Each sorority has its own form of a creed or formal mission statement, and Chi Omega abides by a Symphony. Greek life has acquired a negative reputation in the eyes of the majority of today’s population. Sorority girl or not, this symphony is applicable to the challenges of everyday life. Here are 5 ways the Chi Omega Symphony has proven the sorority girl stereotype wrong and how to apply it to your every day life:
1) "To live constantly above snobbery of word or deed"
Many have labeled sorority girls as snobby, chatty, or full of drama that gossip way too much. This quote from the Chi Omega Symphony encourages young women to live above snobbery and to display positive actions. It is easy to fall into the ways of this world and judge others or act discordantly. So let this remind you to live above such negative habits in order to make a positive impact on the world around you. Lead by example.
2) "To place scholarship before social obligation"
According to popular belief, Greek Life is full of raging parties and recklessness paid for by mommies and daddies. This quote encourages Greek women to place their scholastic obligations before all else. I can honestly say that many girls in my chapter will skip social events to study because they value their education more than their social life. The opportunities to go out as a college student and seemingly endless, and the social scene is attractive to most people but it may cause you to lose track of why you’re pursuing a higher education in the first place. If your grades are suffering, or you’re about to lose your scholarship because your academics are second to your social life, look back on this quote.
3) "To be lovable...rather than popular"
Contrary to popular belief, Greek women are not kind just to be fake. They are kind, friendly, and outgoing because they love interacting with others. The time and effort required for maintaining popularity is not worth it when it’s more rewarding to simply be lovable and kind. Be yourself and love who you are, do not conform to the patters of this world.
4) "To be womanly always; to be discouraged never"
There is a silver of negative light surrounding Greek women, which may discourage them from pursuing certain goals and aspirations. This quote encourages young women to defy stereotypes and never let discouragement get the best of them. The Chi Omega Symphony encourages women to embrace their strengths while never allowing others to discourage them. Remember this when other doubt you and your capabilities! Let your individuality shine, and love yourself for who you are, and who you want to be.
5) "To be loyal under any and all circumstances"
It is often said that sorority girls are fake, but the girls within my sorority are some of the kindest and sweetest people that I have ever met. Their loyalty runs deep and their love for one another is strong. If you wish to have true friends that are loyal, you must first display loyalty to others under any and all circumstances.
But don’t just stop there, be loyal to yourself and your academics, be loyal to your country, and strive for excellence in all that you do!
