One way to clearly discern which sorority size for you is to do some personal brainstorming after you conduct a search on the different sororities available at your particular school. Ask yourself how do you rate each sorority from your viewpoint and list each one’s advantages and disadvantages. After you rate each one that you check out, you will then be able to get a more ideal picture of the sorority, which is the best from amid the rest. Doing this up close and personal brainstorming is your way of helping you to make a good/firm decision on the sorority that gets your vote/like the best overall. Size is not the most important factor to take into consideration. What is the most important thing is the size of your like for one certain sorority that will stand out the most from the others. Does it offer you what you seek and is what you want as a means to socialize/become a part of interacting college life with other students? If it does, then you have found your sorority to join, despite its large or small size!

The first part of being yourself is joining the sorority or fraternity of your own choice. Just because your parents and their parents, or your roommate and best-friend are members or joining a certain organization, doesn-t mean it-s the right fit for you. Research the sorority a little more, and learn what the group is really about. You might find another sorority has the same beliefs and desires as you.

When you attend the meetings or parties, make sure you dress accordingly. Although these are parties, all, or most of the sororities and fraternities are respectable organizations. You want to dress like you are respectable too, despite what some movies showing adult models in sororities may say. Being a part of a Greek organization is not a big party, you give back and help the community grow, it-s all about leadership.

Visit the Greek Student Affairs office and pick up as much literature about the sororities and fraternities on your campus as possible. You will see what each group is about, which will make the conversations you have with the organization-s members and leaders easier to get through.The hits keep comin-: Letterman’s Top Ten

Appearance- You’ve heard don’t judge a book by its cover, well that is false! Dress appropriately for the situation. If there is a gathering and they ask you wear all one color try to comply. It will show the current membership you are a team player. Also it shows the membership you are willing to try new things.

Manners- Be polite, but don’t get caught up in the excitement. Some of the top misgivings when trying to get in to a sorority are 1. too outgoing 2. too reserved. A happy balance between these is actually what current members are looking for. They want to see candidates who have the potential to one day be leaders, but someone who is also willing to learn. So by being respectful and enthusiastic the membership will get to know you and see your true potential.

Most importantly BE YOURSELF!! No one wants a fake candidate, it is not in the interest of the members.

Greek Life isn’t all about parties and hazing (what we see in the movies), there are actually four different types of Greek Life Categories.

1. Honorary Greek Organizations
2. Social Greek Organizations
3. Service Greek Organizations
4. Professional Greek Organizations

So before saying yea or neigh, consider all of your Greek and Non Greek options. Most Greek Life thrives on new members, so when in doubt, ask questions about the different organizations. More often then not, members will be happy to give you information. Also, a surprising amount of faculty will also have information about the Greek Life on campus and can be a great resource to tap into. Overall, Greek Life can be a great experience and can help you build a strong network for you later on, but consider all your option and get as much information as you can before deciding.