really, tho
Okay, let’s be real. When you think of college Greek life you probably think of rowdy frat parties and pretty sorority girls. I mean, I could be wrong but that’s what I used to think before I myself joined a sorority on campus.These stereotypes are true to an extent but there’s so much more to Greek. First things first. Every campus is different and I can’t speak for every campus, but my campus (CSUF) happens to have 4 Greek councils; the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the Panhellenic Council (PHC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC). The Greek life that is typically portrayed in mass media and the Greek life that one would normally think of when frats and sororities come to mind are IFC (fraternities) and Panhellenic Councils. I’m sure those councils have a lot to offer and that those involved in these councils love their organizations, however I’m not here to talk about those councils. The sorority I joined is a part of MGC and joining this sorority really changed my life. I joined as a third year because coming into college I never pictured myself to be part of a sorority. I really thought there was only one type of sorority and that that could never be me. But boy was I wrong. I found a sorority that prided its organization in its diversity and intimacy with their relationships between sisters and I respected that. If I’m going to be honest one of the reasons why I joined a sorority was because I knew my cousin joined a sorority at a different school in MGC and she was having the time of her life. I saw her create relationships that seemed very genuine and I wanted to experience something like that. I decided to give this organization a chance. You know, why not? And I made arguably one of the best decisions of my life. Don’t get me wrong, joining a sorority can be time consuming, but the reward you get when you put in the effort is unmeasurable. I was able to meet the best group of women that not only empower me, but make me laugh, help me when I’m in need, eat with me, reassure me, and so much more. I even live with 4 of them in a 2 bedroom apartment. The passion I’ve grown for my sorority is crazy, just knowing what the organization stands for and how much sisters have put into the sorority. Aside from the sisters I made bonds with, I also got to meet lots of external organizations and made bonds with them as well. There are so many opportunities to meet new people and make new connections like going to formals, fundraisers, and philanthropies. What I’m trying to say is who knows? You could find your soulmate in Greek life. Or you could network and find a career opportunity. Or you could make lifelong friendships. You get exposure. Joining a sorority really did change my life, and for the better.
So why should you join Greek life? Maybe you shouldn’t. But what is there to lose?