college sororities??

Question

whats the point of joining one???? and what do you do also do people always have to go through hazing?

Answer 1

The point--networking, leadership skills, growth of morals (depending on how closely the particular chapter follows rituals and values. They all are founded around values and if they are followed you can definitely grow in that respect), growth of people/social skills (not just at a party or something, it definitely helps in lots of different settings: job fairs, other clubs/organizations, classes, talking to important people), to have an opportunity to participate in community service and fun philantropies, to have an opportunity to take positions and get involved, not just in the chapter but in the college Panhellenic council and other organizations, to have a "second family" that will be there for you and that you can feel comfortable with while wearing pjs and no makeup just hanging out, to motivate you to do well in classes (most have a required gpa and other scholarship initiatives such as a higher required gpa to take a little sis or a position, as well as the fact that there is usually people that walk to class with you that will wonder why you're not going), to meet tons of people, not just in your chapter but in other sororities and fraternities, to have fun, the list goes on and on...

Hazing is rarely done anymore. Universities as well as national offices of all chapters have very strict policies on hazing. Some chapters get through it all and haze without getting caught, but it's rare, and it happens less and less as time goes on.

The "stupid events" really aren't stupid to most of us, and I don't dread attending them. Some of us, like me, love what we do and love the time we spend with our sisters even if it's just a meeting. We also aren't told who we can be friends with, that's so stupid. We can be friends with whoever we want.

And we don't "pay for our friends," we pay for activities that we as a group of friends, do. All of that money goes toward specific things. There are national fees, house upkeep fees, officer budgets, money for sisterhood activities and socials, etc. It all has a useful purpose.

Of course you're going to hear stupid stories about what happened to her and her and that one girl and her sister and blah blah blah but that's what happens when people like to think of us as some crazy bunch of people that does crazy stuff that you would just never believe because they actually don't take the time to understand us, or just don't allow themselves to understand us...the truth is that we are all pretty much regular people.

Answer 2

I've been ACTIVELY involved in my sorority for TEN years now. Joining a sorority is a great way to make friendships that last a lifetime. DON'T compare sororities with that stupid show called Greek. Sure, it's entertaining, but it's meant for ratings. It has nothing to do with real greek life.
Go to recruitment, just have an open mind. Meet them women and see if you feel like you fit in.
I went through recruitment only because I was SO convinced sororities were a horrible concept and wanted to prove myself right. Only I wound up walking into one particular house that just felt like HOME. I'll never forget the people I spent those 4 years of my life with, and have been an advisor to them ever since. It was the best thing I ever could have done.
DO NOT listen to people who are not or have not been in a sorority. They're judgemental and narrow-minded. Is that the kind of person you want to take advice from? Didn't think so.
You have an opportunity to become a part of something that's bigger than YOU. You'll develop amazing leadership skills, many companies actually look for Greek involvement on a resume - it shows that you're well balanced.
As for the cost factor, yes there are costs involved, but each sorority is different. They also offer payment plans many times, so even a part-time job will allow you to very easily pay your dues. Your first semester is usually slightly more expensive because you'll have to buy a pin & I think most national organizations chanrge a fee to process the paperwork involved.
There's NO SUCH THING as hazing anymore - it's ILLEGAL. The sorority would risk losing their charter for doing something stupid like that. You've got nothing to worry about!
Just be open to what you're about to experience. Try to have fun, be yourself & you won't go wrong.

Answer 3

I'm a guy, so I'd never join a sorority for obvious reasons. When I was in college, I didn't join a fraternity either, because I had the same concern that you do. Fraternities and sororities can be a bit rough, and I'd imagine that there is hazing, which can be very dangerous. Make sure that they're not into that before joining.

Answer 4

You can join a sorority for networking, sisterhood, leadership opportunities, community service etc. etc. I mainly joined for networking....maybe I can get a hook up later on when I'm looking for a job and after I graduate I can join an alumnae chapter as well. I didn't go through hazing.....I'm sure most sororites do not haze, but some do!

Answer 5

Sororities are groups of college girls who pay money to belong to what is basically a club. There are several different ones, but not all college campuses have every single sorority group. Some are grouped by minority, some by academics, but the majority are just popular, snooty girls who like to party more than study.

Answer 6

I personally have never seen the point of joining a sorority, either. I looked at it as another way to "buy" your friends since you had to pay so much money to join, not to mention annual memberships. I believe they are limited to the type and amount of "hazing" they can do now.

Answer 7

the point of joining a sorority is just to network with other women. as far as what you do, i don't know exactly because i haven't joined one, and don't plan on joining one, but it's usually community service and "mixers". as for hazing, that's illegal. i'm sure there are probably "initation rituals" but not to the extremes of hazing.

Answer 8

I think sorrorities and fraternities are for sad people that feel the need to pay for friends.

Different colleges have rules on hazing. I knew this girl (and its not like I knew a girl who knew this girl who knew this girl) that when she pledged she had to wear the same pair of underwear throughout the whole pleding thing. Some of the girls in my school also had to dress the same and march around school.There was another sorrority that I am aware of that would have the girls undress and circle all of the fat on their body.

Of course the pros are long lasting friendship (teehee), but seriously I have heard that it is good for networking in the future. If maybe one day you are applying for a job and the person interviewing you was in your sorrority that would give you an edge.

Answer 9

they do to feel like there a part of a sisterhood and they also get advantage of stuff like good job offers and discounts on things. More than likely they have to go through hazing

Answer 10

you got me! Why would you want to pay money (a LOT of money) so people can pick your friends for you, require you to go to a bunch of stupid events you don't want to do, schedule your day, and humiliate you during rush when you could just spend that money to get an apartment and live the way you want to?