When coming to college almost all girls are considering going Greek, most of them because growing up they have seen a movie and see all the fun that a sorority looks like. I, myself, see my friends who joined one last year having fun and making lifetime friends and wanna see how that feels. Before I make big decisions like this, I make a pro's and cons list. So, this is mine.
Pro: You will have sisters for life
https://www.readunwritten.com/2016/01/12/7-sorority-secrets-insider/
These are going to be your go-to girls for everything! They will be there when you need to talk or even just there when you don't want to be alone. This seems like one of the best things about joining because I hate to be alone. I love always having people to hang out with, and this is your chance to get those people.
Con: Time management will be tested
http://sisterhoodredefined.blogspot.com/2015/08/sorority-recruitment-prepares-you-for.html
You are expected to study and do well in school. There are GPA requirements to join sororities, it is not just one big party. There are optional events but there are lots of mandatory events that you have to fit into your schedule. Get a planner and make sure to write everything down.
Pro: You have study buddies
http://viterbivoices.usc.edu/sarah/my-favorite-study-spots-my-sorority-house-and-the-engineering-quad/
You might have a sister that is the same major as you but an upperclassman, so they have taken the classes you are taking and can help you study and help you get through your classes. Everyone is trying to keep their grades up so you have endless study buddies.
Con: Dues
There is a financial responsibility that comes with Greek Life. The amount isn't a one time fee. Some people cannot afford to spend extra money, so this is something to consider. The amount and how many times money is paid is different at every school/ sorority.
Pro: Career Connections
https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/rushing-fraternity-sorority-help-you-land-job-0916
When you join a chapter, you have an endless network of women all across the nation in all sorts of career fields. This opens your career and advice network tremendously. Your chapter alumni will be there to help you, and your chapter may even have events that will help you talk to some alumni.
Con: People will stereotype
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/10-biggest-sorority-stereotypes
When people think of Greek Life, not all people think nice and warm things. It's important to form your own opinion and know that every chapter does recruitment differently. Try to see what makes one sorority different from another one. Make sure that chapter aligns with your values.
Pro: Philanthropy
https://sigmakappa.org/about-us/philanthropy/
Most chapters do some sort of community service called philanthropy. You raise money and donate your time to your chapter's philanthropy, and it just brings you back down to earth and lets you know you are doing good for the world.
Con: People can be mean
https://news.umich.edu/mean-girls-at-college-social-whirl-derails-many-study-finds/
There is a high possibility that not every girl in the chapter will like each other. People can be mean and don't always do the best things. They might start rumors and turn everyone against you just because they don't like you. This can really hurt your experience If you joined to make friends.
