12 Reasons Why You Should Join Omega Phi Alpha
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12 Reasons Why You Should Join Omega Phi Alpha

More than a service sorority, but the opportunity of a lifetime.

Katie J McGrath
Aug 22, 2016
Stillwater, OK
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12 Reasons Why You Should Join Omega Phi Alpha
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Omega Phi Alpha is a service sorority dedicated to serve the university community, the community-at-large, the members of the sorority, and the nations of the world. Aside from service, this sisterhood does many other things. This organization is not panhellenic, but has many aspects that a social sorority would have. After making life long friends, and finding myself because of this amazing sorority, here is why you should join Omega Phi Alpha.

1. You learn what it means to be a volunteer

Being in a service sorority means doing service. After doing projects, you begin to see how volunteering affects other people, and it feels so good!

2. You meet amazing people

Being in an organization like Omega Phi Alpha, you meet a wide variety of different girls. They all have their own experiences, and they are all amazing in their own ways.

3. You learn professional skills

While most of the things we do are lots of fun, we also learn how to be professional. We meet on a weekly basis and even practice principals like Robert's Rules.

4. You can earn A LOT of service hours

Members in this organization are here to do service, so you end up gaining a ton of service hours!

5. You make best friends

6. You learn what having a sister is like

If you're like me, I grew up with brothers. I never knew what it was like to have a sister, but this organization teaches you the love of a sister.

7. You develop a sense of belonging within a group

8. You may meet your roommates

If you're lucky enough, you will meet your absolute best friends and hopefully have the chance to room together.

9. You will always have someone to go to

No matter what is going on in your life, you will always have a sister to go to when you need to vent or just want to hang out.

10. You get to make cute crafts

Crafting is so much fun, even if you're bad at it.

11. You have many opportunities to become a leader

Being in Omega Phi Alpha, there are so many opportunities to rise up and become a leader. This organization will teach you leadership.

12. You get to be part of a family

This group is a family. We all love each other, and I am so proud to me a member of Omega Phi Alpha.

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