Things You'll Need:
- Academic Counselings
- Address Books
- Alarm Clocks
- Desk Lamps
- Personal Organizers
- Backpacks
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Step 1
Consider whether you will have the time to participate in "rush." You will have to take part in a pledge period before you become a full-fledged member and you will lose study time.
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Step 2
Determine whether you like to do things in large groups rather than small. Greeks have a very busy social life that is primarily limited to interactions with other Greek houses and determined by the house.
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Step 3
Consider whether you enjoy close, same-sex living: Greek houses are not co-ed. In some sororities, males are not allowed above the first floor. Some houses have sleeping "porches" that hold as many as 30 members. Closets and bathrooms are in another part of the house.
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Step 4
Decide whether you want to do mandatory chores and housekeeping. Greeks sometimes save money by not hiring housekeepers, but they often have cooks who prepare meals.
Comments
txst1227 said
on 5/24/2009 While the recruitment process will take up time for about a week, the pledge period (usually about a semester) will by no means take away from your study time. All Greek organizations on my campus take education very seriously and require mandatory study hours for new members--if you don't make grades, you don't get initiated.There is not a limit to the variety of people you will meet through a Greek organization. While they do indeed choose their new members, it does not mean that new members are clones of active members. You are not required to do things in large groups and be best friends with every member, but you can find a small group of your best friends and companionship with many different people. Your friends and social life will neither be "limited to interactions with other Greek houses" nor "determined by the house." Many campuses do not require members to live in the fr...
deezeelove said
on 2/25/2009 Greek life is in no way, shape, or form a cult following of drunken clones. The greek system at my school is the only wave of diversity this small campus has and my sorority has had highest female cumulative GPA of ANY organization on campus for the past 5 years in a row. I was not the girl who ever thought of going greek but I am so happy I gave rush a chance. I think everyone should go through rush...the worst that could happen is you find out that its not for you. Thats a decision on your part, we want every girl to find a place she is comfortable. Also, I have 50% greek friends and 50% non-greek. Without greek life I would have only met half of the people that today mean so much in my life. It isnt ment to exclude but include people into the college life. Sorry for the ramble but love and respect as a member of greek life is something I cant describe. Also, for lita, look into your
lita said
on 2/15/2007 hello im a student in high school was was a bit curious how to join or plegde for any junior organizations that are looking for new comers?
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Greek Life is not for everyone, this is true. Like all organizations on any given campus, fraternities and sororities have their own twist and flavor to them. You may fit into one, you may not.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I don't know where I'd be if I hadn't joined a sorority. I now have friends from all different walks of life. I have 30 girls I can call at any time if I need help. We don't have a house, so it's not all about the drinking. We are a sorority of well educated, focused, and fun women. We raise thousands of dollars each year for various charities. When I graduate, I know I will have no problem finding work because of my international connections. Being in a sorority is like extending your family, especially for those who are far away from home. The Greek System is amazing, and I recommend it to anyone who is even slightly interested.