Thoughts on sorority life?

readthetealeaves
Fri, 29 Mar 2019 23:07:48 +0000

@socalemma not to worry. Keep your eyes and ears open for anything to help with or listen to but it is probably her spreading her wings. Parties are another issue and women in general need to be wary of off campus events where there is heavy drinking, people they don’t know etc. BUT

There are so many positives to sorority life(in no particular order) from the friends, the study groups, the people looking out for you, the socials with fraternities so you meet all types of guys, learning how meetings work, the test prep, the philanthropy, the sports, the adult women mentors, the fun, Greek house or apt life, networking with people in your major, someone to always eat within the dorms, a familiar face in larger classes, the etiquette tips, the leadership opportunities, the trips, the formal dances, I could go on and on. For women most of the activity is outside of the house and the women can choose which parties and events to participate in. For men a lot happens at the house and/or annex etc and avoidance is a bit harder. Still there is so much to participate in and sororities want you to do well in school so they understand studying, jobs, library attendance versus party attendance, etc. The OP’s daughter’s makeup is probably merely she is learning make up from the other young women and is enjoying that look that is so popular now. It is popular at my kids’ high school as well. She is becoming independent. If you keep the lines of communication open you will hear more about these things. The reason for all the Instagram posts of just the sorority sisters is that there are so many activities and fun. You could do something everyday on some campuses. Whereas many do not take photos of themselves hanging out in the dorms with non-greeks or studying in the library with their roommate they are doing those things but are dressing up and taking photos of Greek events