Join the Family: Get Involved in the Sisterhood & Brotherhood
We’ve seen the movies, we have heard the news stories. But what do you actually know about being a Fraternity man or Sorority woman? The Fraternity and Sorority life community mimics a second family, it gives you an opportunity to grow and improve as a person and advance in your academic, personal, and career goals. Here’s an insight on a few things you most likely don’t know or will never hear about joining a Fraternity or Sorority.
1. Networking
The impact of the Fraternity/Sorority system is one of the best networking opportunities in the world. Whether they are direct sisters or brothers or just simply members of the community you understand each other and you have similar values. Sharing this affiliation is a special bond and you never know the places it can take you!
2. Experience
Chapters provide countless opportunities to be an involved member. Men and women are able to be chapter officers, committee members, or chapter delegates. These experiences expose members to interview environments, public speaking, teamwork and team management. Philanthropic organizations provide you with service experience as well as community engagement. Did you know seeing Fraternity/Sorority letters on a resume is often a huge selling point to some companies? They recognize the leadership and standards a Fraternity man and Sorority woman has and sees them as an asset.
3. Time-management
College gets busy; it’s no secret. Prioritizing and managing our personal and academic schedule has become so much easier. Given affiliated students often have busy schedules we must learn to balance all important aspects of our lives. Most members balance work, school, sorority/fraternity, being an officer or involved in other clubs and still are able to excel! Learning this helpful skill now is only setting us up for success in the future.
4. Pride
Fraternity men and Sorority women are the future, they are leaders, they are catalyst for change, and the most powerful and inspiring people I know. Being a Sorority woman has transformed me into a more well-balanced and confident person, I have experience that will benefit me in the future, and a community of strong and passionate individuals behind me for the rest of my life.
Interested in Fraternity & Sorority Life at Sonoma?
With three councils made up of 20 chapters, Fraternity & Sorority Life is home to nearly 10% of the undergraduate student body. The councils will be hosting info nights about their community and individual chapters. There you will find out the specifics for how to join these fraternities or sororities. For more information and dates/deadlines visit the Fraternity and Sorority Life website.
Follow and Contact these councils for any questions:
Panhellenic Association: @ssupanhellenic
Multicultural Greek Council: @mgc_ssu
Interfraternity Council: @ssu.ifc