what do you think about frats and sororities?

Answer 1

I would like to join one. Its an eternal sisterhood/brotherhood plus you have so many connections with jobs and stuff. You are set for your lifetime if you're in one...Especially a well known one. I just hate how some them have stereotypes...

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

All have their own identities. There are the sport houses, the pretty boy houses, the stoner houses, etc. Same with sorrorities.
I was in one. Many at my school were. There were 2 bars in town, so the possibilities to go out and socialize/party were limited. Unless you were in the greek system.
There were also community service things we did. Building a gazebo for the town, picking up litter, donating money to the church across the street.
I was not one of those gung-ho people that only thought about the greek system. I had many friends outside of it as well.
The cost of living was cheaper at the house than on campus. The learning to live in, take care of, and maintain a house taught alot. I made some connections not only with my house but others for the business world once graduated.
On the other hand, to be honest, the grades did suffer a bit.
But I kept my non greek friends, and to be honest 10 years later talk to them more than any of my brothers.

Personally I don't think they are horrible but I also do not think it is something someone must do.

Answer 4

Im in a sorority. They aren't always about all the parting and stereo types you see on television. They have minimum grade point average requirements, they do alot of community service and are the most active in on-campus activities. And of course there is partying too. Not going to lie some members do focus on partying, but not the majority. You build lifelong relationships with people you would have never talked to. I don't recommend you join your 1st year though, because you are still getting to know yourself and you might join for the wrong reasons. And definitely don't join if you think thats the only way you are going to find friends because you might not get that.

Answer 5

They offer outstanding benefits for people who enjoy organized sidewalk car washes and formal spring dances. :)

Answer 6

we dont have them here in england...which i think is a good thing...the way they are perceived is'nt all that good over here...to me it's just another way for people to say 'im cooler than you'...isnt there already enough of that in school without designated clubs for cool people.x.

Answer 7

Selective societies trying to tell the world they are better than the rest of the little people out there.

Answer 8

It's just a way for people to buy friendship and be able to party for little money.

Answer 9

a bunch of drunks
pretty girls
girls gone wild
orgy sex
drugs
porno

Answer 10

I think they're for people who can't think for themselves. Sorry but they just seem like a big cult to me.