Why do you want to be in a sorority?
Joining a sorority is like joining a big family. You’ll gain hundreds of sister within your campus’ chapter, other schools’ chapters, and alumni around the world. This makes it easy to make friends and have support, even as a new kid on campus. Most friendships you make in Greek life will last a lifetime.
What can you offer to a sorority?
5 Things That Sororities Look For During Recruitment
- Leadership Potential. Leadership potential in sororities is crucial because there are TONS of leadership positions to be filled in sororities.
- Genuine Interest In Sorority Life. *Not the party life.
- Love For Education.
- Willingness To Volunteer.
- Strong Values And Passion About Something.
Which sorority is the most expensive?
Delta Delta Delta
Can anyone join a sorority?
You usually need to be a full-time student at a four-year college in order to join a sorority. Some colleges don’t allow freshmen to join sororities or limit their involvement in them. Sororities emphasize academics, and most have a grade point average requirement between 2.5 and 3.0.
How old do you have to be to be in a sorority?
At a traditional school the age range is 17 or 18 to 22 or 23. You’ll be old. If the idea of having your entire pledge class be mostly between the ages of 17 and 19 is okay with you, then rush.
What does a sorority girl wear?
Jean shorts are a basic in every girl’s closet. However, your jean shorts do not need to make an appearance at sorority recruitment. Wear something that is a little nicer. If you are given a t-shirt for one or multiple rounds of sorority recruitment, try patterned shorts or a jean skirt.
What is the male version of a sorority?
Fraternity is usually understood to mean a social organization composed only of men, and sorority one of women, although many women’s organizations and co-ed organizations also refer to themselves as fraternities.
How much does it cost to join a sorority?
Being in a sorority isn’t cheap. Women pay national and chapter dues, plus new member fees, which all vary by organization. At the University of Central Florida, for example, rent is between $1,500 and $3,300 per semester, depending on the organization. Dues are around $400 for sororities per semester.
Why did sororities start?
The North American fraternity and sorority system began with students who wanted to meet secretly, usually for discussions and debates not thought appropriate by the faculty of their schools.
What was the first sorority ever?
Alpha Delta Pi
How many sororities exist?
26
Are there girl fraternities?
Sororities (originally termed “women’s fraternities”) began to develop in 1851 with the formation of the Adelphean Society Alpha Delta Pi, though fraternity-like organizations for women didn’t take their current form until the establishment of Pi Beta Phi in 1867 and Kappa Alpha Theta in 1870.