As the new semester arrives and everyone settles back down into their regular routines others may be doing the exact opposite; such as writing articles at two in the morning.
Nevertheless this is all a part of the college experience and what is gained and learned throughout your time in college. For most people who are freshman or transfer students getting to know your way around the campus is still an adventure unless you’re late for class then that might be a problem. As you stroll by the library heading to the food court because you gave up on finding the classroom, you decide to eat instead. You approach a yellow and blue sign with letters across it and girls with bright yellow and blue shirts. The letters are written in Greek alphabet and they translate to Phi Sigma Sigma. The girls all have a smile on their face and of course look welcoming regardless of circumstances. As one approaches you she quickly sparks up a conversation because let’s face it, lost is written all over your forehead. You begin to talk about your schedule and you point out the class that you couldn’t find and she instantly tells you where it is and to head there now. The teacher has a no absence policy and will drop you from his class if you don’t attend it at least once during the first week. Then she explains to you why you don’t want that to happen and the consequences that come along with having to retrieve a class that already took you all of winter break to get into in the first place. As you are about to leave you exchange information and she tells you about an event going on that night.
You arrive to class and as you’re walking in the professor just finished explaining the same thing she said to you earlier. Now not only do you appreciate the information she gave you but you trust her with it. There are many clubs and groups on campus that are directly related to various majors and places of interest such as the business club which is strictly that. Not to be taken wrong by the learning experience but when it comes to sorority life there is more than just learning. [pagebreak]
As cliché as it sounds, it is a sisterhood and not only are you making connections but you are making lifelong friends. As sorority woman, Weston states, “I’m so proud and privileged to call these women my sisters. They push me to be a leader and I feel I can count on them for anything. Joining Phi Sigma Sigma has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and I love my sorority because I am consistently surrounded with intelligent, like-minded women who will support me to be the best version of myself possible.” However, for most people being part of a sorority means paying for friends and partying all the time. Stereotypes likes these are the main reason why a number of girls are turned off by these organizations. When it comes to becoming part of a sorority there is a procedure and not everyone that is interested in joining will be chosen. The fact of the matter is that you must hold a certain GPA in order to even be considered due to the fact that academics are a large portion of why sororities remain on campus. Then there are study groups which keep girls from falling behind in school work and to keep from attending sisterhood events such as rituals and other bonding experiences.
Another large reason why these organizations exist are because of philanthropic events that help raise awareness and ultimately money for organizations around the community in order to continue funding to specific programs. This is to show and prove that the community around is what is most important and to help build a better future through after school programs for kids such as art and acting classes to keep them busy after school and away from any negative activities. To most becoming part of a sorority is too much to handle with their already full schedules and part time student jobs. For those of you that aren’t aware, once you graduate jobs aren’t only looking at your academics but what was done outside of the classroom as well. The better prepared you are the easier the transition to the real world will be. Also a resume filled with community service and climbing of the latter in a sorority definitely shows ambition which is what it takes to becoming the person you are capable of becoming.
There are numerous Greek organizations within campus so choosing one that best fits the goals you have set for yourself and the people you feel more comfortable with is always something you want to take into consideration. There is no pressure and no rush to participate (pun intended) so explore the campus and check out what each organization has to offer and have fun this semester. Go FIU and go GREEK!
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