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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Utica chapter.

When it comes to sororities or fraternities most people form judgments, based on what they have seen in movies.The thing is there is so much more to sororities than, out of control parties and a bunch of girls who think they are better or cooler than others.Taking the time to learn about greek life is the best way to get past the stereotypes set by the entertainment industry.

Joining a sorority is one of the best things i have done since i started my college career. I would be the first to admit that i wasn’t a big fan of joining a sorority because it wasn’t something i thought about often or was of  interest to me.I changed my mind when my friend joined and told my best friend and i to give it a try and see where it goes.

In general i tend to be very strong willed when i am not interested in something, so when my friend asked me to go to the informational I remember telling her that wasn’t something i wanted to do at the moment and that it wasn’t for me.I was focused on school and thought that was the most important thing about being in college , but in the end i decided to give it a chance. I remember walking into a room full of girls laughing and having a conversation, and immediately wanted to know more.

The girls were very friendly and genuinely took their time in getting to know everyone who showed up. In the end, I can say after becoming a sister  i have gained some amazing friends who will make the college experience that much more enjoyable and wouldn’t change anything. I was able to gain a big who i know i can always count on when something is wrong, because she is literally always willing to listen and give me advice.

It is always good to step out of your comfort zone and experience new things, because if i hadn’t i wouldn’t have been able to meet and get to know my amazing sisters. I would also say it is beat to make your own decision by researching the sorority you are interested in, rather than listening to what others have to say.

 

Meet Chantelle, I am Chantelle,currently a Junior at Utica College majoring in Public Relations and Journalism to receive my Bachelors of Science degree. I am the treasurer for the Residence Hall Association at Utica College, in which i help students to improve the environment of their residence halls by fundraising to bring enjoyable and inclusive activities to residents.I believe that helping to improve the residence halls will allow students to not only appreciate, but respect their living spaces. I work in the Writing center as a tutor. I am a member of The National Society of Leadership and Success and a sister of Theta Phi Alpha.
Meet Bianca, I am currently a Junior at Utica College in Utica, NY.  I am a Criminal Justice major with a concentration in Homeland Security.  Crime investigation has always been something that interests me.  I’m dedicated and passionate and it’s hard for me to quit things. I get that from my father so don’t hold it against me- he was a veteran and police officer for 20 years.   Growing up in a family centered around law enforcement has helped guide me in this direction, and I will forever be grateful.  After graduation I intend to continue on to law school where I can further my education in hopes of becoming a criminal defense lawyer and later on a District Attorney.  An interesting fact about myself is that I found the passion to be a criminal defense lawyer from watching the O.J. Simpson case.  The facts and conspiracy theories evoked a whole new passion behind criminal investigation that I intend to use in my future.  One of my most prominent moments in my writing career was when I wrote for an online magazine and had my most prevalent article hit 1.6k shares.  I believe in treating people with the same kind of respect and manners you would expect in return, and in a way it has helped shaped my expectations in life.   When you first meet me I won’t be the loudest in the room or the center of attention, but I will be intently listening to everything you say, for what you have to say may have a purpose. I believe in purpose. I believe that everyone is here to help you grow into who you are today and who you will be tomorrow.