A sorority can help answer these questions and act as a support network as you enter you college years. This support network ensures the best resources, study groups, and opportunities available to help each individual achieve their highest potential.
For you, starting college at a new University is a challenging experience and may seem a bit overwhelming. Some questions you may have are:
Students often find it difficult managing their time with all the responsibilities of college. Chi Omega Rho's purpose is to "support fellow members and pledges in their academic and social growth." You can access a network of junior and senior members who are already knowledgeable about campus resources such as the library, computer labs, tutoring centers, and academic advisers. They are always available for helpful advice.
Each sorority is self-supported through annual dues charged to each member. These dues are collected once per semester to cover such things as social events, Greek Letters, and associated costs. With local sororities, such as Chi Omega Rho, the dues of membership are significantly less being that there is no national dues.
Greek Organizations organize a process of meeting new people and making friends called rush. Rush is a two-week period at the beginning of each semester, which offers you an opportunity to meet each Greek organization and learn what they have to offer their members. Participating in Rush in no way obligates a student to join any organization. If a particular organization is chosen and you are invited into the sorority, you will begin a period called pledging. Upon completion of pledging, you will be initiated as a full member.
Pledging is a 10-week period in which you will be encouraged to learn the background and structure of Chi Omega Rho. This learning process will only be through fun, safe events that will allow the members and pledges a chance to get to know each other. Pledges are never forced or encouraged to do anything that would put their emotional or physical health at risk. Activities are intended to be within a comfortable and secure environment and never disrespect the well being of a pledge or member.
While members are encouraged to participate in social events, academic responsibilities always take priority. However, research has shown that involved college students are more likely to graduate adn they report greater satisfaction with their college experience. Through her sorority involvement, you will learn how to balance your academic, work, campus involvement, and social commitments.
Be supportive and learn as much as they can by asking questions to you as you meet new people through the rush process.
