I looking around on the CSULB website when I noticed the above 2 sorority names (as well as a whole bunch of others). I know that to be in any kind of college Greek organization, you have to be a member before they tell you anything super importan
t, but why is that? Do they do anything- for lack of a better word- odd, behind the scenes? Also, what exactly is special about being in a Historically black sorority, or any sorority for that matter? Do you receive special benefits as you go through life by being a member?
Keep in mind that I’m only 17, and not going to a university yet. I’m going to a community college first, then transfer to a 4-year, and CSULB just happened to be my college of choice.
Both are actually service sororities and the really important things to know are what are they doing to help their community. Usually that information can be found on their websites.
The secrets aren’t "SECRETS." They just consist of things that members should know. There’s no real need to know that information if you aren’t a member. Like the example from the other poster – if you joined that fraternity, that’s something you ought to know. As a non-member, I don’t really need to know that.
As a member of a sorority, I can say it can be beneficial; especially if you’ve moved a lot like I have. You can meet a group of people with similar interests immediately just by going to a meeting. They’ll help you find a place to live, a hair salon, even a job if you need one. It’s also a great way to do community service.
Also keep in mind, historically black sororities meet for life. It doesn’t end after college. We have graduate chapters that you join after you graduate. We meet monthly (except during the summer) and plan events that are helpful to the community as whole – tutoring, fundraisers, walk-a-thons, clothing and food drives, etc.
I found that I enjoy it more now that I’m older (I joined over 15 years ago.) It was fun in college, but it’s useful now.
