HECK YEAH GREEK LIFE
This blog is dedicated to highlighting the positive aspects of joining a sorority or fraternity. Right now it is only managed by me, but if anyone would be interested in helping out with the blog, message me! :D. About Me:
My name is Lesley and have been an active of my sorority since 2009. I love everything about my sisterhood and it is genuinely one of the best things I've ever done during my time at school. I'm grateful I took a leap of faith and decided to give Greek life a shot.
sorority house tour ~ charming alpha phi at georgia tech ;)
Here’s the paddle I made for Stephanie for Christmas! I almost kept it for myself :P
So a friend of mine that goes to the University of Miami at Ohio was asking me about my experience during formal rush. Of course I told her and then realized that maybe it would be a good idea to record it all. So here it goes…
Formal Rush:
- a.k.a. ‘Hell Week’
- Usually follows the same format…
The gorgeous Theta kite charm I got for Christmas. (Taken with instagram)
Question is: Should I be apart of the Greek system?
I’ve debated this for awhile now.
I know how people “down” sororities, but I do believe this may be my opportunity to change myself and become more open with others to who I am and not just on Tumblr.
Outside of my comfort zone I become a quite…
I definitely recommend it.
Being a part of a sorority gives you amazing opportunities, bother personal and professional.
It offers a great and large network depending on the size of your organization.
You will also develop leadership skills by holding office or helping plan and coordinate events such (i.e. Rush Chair, Social Chair, Treasurer). I have served as Historian, Treasurer, and last year I served as President. It was the most amazing experience holding those leadership positions and it helped mold me into a great leader. I honestly feel that I would have never developed the skills I have had I been in any other sort of student organization. Also, a lot of sororities will offer workshops for their members such as personal finance workshops, which are really helpful.
I have made some of the closest, most dearest friends from my sorority and they are an amazing support group. I can always count on my sisters to be there for me and listen to me. Working so closely and so hard really does help you develop strong friendships within your sisterhood. I joined mine because my university is a commuter school, there wasn’t a lot of on-campus involvement. I wanted to become more involved and I felt a sorority might be the best fit.
I suggest you go through rush and pledge. Each sorority is unique in the way they work and their foundation. Whichever sorority you choose to go will be a great choice. The important thing is that it’s the right organization for YOU.
Paddle I made for my big as a graduation present
This is a pretty amazing video.
It got me me tearing up. It’s exactly like our council president stated:
Working on a paddle for my big.
She’s graduating this semester and I’m giving it to her after her graduation ceremony :D
I just need to paint it and glue all the pieces.
It’s going to be a gold paddle and her name will be in burgundy, the info in forest green, and the letters will be forest green on the bottom later, burgundy on the top layer :D
My sis Mitzi finally made me my paddle!!!
