associate them most strongly to their philanthropy, if that makes sense. It just seems like they do so much with St. Jude's, which I find to be impressive.

And for more flat out superficial reasons:

Delta Gamma - My third favorite badge! So pretty! And I love their hand sign (even though it's more of a hand/arm sign)

Kappa Alpha Theta - Love the black and gold! And I think the nickname "Theta" is cool too. Oh, and there was something I liked about them in recruitment: Instead of a crazy loud chant in the first round, everything was calm and quiet, and at the end they sang this very pretty little song. I don't know the name but it was like "Theta Kite". I dunno, I thought it was so cute!

BaltoAlphaPsi · #2 06-25-2009, 08:26 AM

I would have to say AXiD, because my sister is one, and she is 2 years older than me. I love how she grew when she joined. And I am always welcome on her campus as a little sis. Also, they do have a great alum network, and I always loved her badge. Plus, their motto "the pen is mightier than the sword" is part of my life even with out me being a legacy to Alpha Xi Delta.

lauralaylin · #3 06-25-2009, 09:49 AM

Probably Chi Omega because my boyfriend's (now husband) mother (who passed away when he was 4) was one, and I would want to try to continue that tradition since her four daughters didn't go Greek. I also think there's a good chance if I had gone through formal recruitment, I would have joined them.

ThetaPrincess24 · #4 06-25-2009, 12:23 PM

Such a hard question!

I think I still would have Kappa Alpha Theta on the top of my list!

But others would probably be:

Kappa Kappa Gamma
Delta Delta Delta
Chi Omega
Kappa Delta

I like their colors, symbols, and philanthropies. I cant remember any I've met to this point I havent liked and/or admired.

IUHoosiergirl88 · #5 06-25-2009, 02:31 PM

Even being only 2 years removed from age 18...I have to say I'd have picked:

Kappa Kappa Gamma: They have such an extensive alumni network and every Kappa I know is what I envision a sorority woman to be. Gorgeous and classy women, and the Golden Key is the same

Phi Mu: Love their colors, loved the chapter during recruitment, and I have to keep it in the Macon Magnolia family!

Kappa Alpha Theta: Their song is still stuck in my head (I'm a Theta, she's a Theta, wouldn't you like to be a Theta?) and they're also an extremely classy and intelligent chapter

Zeta Tau Alpha: Their philanthropy is huge at my university, and I love their dedication to the breast cancer cause. It really holds personal value to me.

If I had to go on purely superficial reasons: Tri Delta or DZ

BUT I love love love my ADPi :]

DZlove012 · #6 05-03-2010, 01:26 AM

I'm going to go with Delta Zeta, since that's what I did choose when I went through Rush. DZ is the 2nd largest sorority in the country, and the pin was voted the most beautiful sorority pin, but those are facts I learned after I accepted my bid. I chose DZ because of the sisterhood I saw, how each sister had a special bond with each other, and the philanthropies. I couldn't be happier in my choice and am proud to call myself a Delta Zeta.

KSUViolet06 · #7 05-03-2010, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DZlove012

DZ is the 2nd largest sorority in the country.

Off-topic:

Not to be a nitpicker, but where on Earth do people get these stats from?

I have heard the same about several sororities (ex: XYZ is the 4th largest sorority in the nation, or ABC is the largest sorority in the nation). I've seen them on FB groups, on Bid Day shirts, you name it.

Where does this info come from? Are there some super secret rankings I don't know about? lol. Or is it one of those "a bunch of people said it so it must be true" things?

unicorn · #8 06-25-2009, 05:41 PM

Kappa - I think the fleur de lis and the blue/blue are super pretty, and it seems like I always see Kappas in letters, which I just love. I also like the single-letter nickname!
Theta - I love that their pansy matches their colors. And again, the single-letter nickname.
Tri Delta - Their pin is really pretty, and it would have been neat to be my older cousin's sister. Oh, and the line from A Southern Belle's Primer... "Delta Delta Delta, can we help ya, help ya, help ya?" Awesome.
AOII - Another cousin is one (we went through recruitment the same year, though), and I think it's neat how they write their pi - II.
DG and AST - I like anchors a lot, and both groups have really nice mottos which correspond to their letters.

irishpipes · #9 06-25-2009, 05:46 PM

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Tri Delta - Their pin is really pretty, and it would have been neat to be my older cousin's sister. Oh, and the line from A Southern Belle's Primer... "Delta Delta Delta, can we help ya, help ya, help ya?" Awesome.

That quote is actually from Saturday Night Live

unicorn · #10 06-26-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by irishpipes

That quote is actually from Saturday Night Live

It's definitely funny enough to be from SNL! It cracks me up, every time.

LionTamer · #11 06-28-2009, 08:17 PM

Hard to tease out from the chapter images at my school, which had most of them.

#1 would be Delta Sigma Theta, (hey, we're being hypothetical here). All the DSTs I've met in my industry (phamaceutical/biotech) are amazing women, and for DST (and all the BGLOs), sorority truly is a lifetime of sisterhood and service.

Also Chi Omega, because damn, I wanted an owl lavalier, and not just the same old two or three greek letters

Tri-Delt and Theta have a lot of famous alumni

Although I complain about ASA being a relatively small national, and although I don't know anyone's ritual but my own, without giving anything away, I'd be harded pressed to believe anyone else's ritual is as lovely and inspiring as ASA's....

AXOrushadvisor · #12 06-29-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I'm sitting at work...bored out of my mind! The films are coming too slowly for my taste, so I've thought of a new thread.

Now...imagine you are 18 again (or 17 in my case) and you are going through recruitment at a university with 25 NPC sorority chapters (all but the one of which you are a member!) Which NPC group would you pledge and why?

Assume that each chapter is equal in all respects except what you find on their (inter)national websites.

I'll have to post back later once I decide!

This is fun.

Based on just going to the National HQ websites I would choose:
ZTA- it is the most eye catching and I think would appeal to new members. It was the only one that looked different from the rest and it screamed "sorority" to me.

PIN: Hmmm this is much harder because I think the majority of pins are pretty. It would probably be easier for me to pick one I didn't like.

Philanthropy: I have to go with AXO- it is timely and relevant- not that others are not, but it speaks to a lot of PNM's.

Symbol: I have several that I like: DG- anchor- you can find stuff with anchors every where. Kappa- the keys at Tiffany's are to cute! Theta- the kite- I have seen very cute things done with this one. Pi Phi- the arrow

National Organization/Reputation: Kappa, Theta, Tri Delta

When I was in school: I wanted to be an Alpha Phi when I began recruitment because I liked their house and they were perceived as the best on campus. I transferred to another school my senior year and would have chosen Pi Phi.

Thanks for coming up with this.

ChitownPiPhi · #13 06-29-2009, 04:27 PM

This is an interesting thread. Hmm....

I think several NPC groups are great for varying reasons. If I had to narrow it down to just three, these would be my selections.

1. Kappa Kappa Gamma- strong organization, drawn to the "Monmouth Duo".
2. Alpha Chi Omega- Every AXO lady I've met over the years has been very classy. A very sweet and nice group at my alma mater. Go Marquette!
3. Theta Phi Alpha- I am Catholic and love that this organization was founded for Catholic women.

However, Pi Beta Phi it is for this girl until the day I die! Happy to say that my younger sister chose Pi Phi too. Although, there are so many wonderful groups out there, I wouldn't have minded a "Panhellenic" family. Whoo-Hoo!

Cheers Ladies!

drgnlady · #14 06-29-2009, 07:29 PM

I'd choose Zeta Tau Alpha so my daughter and I could be sisters. Also, I love that crown. Zeta has hands down the best symbol for a "girlie girl."

AXOrushadvisor · #15 07-08-2009, 10:24 AM

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I'd choose Zeta Tau Alpha so my daughter and I could be sisters. Also, I love that crown. Zeta has hands down the best symbol for a "girlie girl."

I totally agree with your observation of the ZTA web site! I'm actually surprised more groups haven't changed their sites to be more "sorority" like for the PNM's who may be getting on them.