Ok I have come to realize that us greeks tend to get stressed out over some of the things that prospects may do or say…simply because they do not know proper protocol. So this thread is for all the greeks to list things that ALL ASPERANTS SHOULD KNOW in terms of proper behavior. (Lets try to keep it simple)
I will begin:
1) Do not go to an interest meeting for more than one org…do your research until you know which one is best for you.
2) If you only want to be greek for the following reasons…then this isn’t for you:
A.Want to join because you like to step
B.Want to get more girls/guys
C.Want to become popular/accepted
3) Do not wear and org’s colors to an interest meeting
4) Do not throw up greek hand signs or do the calls
5) Do not go around telling people what org you are a prospect of.
6) Stay away from the words “ I’m gonna be a ________” or “I’m a future________”
7) Do not cut through party walks or brake lines.
'Tis all for now…
I'd wait until the beginning of the semester.
And having a friend who was there inquire if the organization is still accepting folk for the semester might be a good option.
Life's not always about being comfortable, sometimes you gotta step out of your comfort zone. If you really want it, don't be so timid.
I want to thank EVERYONE who gave advice in this thread about pledging...what to do, what not to do...etc.
I took all of you guys' advice and made myself a nice 5-page study packet (Basically I just copied and pasted ya'llz advice..lol)
By the time sophmore year rolls around, I should be ready to pledge and join a sisterhood!!
i know im not greek, but dont mind if i add on:
- dont ask about stuff u know or suspect to be secret or possess meaning only known to the members of the organization.
- on campuses, treat greek plots like hot lava. dont step on or stand near them... its a respect thing(and if youre pledging or have plans on doing so, its a commom sense thing).
- discretion is key (the most popular phrase in this section of the cafe).. when its time to make intentions known, youll know.
-just be smart- use your head and you wont embarrass yourself and potentially destroy your chances of being initiated later on down the line.
thats jus sum stuff i kno- holla
I recently went on a college tour at the HBCU of my choice and there was a bench with one of the sororities Greek letters and chapter name. I asked our tour guide if it was a problem to sit on the bench since I always heard you couldn't unless you were a member of that organization. He told me it wasn't a problem and that you just can't stand on their plots when they are stepping. I'm confused because many people say different things but I will make sure I don't sit on that bench.
I don't know how to feel about this situation so before I embarass my self I think I'll get some advice on the situation. I've attended a few of this particular org. events as this was the org. I found interest in. I also, got friendly with some of the members not real close but to the point I'll greet them if I see them. Recently they had a coming out, however there was no interest meeting for the past two semesters so I was a bit confused maybe it was invite only. Also, there was a fake facebook account made (I assumed it was by the members of the org. my reason for this assumption is stated later) and the person sent a message to me and a few persons asking us if we were interested in the org. and why, I knew it was most likely the members because some of the persons on that same list came out. I was honest, I don't know if I made a wrong move by answering and I shouldn't have said anything but I simply stated I was interested and it was becaue I liked their relationship as a sisterhood and I realize that they had been doing alot on campus as an org. but I didn't say anything about wanting to join more or less interested in learning more about them. So I felt like maybe I was rejected and I don't know if I should pursue it anymore.
Ok I have come to realize that us greeks tend to get stressed out over some of the things that prospects may do or say…simply because they do not know proper protocol. So this thread is for all the greeks to list things that ALL ASPERANTS SHOULD KNOW in terms of proper behavior. (Lets try to keep it simple)
I will begin:
1) Do not go to an interest meeting for more than one org…do your research until you know which one is best for you.
2) If you only want to be greek for the following reasons…then this isn’t for you:
A.Want to join because you like to step
B.Want to get more girls/guys
C.Want to become popular/accepted
3) Do not wear and org’s colors to an interest meeting
4) Do not throw up greek hand signs or do the calls
5) Do not go around telling people what org you are a prospect of.
6) Stay away from the words “ I’m gonna be a ________” or “I’m a future________”
7) Do not cut through party walks or brake lines.
'Tis all for now…
(Basically I just copied and pasted ya'llz advice..lol)
By the time sophmore year rolls around, I should be ready to pledge and join a sisterhood!!
