WHY JOIN CHI OMEGA?
1. Chi Omega is a home away from home, where women can truly be themselves & make their mark on campus!!
2. Chi Omega is about finding new friends & discovering sisterhood that lasts a lifetime. Also, Chi O goes to show that sisterhood & friendship aren’t for college days alone.
3. Chi Os aren’t just classy, sweet & amazing. They’re also compassionate, caring, kind & courteous…To make a long story short, women in Chi Omega are all of the above!!
4. Chi Omega is about being a part of something truly special: 117 years of more-than-amazing sisterhood!!
5. Chi Omega inspires, encourages & empowers women to make a positive impact for their chapters, colleges/universities, communities & the world through their efforts in academics, volunteering, philanthropy, service, their involvement on campus & in the local community, as well as through leadership development.
6. Women in Chi Omega continue to set their standards & expectations high by how they lead the way on campus & in the real world.
7. Chi Omega truly shines brighly & flourishes when it comes to making a difference for the better through philanthropy. For about a decade, Chi Os have been making wishes come true for children with serious/life-threatening illnesses through their efforts with the Make-A-Wish Foundation; not only that, but they’ve also given hope, joy & strength to these children as well!!
8. Chi Omega is a lifetime journey, an experience unlike any other!!
9. Whether it’s through their efforts in the classroom, through their efforts as chapter officers, through volunteering or through their involvement in other campus organizations, women in Chi O don’t just live the words of the Chi Omega Symphony on a daily basis. They also find positive ways to make Chi O stand out on campus & in the local community.
10. Last but not least, women make a heartfelt difference in Chi Omega. And Chi Omega makes a heartfelt difference for its undergraduate & alumnae members!!
Alpha Phi is a trailblazing organization!
- · Alpha Phi is the third largest women’s sorority with 150 chapters/colonies in the US and Canada.
- · Alpha Phi was founded in 1872 by 10 of the first 20 women to enter Syracuse University.
- · Alpha Phi is the fourth oldest national women’s sorority.
- · Alpha Phi is one of only three international sororities.
- · Three of the original 10 became members of Phi Beta Kappa.
- · Three of our founders were listed in Who’s Who of America: Clara Bradley Burdette, Martha Foote Crow, and Rena Michaels Atchison.
- · Alpha Phi is pronounced Alpha “fee” (long “e”) not “fie,” because “Alpha” is a vowel and “Phi” is pronounced “fee” when it follows a vowel.
- · Alpha Phi’s Creed was written in 1912 by Annette Hall Hitchcock.
- · Alpha Phi’s official pin was adopted in 1908.
- · Alpha Phi’s official crest was adopted in 1922.
- · Alpha Phi’s password was changed from German to Greek at the 1922 Convention.
- · Alpha Phi’s original colors were blue and gold.
- · The Alpha Phi Foundation was established in 1957.
- · Alpha Phi chapters are named in alphabetical order as they are incorporated.
- · Alpha Phi is called the first inter-sorority conference of the original nine sororities. This resulted in the creation of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), which still exists today.
- · Alpha Phi is a true “international” sorority. It has maintained the longest continuous presence in Canada of any sorority. The Xi chapter was established at the University of Toronto in 1906.
- · Alpha Phi has over 175 active alumnae chapters.
tri sigma:
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority might be for you if your ”College Experience” list includes:
- Leadership
- Lifetime Friendships
- Community Service
- Campus Involvement
Members of Tri-Sigma are very diverse in their personalities and interests. We are individuals, but mesh together! All in all, we’re a group of fun, intelligent, classy, down-to-earth women who constantly strive to better ourselves.
Most of the women who belong to Tri-Sigma never saw themselves joining a sorority, but something changed our minds. If you’re intrigued, we think that you should get to know us, we would love to meet you!
bigslilwhitecarnation:
People ask why I am in a sorority and I try to explain all the things a sorority is that they cannot see. A sorority is more than letters on a sweatshirt, I say. More than traditional songs, a gold pin, rituals, and obligation, or a way of life. A sorority is learning about people, a sorority is giving without expecting a return. A sorority is earning respect from others, as well as for yourself.
A sorority will not solve all your problems. But I have made good friends and found confidence there to help me take life one step at a time.
SORORITY MYTH BUSTING:
Myth #1: Sorority women all look the same.
Fact: New members soon discover that sisters aren’t plucked from movies and tv shows. Sororities care about the values that their chapters were chartered to uphold, and those values can hardly be exemplified by blond hair, the size of a woman’s waistband, or the designer fashions she wears. In reality, each chapter cherishes qualities they look for in the hearts of others – hence the reason for conversation in recruitment, and the reason why women join different sororities.
Myth #2: By joining a sorority, I’m just buying my friends.
Fact: Sorority women know the money they pay goes toward benefits for their national chapters, like many other non-affiliated organizations. In this way, sororities are much like corporations. You wouldn’t hesitate to sign up for a lab, knowing you had to pay a lab fee, right? The rewards that stem from paying these dues always come back to the women in that chapter. Dues have nothing to do with buying membership – a sorority picks you for being you.
Myth #3: Sorority girls just want to party. They don’t care about grades or school.
Fact: All sororities, both to pledge and retain membership, have GPA requirements. Colleges also have GPA requirements. Women that pledge without a grain of care for classes may see themselves leaving school entirely! Sororities are also useful after you graduate as a network for seeking internships and job opportunities.
Myth #4: I’m going to get hazed when I join a sorority.
Fact: Most states have laws prohibit hazing. You can be protected in all 50 states. Pledging women have rights, such as the right to report any hazing acts imposed on themselves or others. Hazing is never OK. Pick up your university’s Panhellenic rules, or a dictionary, and read up on the definition of “hazing” to be better informed.
Fact: Sorority life is so much more than what you see in House Bunny and Sorority Row!
Is Sorority Life Right For Me?
Sorority membership offers so much: leadership, social events, service, friendship, and so much more! It provides a home away from home for many women. It is a place where women grow and mature into people they never thought existed.
Your sisters become your support network and the people you rely on, no matter what time it is. They will help you through the good times and the bad. And, most importantly, you change and grow into a better person because of your sisters. Being in a sorority is a very positive life change that a collegiate woman can make!
So, how do you know if sorority life is a good fit?
- Do you like to volunteer?
- Is your academic achievement important to you?
- Do you like meeting new people?
- Do you want your time outside the classroom to count as much as your time spent on academics?
- Do you enjoy athletic events? Not just watching, but participating?
- Do you enjoy being in front of people, whether it be on a stage or speaking to a group?
- Do you like to organize, plan and run events?
- Do you want to be involved in a wide variety of activities?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the sorority life can be the home away from home you want. There are differences between chapters and campuses, but sororities participate in a wide variety of activities; such as, intramural sports, short theater productions, musical performances, organizing philanthropic events, holding leadership positions around campus, challenging each other to excel in the classroom, and so much more!
And, if you hold a leadership position within a chapter, you’re essentially an officer on the board of a small corporation. You will be held responsible for certain activities within the chapter, and will oversee a committee who will aid you along the way. Definitely resume enhancing!
GO NPC!
Why Join Theta Phi Alpha?
Theta Phi Alpha National Sorority, founded at Michigan State University in 1912, currently maintains over 50 chapters and 4 colonies across the country. The women in the organization are distinguished by their high values for scholastic, philanthropic, and social endeavors.
The diverse demographics of Theta Phi will encourage you to expand your circle of friends. Members can be seen in leadership positions all over campus. We hold a high respect for individuals and their human rights and Theta Phi women graduate to become successful leaders of their professions and contributors to their communities.
As a sister, you will partake in both local and national philanthropies such as The House that Theta Phi Alpha Built, whose main goal is to provide necessities, such as housing and food, for the homeless. Glenmary Lay Missionary also supports sisters to donate time for camp counseling and art supplies for Camp Friendship in Appalachia every summer.
GO THETA PHI!
Why Join Alpha Sigma Alpha?
- Are you a woman of poise and purpose?
- Are you a steward in your community?
- Are you a leader?
- Are you a scholar?
Women of Alpha Sigma Alpha strive to better themselves every day intellectually, physically, socially and spiritually. Through lifelong friendships, we have aspirations and support to reach new heights of our personal strengths.
Alpha Sigma Alpha seeks those inner talents and develops members to work with each other to attain their goals.
Alpha Sigma Alphas love life and joyously live each day to its ultimate good.
GO ASA!
Why Join Alpha Xi Delta?
Alpha Xi Delta helps you realize your potential. Alpha Xi Delta members across the country are called to action by our vision, and you can be too.
As a member of Alpha Xi Delta, you will have an experience unlike any other! You will belong to an organization of high ideals and purpose. These sentiments are most obvious in our sisters’ commitment to cultivating leadership skills, helping our community, encouraging academic excellence, having an exciting social life, and most importantly creating strong bonds with each other.
By joining Alpha Xi Delta, you are becoming a vital part of a rich history of women who were, and are, dedicated to camaraderie, love, and sisterhood. Alpha Xi Delta not only makes you stand out in the crowd by being part of something special and unique, but also celebrates you!
You will be respected for your individuality while belonging to a group of women who share the same goals and values as you. You will find yourself surrounded by women who, just like yourself, are looking for friendship, motivation, and a place to grow.
GO AXiD!
Why Join Chi Omega?
Chi Omega is FUN!
Every year, over 5,000 undergraduate women across America join Chi Omega for fun and lifelong friendships. Chi Omega offers a home in your new college environment and a place to make your mark on the world.
You will make a difference in Chi Omega. Chi Omega will make a difference in you.
During college, you will grow academically, attend social functions, contribute to your community through volunteer service, and have unlimited leadership opportunities. The experience of being a Chi Omega will prepare you to flourish during college and beyond.
As a Chi Omega, you will leave college with fond memories, a foundation for leadership, and the best friends you’ve ever had.
Chi Omega cultivates a place for personal growth where you will develop lasting friendships and build the foundation for successful leadership that can be used during your collegiate years and beyond.
GO CHI O!
Why Join Sigma Delta Tau?
Sigma Delta Tau strives to enrich the lifetime experience of women of similar ideals, to build lasting friendships, and to foster personal growth. Sigma Delta Tau shall encourage each member to reach her fullest potential by providing intellectual, philanthropic, leadership and social opportunities within a framework of mutual respect and high ethical standards.
Sigma Delta Tau members will:
- Strive for excellence by providing the best possible service to each chapter and each member.
- Join as partners with colleges and universities in the pursuit of academic success for our members.
- Perpetuate our values and traditions while adapting to meet the challenges of the future.
- Promote lifetime commitment and active involvement as Sigma Delta Tau alumnae.
Sigma Delta Tau….
Promotes Academic Achievement - SDT encourages each individual member to reach her fullest potential by providing intellectual opportunities.
Builds Leadership Skills - sisters develop leadership talents through “hands-on” experience in a variety of fields. SDT provides a training ground to develop a skill set that will be easily transferable to the workplace.
Instills a Sense of Philanthropy - Every undergraduate chapter is actively involved in SDT’s mission to Empower Women! Our collegians support the Sigma Delta Tau Foundation, Prevent Child Abuse America, Jewish Women International and Women for Women International.
Creates a Lifelong Bond of Friendship – The special bond of sisterhood provides a unique connection which begins in college and lasts a lifetime.
GO SIG DELT!
