Hi there! I am a Canadian resident and I completed my undergrad degree here in 2000. I am now considering grad school in the USA. Sororities are not that common in Canada so I was hoping for some American opinions. Is there value in joining a sorority at the graduate level? What does being a member of a sorority actually accomplish? Which sororities have the best reputations? I am considering studying at the University of Maryland at College Park. Any additional information about sororities and grad students would be great! Thank you!
2007-01-08 06:06:06 · 7 answers · asked by tami1215 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
As a graduate student, you will be too mature for sorority living, and too busy for sorority activities. You would absolutely not be able to fit the sorority's meetings and required social activities into your schedule.
As a graduate student, you will have a huge workload, and very little time for socializing. In addition, if you are working as a teaching assistant or lab assistant (which you should be aiming for as a graduate student), you would have sorority members in your classes, and face tremendous conflicts of interest.
Graduate students socialize among themselves, not with undergraduates. There are dozens of good reasons for this, but mostly it has to do with level of maturity, and the fact that most grad students teach or grade undergrads.
2007-01-08 13:16:33 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
There are usually grad chapters of sororities available. If the sorority you're interested in has a chapter on campus, they'd be the place to contact concerning grad membership. Grad recruitment is usually a little less crazier, but the dues typically are a smidge higher than if you had joined as an undergrad. But yes, some friends of mine have pledged to sororities as grad students, and they loved it. It definitely is possible.
2016-05-23 11:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an undergrad and I don't even see the need for sororities at the undergrad level. Unless you really like to party, don't do it. You can meet friends and be involved in campus life (if that is your goal) without being in a sorority. You will have a lot more free time and control over your own life also. Since you would be older than the other girls in the sorority, you would probably think that they were immature. Unless there are sororities just for grad students, I believe that it would be a waste of your time.
2007-01-08 06:16:09 · answer #3 · answered by steph 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No there is no value in joining a sorority as a grad student. You will be out of place and much older than the others.
As a suggestion, think about applying as a Resident Assistant or "house mom" at a sorority. You can live there, get the atmosphere, but not be a member.
2007-01-08 06:08:56 · answer #4 · answered by kramerdnewf 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you dont have to join a sorority to be involved in the social aspect so much. while sororites are good for socializing they are also good for your future- its a sisterhood and they tend to help each other out. however, it is a huge commitment! i was never in one, but i had many friends always dashing off to meetings and mixers and events and didnt have much time for a personal life (that was their personal life) especially as a grad student- you might want to think of time commitment and if that is the social scene you want to be a part of.
2007-01-08 06:12:09 · answer #5 · answered by orange blossom honey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sororities are great! i was actively involved in one and was president during my junior year. however, they are strictly for undergrads, in fact i dont even think you can pledge as a grad student. even if you could you wouldnt have much fun.
you should have pledged as an undergrad!
2007-01-08 09:15:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Childish Greek life would drive you nuts. Besides, grad school should keep you so busy you won't have time.
2007-01-08 06:09:18 · answer #7 · answered by LoneStar 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋