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What's it like being in a sorority?

Whats the big deal about being in a fraternity or sorority?

  • I recently moved to a college town and can't help but notice how fraternity and sorority members act like they are celebrities. All I know about them is that they are usually rich college students that pay a bunch of money to join a club that throws big parties. Is there anything more to it other than buying friends and status?

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    It helps alleviate the rich kids' insecurity. Look at me, look at me! I've been accepted! I have friends! I have empirical evidence that I do not suck! Honestly, I don't get them either. I can make friends for free, throw my own parties, and I don't have to let someone spank me.

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You should watch "Animal House," George. Not only will it get you in the college mood, it might answer some of your questions. From what I know, all members are not rich. I was in the national English fraternity - you had to be nominated into that, but we didn't have a "house" or anything. I think part of it is status, part of it is legacy - family members were also in the fraternity or sorority - or the future, with making contacts that may prove valuable in life/career/etc. Another good reference movie is "Breaking Away." It's more about "townies" vs. the college crowd, but it's both entertaining and informative as well.

John M

Oh, people, stop being hateful. I'm in a sorority, and I am not rich. In fact, my parents have foreclosed on their house, and I'm 100% financially independent. I work two jobs to get by. Many of my sisters are in the same boat, so you can get rid of that "rich" stereotype right off the bat. While it is true that a lot of girls join sororities for the status, and the "holier-than-thou" mentality that some Greeks exude, for the most part it's about family. When you join a sorority, you gain a new family. Most of us have moved far away from home and are living on our own for the first time. Having friends who will do ANYTHING for you is amazing. I live in-house, rather than in a dorm, and I have a house Mom, a chef, a maid, and about 180 people who love me and will take care of me when I need it. I have people to go to class with, and people whose shoulders I can cry on. It's like having a home and a family in your new town. When I first moved away to college, I still considered my hometown "home". But when I joined my sorority, Gainesville became my home, and my chapter was my house. It completely eliminated my feelings of homesickness to have that to lean on. And if I'm buying my friends, well then heck, I'm sure not paying enough for them...these girls are priceless. They'll be my bridesmaids. I don't know what I would do without them.

Sweetpea

-Well; You know what They "Say" about Misery loving Company- don't You ?? ;)

Joseph the Second

If the concept of drinking beer with your breakfast and whiskey in you coffee is appealing to you, the Greek system's the way to go.

Sealand

Hardwork is better than buying friends and status. Just think of how much drama are in those groups.

bee1153

yes, i think they do weird stuff all the time

Pearl L

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