Joining a sorority was one of the best decisions I could have made during my time here at Millersville! Although I have nothing but respect for Greek life, it bothers me that not everyone does. I get it, there are some stereotypes about Greek life: some true and some are not. Since I have joined my sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha, I have gained many new friends and a new family, but at the same time, I have also lost friends or been in the presence of friends who bash me for joining. Many times I hear, “Oh, you pay for your friends” or “ Why would you want to join something where you have to pay so much money?” These aren’t even the things that bug me the most because they are easily explained.
Yes, we do have dues to pay, but that money helps our chapter grow and helps us have events to raise money for our philanthropies! The most recent event my sorority had was a scrapbooking event that lasted all day to help the S. June Smith Center which helps children with disabilities. Knowing I was able to help give to a cause that helps the community gives me a reason to keep my head held high and walk around with confidence knowing I did something to help other people!
I also wish I never had to experienced how people will bash me for joining a sorority and say things about fraternity guys. These people say that the fraternity guys treat us like we’re scum and talk about us in a negative way, but then ask me to invite them to parties or events. My first reaction to this is why would you want to go somewhere with people you supposedly don’t trust or don’t think are worth the time of day? The second thing I question is why do you think I would invite you to things if I know it’s going to have Greek life there and you’re going to do nothing but bash them?
Honestly, I can say I have made so many new friends, both guys and girls, since joining Greek life and they are a lot nicer than any of these other people were to me first semester. Basically, I’m not telling you your opinion is wrong about Greek life, all I’m asking is to consider who you are talking to when you say things. If you don’t like Greek life, don’t ask to be invited out with a bunch of them. I love my new family, and it’s fine if you don’t, but if you don’t like it you can choose not to say anything and keep it to yourself!
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