17 Signs You’re A Sorority Girl Through and Through
- You’re always ready to “Throw What You Know“
- You’ve perfected the Sorority Squat.
- And the hand on the hip pose.
- You call volunteering “philanthropy.”
- You can’t just take one picture.
- You’re totally obsessed with your Little.
- You spend more money on T-shirts than books.
What are the ideal characteristics of a sorority woman?
Strong Values And Passion About Something. Last, but certainly not least, sororities are looking for women who have strong values and women who are passionate about something. More than anything, this means that sororities are looking for people who have a personality.
What do you call a girl in a sorority?
Active – An initiated woman who is a college student. Alumna – A sorority member who has graduated or left college (plural: alumnae). Badge – The pin of an initiated member. Bid – A formal invitation to join an organization.
What do sorority girls look for?
Volunteer or leadership experience
Two topics you will be asked about a lot during recruitment is leadership and volunteer experience. Sororities are always looking for the next set of women who could potentially become the President of the Chapter or would be head over heels for their sorority’s philanthropy.
Do sorority girls have to be pretty?
But honestly, if a girl wants to join a sorority, she has to be pretty. We don’t have a look we go for — we’re not saying, ‘Only tall, skinny blondes. ‘ But she has to look put-together, your outfits have to be stylish, you have to have your hair done, and you have to have makeup on.
How does a sorority pick you?
This matching process is called mutual selection.
Mutual selection starts with Panhellenic looking at your voting and the scores the sororities gave each potential new member. Then based on these lists, they optimize the best schedule for you! This optimized schedule gives you the most options.
What is frat sweetheart?
Sweetheart is a title affiliated with fraternities. Sweethearts are women chosen by the brothers, women who have “been around (the fraternity), who have hung out a lot,” said John Gilbert, a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
What is it called when you leave a sorority?
Disaffiliating or resigning from a sorority means to give up the letters of your sorority. You may hear this term more around sorority recruitment when girls temporarily disaffiliate from their sorority to be a recruitment counselor, also called, Pi Chis, Rho Gammas, or Gamma Chis.
What is a line sister?
Line Brother or Line Sister: The term used by members of NPHC or Multicultural organizations that refers to the other members that were in their new member class. Depending on the region, members may refer to their line brother or sister as their Sands since they crossed the “Burning Sands” (were initiated) together.
Why do sororities drop you?
While you’re likely to do more partying and community service with your sorority sisters than taking tests, academics are still an important part of the Greek life. The New York Times reported that one of the most common reasons that sororities drop a pledge is poor grades.
How do you tell a sorority you’re interested?
Discreetly ask the women you know (family, church members, teachers, coaches, etc.) if they are sorority alumnae, and if they are, tell them that you are interested in going through recruitment at your school and ask for any help or advice they can provide.
Is it hard to get into sororities?
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.
What is the dirty in sororities?
Dirty rushing is when a Greek chapter specifically tells a PNM that if they want that chapter, it’s theirs. It can also include drinking/partying with PNMs and speaking to a PNM during the ‘silent period’ – the period after final party but before bid day where members of Greek Life are forbidden to speak to PNMs.
What should you not say during sorority rush?
So when talking to potential new members you need to:
- Speak positively about your sorority and sisters in your chapter.
- Avoid talking about sorority drama.
- No swearing or cussing.
- Don’t lie about your sorority.
- Don’t speak negatively about other sororities or fraternities.
- Don’t guarantee PNMs a bid to your sorority.
How much does it cost to be in a sorority?
The cost of sororities and fraternities is much higher than many newly initiated sisters and brothers realize. From rushing registration fees and social fees to chapter dues and room and board charges, the cost of going Greek typically ranges from $600 to $6,000 per semester, plus rush and alumni fees.
Do sororities have rules?
Here, let me explain: It’s true that there will be rules you’ll have to follow in order to maintain your membership in any sorority or fraternity. House rules are made to ensure the safety and well-being of every Greek life member.
Can you be in 2 sororities?
The Panhellenic Compact, which is a Unanimous Agreement between the 26 member organizations that make up the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), prohibits dual membership. Basically, women are not allowed to join two NPC sororities in their life.
What’s the best sorority to join?
The Most Prestigious Sororities Across the Country
- Biggest: Chi Omega.
- Most Historic: Alpha Kappa Alpha.
- Most Celebrity Alums: Kappa Alpha Theta.
- Most Devoted to Public Service: Delta Sigma Theta.
- Oldest: Alpha Delta Pi.
- Best Sorority House: Phi Mu.
- Most Undergraduate Chapters: Alpha Omicron Pi.
Do sororities have a dress code?
Formal meetings call for dresses, skirts, and dress pants, but you can’t wear mini-skirts or khakis. The dress code for ritual events is pre-determined: members must wear a white dress and white shoes. Pants are not allowed.
Why do sorority girls dress the same?
It’s about making sure that each individual’s clothes and makeup reflect the group’s collective attractiveness and stylishness. Sororities have fielded criticism of leaked recruitment dress code guidelines in recent years.
How do sororities dress?
Again, you can stick with a skirt, shorts, statement pants, or a casual dress, but elevate the look with a slightly more formal top or accessories. You don’t have to wear heels during this round, but you totally can if you want to. Otherwise, flats will suffice.
