If you’ve ever competed in a pageant, you would know that there is so much more that comes from the pageant experience than just the competition itself. Here are 5 things that pageants and sororities have in common:
1. Sisterhood
Throughout the pageant prep week (anywhere from a weekend to two weeks depending on the pageant), you have the opportunity to personally get to know a number of amazing women also competing. Like a sorority, these girls become your sisters – some of the friendships made through pageants can last a lifetime!
2. Volunteering Opportunities
Most pageants support a national or local philanthropy or require contestants to support a charity of their choice through their “platforms”. This is pageant terminology for the section where contestants talk about a charity they stand behind, and why they are so passionate about raising awareness. Sororities often support a national philanthropy as well and engage members in volunteering opportunities.
3. Interview Skill Workshops Pageants provide women with interview skills that can be applied later on in various areas of life – public speaking, leadership and of course interview preparation. Sororities also prepare their members to excel in an interview and public speaking positions through leadership workshops and taking on positions within the organization.
4. Clean & Professional Profiles
Women in pageants are seen as role models for their communities – engaging in volunteer work and leadership aspects. It is important to keep a clean and professional online footprint, which entails not participating in photos that promote alcohol and drug abuse. Most sororities, mostly panhellenic, have similar standards. This is not only great for promoting a good image but also for future employment opportunities.
5. Leadership and Academics Pageant women are often not only great leaders but also incredibly smart. This is also the case for most women in sororities. Sorority women thrive in academic excellence and also provide many leadership opportunities within the chapter.