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Why Being an Unexpected Sorority Girl is a Good Thing

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

1. The Sisterhood

Starting the recruitment process could be stressful for some, and something to try out for others. Seeing the sisters within a sorority unite and display their true feelings for each other at the events we attend make PNM’s (Potential New Members) want that kind of relationship too.

 

 

2. The Parties and Formals

When you join a sorority you always have a formal to go to, going out plans and date parties. It’s just something you can’t do when you aren’t part of a sorority.

 

 

 

3. The Philanthropy

I had no idea what a philanthropy was when I was going into recruitment, but I soon learned it meant the organization that the sorority supports. A big part of Greek life is each chapter’s philanthropy and hosting/attending events to benefit that organization. It’ll make you want to help out!

 

 

 

4. Life Long Friends

When you join a sorority you meet 90+ girls who are now your “sisters” and will do anything for you just simply because you are in the same sorority! After bid day you’ll probably get 90+ new Instagram followers from all of your new sisters which is a bonus.

 

 

 

5. Campus Involvement

Being involved on campus will look good on any resume. Sororities do so many things for the community, and that can definitely be promoted during an interview. It’s a bonus if you get a leadership position within the sorority because they take on more responsibility and involvement.

 

Alexa is a junior at West Virginia University, studying honors public relations with a minor in Spanish and strategic social media. She is an editor and YouTube director for Her Campus WVU. Alexa entertains herself with funny YouTube videos, travel, and Netflix binge-watching. Her post-graduation plans haven't been mapped out quite yet, but she hopes to do something that will keep her creativity flowing.
Hi ladies and gents, my name is Mel, Melanie if you're feelin' fancy. I'm a senior studying advertising, political science and fashion at West Virginia University. In addition to my studies, I am the Campus Correspondent for the WVU HC Chapter! You can hear me on the radio at U92 FM reporting the news and hosting morning shows. If I'm not there, I'm most likely at the local Panera eating my body weight in broccoli cheddar soup or writing about the daily, awkward encounters I experience. I represenative of the college of media as an ambassador and the prez of the magazine club. Oversized sweatshirts and jean on jean are my aesthetics. Lover, not a fighter unless you tell me Joe Jonas wasn't the best Jonas. Laters, baby.