Archive for 'Greek Life'

Preparing for Rush: Questions to Know

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With the fall semester quickly approaching many young women are preparing themselves for one thing, rush. Whether you are a new face in the crowd looking to receive a bid or a seasoned sister who’s going through her last sorority recruitment, rush is important for all Greek women.Every rush class brings something new to the […]

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Service or Social Sororities: It’s All Sisterhood

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One of the many exciting adventures of beginning a young women’s college career is the decision of whether or not to participate in Greek life. With all of the hustle and bustle of moving away from home and leaving life long friends behind, choosing a sorority is just another huge decision to throw in the […]

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Making Life Easier: ChickSpeak Hearts WebGreek, Inc.

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Most successful companies start with one brilliant idea: Make life easier.
From applications that allow you to navigate your way through a city with one touch, to social media tools like Twitter and Facebook that instantly connect you to friends you haven’t seen in ten years, or celebrities you love to obsess about -the best ideas […]

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The Importance of Big/Little Relationships

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In the world of sororities, the relationship between bigs and littles is an important one. Not only does it help the little learn more about the sorority they are about to become a part of, but it provides them with someone to turn to when they’re not sure what’s going on.
The Process Begins…
The process of […]

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The Purpose of Social Events for Greeks

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Being a member of a sorority or fraternity can have benefits in many different aspects of your life. Greek letter organizations are involved in philanthropic and community service endeavors, often sponsor events and co-program with other organizations and corporations, and provide their members with countless opportunities for leadership. If you are in one of these […]

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The True Meaning Behind Initiation

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When people consider the concept of being “initiated” into a sorority or fraternity, various things come to mind. General assumptions amongst society usually relate to the negative stereotypes and horror stories portrayed in movies. The secrecy behind these organizations has encouraged rumors and misunderstandings regarding the ritual procedures that take place behind closed doors. These […]

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Helping Your Parents Warm Up to the Idea of Greek Life

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When it comes to your sorority membership, it’s understandable if your parents or guardians are having the most difficult time accepting it. After all, some parents may not understand what a sorority does let alone what it is. They also may have heard horrifying accounts or rumors about sororities’ party habits and orientation procedures.
Whatever the […]

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Steps Toward a Better Philanthropy

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As one of their cornerstone objectives, many sororities focus on philanthropy, which is the desire to improve the material, social and spiritual welfare of humanity. Different sororities have certain causes that they’re passionate about and raise money for.
Even if your chapter may not have a philanthropic effort of its own, hosting a philanthropic event or […]

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How to Mend a Hurting Sisterhood

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The sisterhood you gain when you join a sorority is priceless- but not perfect. Don’t believe that all sisterhood is comprised of are the cheesy images of sorority girls laughing over a picnic in green meadows. There is some of that, of course, but the reality is that sisterhood comes with its own disagreements, arguments […]

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How to Shake Off Anxieties of Being a New Sorority Member

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Joining a sorority can be an amazing experience to add to your life’s roster. However, it’s not all rainbows and smiles. Being an active member of a sorority requires much hard work, time and dedication and for new members, a very daunting task. Below are a few tips on how to shake off first-time sorority […]

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