Tuesday, September 23, 2008
To Pledge, or Not to Pledge: That is the Question
Well, I never thought I'd say this, but I just accepted a bid from Kappa Alpha Theta, and will become an official pledge on Thursday. I can still drop out and still rush in the future as long as it happens before initiation, which is spring semester. But the question must be asked... What am I getting myself into?! I have always looked with disgust at Greek life. I went so far as to compare joining a sorority to selling your soul to the devil! So what am I doing joining a sorority? Well, just to clear a few things up, greek life at my college is NOT like Greek life elsewhere. It isn't filled with the stereotypical Abercrombie models who define themselves solely by the fact that they are a member of a fraternity or sorority, nor is it super exclusive, superficial, or shallow. Theta, of all of the sororities on campus, is by far the most laid back. However, I still have my doubts. I suppose only time will tell if I belong with the Thetas or not, but any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
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Hello from a Theta alumna! Your blog came to my inbox (I have it set to scan for anything Kappa Alpha Theta). Congrats on your bid....I totally understand your aprehension. My college was 80% Greek when I attended, so it was a social death if you didn't pledge. I had a great 4 years as a sorority girl and the connections you will make as an alumna will be even better! I've also served as an advisor at a big university chapter so I've seen both sides (small chapter and big chapters). Feel free to contact me!
Hi, from another Theta alumna!
I was just at a university, speaking to a campus administrator I knew in college (she's about 30 years older than I am). She's retiring and as we talked, she said that now she's retiring (and even well before), she wished she had stayed with her sorority, been initiated, and had that network as she aged. Not for career advancement but to always have friends wherever you go and feel that surge of delight when you find someone who shares something in common with you.
I didn't pledge Theta until my senior year so I didn't have the chance to get a lot out of it as a collegian -- but my alumna experience has been incredible. This doesn't mean you need to stick with Theta -- you could always try another group, too. (By the way, if you pledged via formal recruitment, you'd probably have to wait to go through next recruitment next fall to go to another org.) But I would highly advocate for going Greek as an excellent complement to your academic and professional goals, as well as an opportunity to have a family of sisters where ever you go to support you personally.
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