Perception of your GLO

[maggieaxid]

Well since certain people have made it clear to me that I shouldn't be honest about the chapters that are on my campus...what do you think the perception is of your own Organization?

[DeltAlum]

Maggie,

Not really sure what you're refering to, but some months ago there was a spate of, "What do you think of (insert name of GLO here)" threads covering about every Greek Letter Organization under the sun.

Some things were said, some feelings were hurt and some people were mad and offended.

It was kind of a consensus (although not a rule) at that time that those kinds of questions belong under the organizational threads (Alpha, Beta etc.) listed on the first page and not on the General Topics such as Greek Life.

Since there are always new members signing on, this kind of topic seems to be resurfacing. Maybe that's why some folks are touchy.

FYI, when I was in school back in the dark ages, the Fuzzies were great on our campus.

[KerriMarie]

Well, I love my GLO. If I didn't, I wouldn't have joined - right?

[DukeBlue]

I love mine, and while some on campus look down on us because we're small compared to the rest, I know we have a wonderful, close-knit sisterhood and I can count on each and every one of my sisters to be there for me whenever I need them, and vice versa. I'm not too concerned with how we're perceived...I feel at home with these women, and that's all I care about.

[SSS1365]

Ummm... I doubt many people are going to come on here and say, "Oh I hate my GLO." Because if they didn't love it, they wouldn't be there... right?


But what do I think other people's perception of us is? Well, unfortunately, we are not the most popular on campus. People have a misconception of us that we can't seem to shake. I'd rather not say what that misconception is because I could inadvertently offend someone, but anyway...
We are small but we have a great sisterhood, and our numbers are growing

[DukeBlue]

I think she was asking what you think other people on your campus think of your GLO...and I just confused myself with that sentence.

[KillarneyRose]

On my campus, my GLO was perceived as the pretty party girls which was kind of amusing to us because we consistantly had some of the highest grades on campus. We were also always one of the top two or three; always doing very well during rush.

Immediately after my graduation, there were a few "weak" pledge classes which didn't help things for a couple of years (the two events are non-related! lol).

Right now, things are excellent. We're the biggest house on campus and are really thriving. It's funny though, when I went back for homecoming and talked to some actives of other GLO's, they all said the same thing; that the DZ's are considered the pretty partiers or the hot girls. But when I talked to my active sisters they talked about having some of the highest grades on campus. Full circle, I guess.

[crazyleggedsigma]

SSS1365-
I'm right there with ya. I personally love my organization. I am very proud of the fact that we don't have OOOOOOODDDDLLLEEESS of chapters, one at virtually every college and university. Our Executive Officers are quite selective, and always have been, concerning the schools they choose to grant a chapter. A sister of mine that graduated last year is in graduate school and works for the Greek Life office at a school that used to have a Sigma chapter. The university is begging our EO to reinstate, but we refuse until the system is cleaned up. Mind you, this is a large school with a well known, popular Greek system. Women who remain unplaced simply due to the large number rushing (yes, I said that, forgive me for not taking the time to think of something pc...it's early) are the ones most of us would KILL to have in our chapters. However, the Greek Admin there do not have values consistent with our own. I have heard of several other campuses that will only allow Sigmas because they know us to be women of character.

That said, I think it is sad to say that our chapters have somewhat of the same reputation everywhere...we all know what I mean. It is so funny, because 90% of the women in my chapter do not fit it. Just easy to say because it rhymes. (Take me for example-5'6'', 128... )

[ErikaXO]

I am so proud to be a Chi Omega. Obviously some things have happened in the last year or so that have attempted to tarnish our image nationally, but I do not think that it worked. If anything I think we are stronger.

On my campus, we were always part of the "big 3." We were very proud to have pretty much our choice of PNMs. We were considered to be pretty, fun, smart girlsw who could party but still be down to earth.

[SSS1365]

Originally posted by crazyleggedsigma


That said, I think it is sad to say that our chapters have somewhat of the same reputation everywhere...we all know what I mean. It is so funny, because 90% of the women in my chapter do not fit it. Just easy to say because it rhymes. (Take me for example-5'6'', 128... )

Well not every Sigma chapter would have that reputation... I've met the ones from JMU, VA Wesleyan, UVA, and VCU (all in Virginia) and most of them are the pretty, popular type. And I know what you mean about "not fitting it"... I'm 5'6", 122 and a good amount of my sisters are much the same. So why is it that we get labeled? A fraternity guy here said something rude to one of my sisters once, but in a generalized way regarding my sorority, and he wouldn't have ever thought to say it to me!

Of course, my sisters told me that when I was going through recruitment, they were shocked when they found out they got me... they thought I was gonna go KD!

[Optimist Prime]

The Tri-Sigs at radford don't fit that either. Some of them are my friends.

Anyway, I think we are seen as unknown. WE just got our charter. So... Most people don't care, some are interested, some hate us because I guess that means less numbers for them. Oh well.

[LexiKD]

Chapter-we were the babies. I had been initiated on Nov 18 and graduated Dec 8, so we were too young to tell. BUT they still have that reputation...to a certain extent. New chapters have growing pains and that is were they are...they are on the right track so soon they will be playing with the big dogs but for now they're on the porch...still in the learning curve.


Nationally-KD is a strong organization with good stats, we have more chapters in the south, like so many others but I feel we are well rounded and adaptable. Our National Council and National Officers Rock, we have great national support so that's why we are a solid group. I could go on for days, but I will not!

AOT

[KillarneyRose]

Originally posted by crazyleggedsigma
SSS1365-
That said, I think it is sad to say that our chapters have somewhat of the same reputation everywhere...we all know what I mean.

Let me throw my two cents in about what I think about Sigma Sigma Sigma. It rocks, that's all there is to it!

When I was in school about 12 years ago, Sigma Sigma Sigma was by far the weakest link in our Panhel system. They had 8 very introverted sisters, the University assigned independant women to live in their housing because they couldn't fill it and I never recall them getting more than 4 or 5 girls during formal rush any of my 4 years there.

Fast forward 6 years after I graduated. I came back to campus and there were Sigma Sigma Sigmas everywhere I looked proudly wearing their letters. I remember talking to a DZ active and her roommate came up to say hi. Adorable, petite, nice girl. And I said to my sister, you HAVE to rush her when the seniors graduate in January! And my sister said, "She came to our prefs, but she wanted Tri-Sigma." Whoa, I thought, things sure have changed 'round here!

And that is the reason I think so highly of Sigma Sigma Sigma. Their Nationals saw a chapter on the brink of folding and instead of just giving it the final push in that direction, they sent people to rebuild. No way could that have been an easy job based on their reputation prior to recolonization, but they did it. Now they continue to be very strong at my alma mater, solidly in the top 4 or 5 and they even fielded a candidate for Homecoming Queen this year.

Good for them, and I wish them many more years of success!!

[LexiKD]

When I was in school Sigma was never the group that I guess SSS is known for...really the opposite was true at ECU.

I doubt they are really known for that, it's probably just a dumb name that stuck around.

[shadokat]

Hey Sigmas You keep your chins up, ok? I remember this time, we were at a mixer with a fraternity who was really nice, but very naive, and they didn't think that the "nickname" we had around campus had gotten back to us (sorry D Phi E girls, I have to say it, Dogs, Pigs & Elephants.). So anyway, we're at this mixer and I don't even remember how it started, but all of a sudden me and two of my sisters start doing this skit/song thing like "I'm the Dog from D Phi E, woof woof, woof woof" and so on. It was hysterical, because these guys are like HOLY CRAP, THEY KNOW WHAT WE SAY!! And I turned to this guy and said, "Listen, I'm 5'8", 120 lbs...I'm not ugly, so I'm not a dog, and at this height and weight, does it look like pig or elephant stick either? Don't think so "

In any case, Tri Sigma is by far the most popular national on our campus, with the prettiest, sweetest girls. Not sweet, like annoying sweet, but really cool. They were my second choice going through rush, and if I hadn't gotten D Phi E, Sigma would've suited me too You guys rock