When I first came across the title of this thread I was nervous about posting. I guess I was afraid the things I would say would sound too "cliché" or superficial. I read the posts other girls wrote though, and instead of being cynical or suspicious of the reasons they gave, I was actually touched at the things they said. I think the girls who have posted on this topic really sum up why someone would want to join a sorority. Actually, almost every post I have read answers that question. Who wouldn't want to join an organization filled with bright and intelligent women who are dedicated to helping others through their various philanthropies, making their campus better, and show such awesome bonds of sisterhood?
I cannot speak for every campus, but I have seen the way the girls in sororities interact with each other and honestly, it is 90 percent positive. I have friends in almost all of the organizations and they have something positive to say about all of the groups. They have all given me honest advice about rush, and even about rushing groups other than theirs. I constantly hear comments like, "Oh those girls are soooo cute," or, "I really liked them, in fact I would have joined their org. if I hadn't gotten into the one I am in now," or "We did such and such event together and they were so awesome to work with!!"
Seeing that these girls can interact with one another in positive ways without all of the stereotyping and cattiness just makes me want to go through rush even more.
From the time I was a little girl I just knew I would go through rush, but I had heard the stereotypes before going to college and was worried that I would join or have to deal with the "mean/slutty/etc" girls... but those worries were quickly displaced when I got here!
Joining a sorority is more than joining a "club" or having people to hang out with on weekends. You are joining and organization whose ideals you share, meeting wonderful people (and not just in your own sorority but throughout a whole Greek system), working for various causes, and enriching your life in so many ways I cannot even being to imagine... and the best part is that it is something you will belong to for the rest of your life.
So, that was the longest post of my life
but I meant every word of it!