Stereotyping

Sororities - as well as Greek Life in general - tend to get a bad rap! There's a lot of information out there that is simply not true. We've all heard it, and we want you all to know the truth - sorority women are smart and dedicated leaders on our campus.  Our Sigma Rho Chi's are proof of this, and they're here to weigh in on how they feel about the rumors and misconceptions that many have about Greek Life. 

And as for sorority girls specifically? 

If this doesn't at least make you doubt the stereotypes you've heard, stay tuned next week for genuine advice and testimonials from our recruitment counselors. 

WE ARE THE RED & WHITE FROM STATE....

Tomorrow is game day! We hope you're as excited as we are to kick off another great season of football and tailgating! GO WOLFPACK!

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Greek Life at NC State

Your first full week of the fall semester is complete! Before you enjoy another fun weekend at college, let us leave you with some information on our campus' Greek Life. Greek Life at NC State may not be as big as it is at other schools, but it's still a big part of our campus! About 11% of our student body is part of a greek organization, and these members are some of the most involved people on campus. Below are some of our Sigma Rho Chi's thoughts on NC State's Greek Life.

Interested in learning more about Greek Life and the four councils on our campus? Check out the NCSU Greek Life website, here, and always feel free to stop by the office and say hi! Happy weekend!

Advice for Freshmen

Coming to a new place and trying new things can be scary! With a whole new surrounding, new classes and new friends, college gets overwhelming.  If you're in the market for some words of wisdom from upperclassman, this is the post for you! Whether or not you're planning on going through formal recruitment next week, our Sorority Recruitment Counselors have you covered.

Sigma Rho Chis

Can you all believe that recruitment is less than two weeks away!? For the next few days we will be hearing what our Sigma Rho Chis have to say about recruitment and their personal advice for those of you interested in going through the formal recruitment process. Our Sigma Rho Chis are sorority women who have disaffiliated from their chapters during the recruitment process in order to provide you all with unbiased guidance, in order to help you find your home! Next week after registration closes, each of you who has signed up for recruitment will be assigned to a Sigma Rho Chi, who will be with you throughout the process. Do you have a recruitment related question for one of our counselors? Ask it HERE or in the comments below and then stay tuned for answers in the coming days!

Info Night Tonight!

Do you have questions about Greek Life and sorority recruitment? Tonight Panhellenic will be around answering questions and talking formal recruitment, so feel free to check it out - whether you're already sure about recruitment or still making a decision. Recruitment Counselors and Executive Board will be available to answer any questions you have - we hope to see you there!

Panhellenic Recruitment Video 2014

Happy Monday, everyone! Hopefully last week went well for you and you're ready to see what the second week of classes has to offer! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at Packapalooza; it's so great to see new faces and we love that you are all so interested in our campus's Greek Life! If you haven't already had a chance to see it, check out our 2014 Recruitment Video, starring our Sorority Recruitment Counselors (or, as we call them, Sigma Rho Chis).  Check out the video and let us know what you think!

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Recruitment Chair Spotlight: Alex Rathbun

You've made it through the first week of classes! We hope to see everyone at Packapalooza tomorrow afternoon for a super fun NC State tradition. Before you check out for the weekend, meet our final recruitment chair - Alex Rathbun of Chi Omega! Alex is a senior studying Business Administration with a Marketing concentration. She is from Morrisville, NC. In her free time, Alex loves to travel, play on the lake, watch One Tree Hill and hang out with her sisters. Here's what Alex had to say to our Panhellenic Quiz questions:

Have a great weekend! Come back next week to join us in our countdown to recruitment!

Recruitment Chair Spotlight: Kristin King

Happy first day of classes! It's time to start the fall semester - that means it's officially time for classes, football, tailgating and - of course - formal recruitment!  We loved meeting everyone who came out to the Ice Cream Social on Sunday night; thank you for stopping by to talk with us! Today the spotlight is on Kristin King, Alpha Delta Pi's Recruitment and Marketing Vice President! She is a senior in Human Biology. Kristin comes from Kinston, NC (where she lives on a farm!) and loves sports! Read more about Kristin, below!

Recruitment Chair Spotlight: Hannah Madden

Time is flying by and before we know it we'll be back in the classroom! While you're taking a break from all the excitement of Wolfpack Welcome Week, here's your chance to meet Hannah Madden, Vice President of Membership for Pi Beta Phi! Hannah is a senior majoring in Textile Management, Supply Chain.  She's from Greensboro, NC and this summer she went parasailing! Check out what Hannah had to say to our Panhellenic Quiz, below!

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream (Social)

Remember, today is the Panhellenic Ice Cream Social! Panhellenic Executive Board, our Sorority Recruitment Counselors and members from each chapter will be there to answer any questions you have and to tell you a little bit more about what sorority life is all about! We'll have plenty of ice cream and would love to talk with you about college life, campus living, and the recruitment process.  We hope you all stop by!

Recruitment Chair Spotlight: Shannon Porter

Happy move-in weekend! Greek Life will be on campus today and tomorrow helping you all with the heavy lifting! We're so excited for freshmen to join us on campus and for sophomores to return for another great year.  Look for us in our red Go Greek! shirts, and don't be shy! We would love to answer any questions you have and to just help in general with getting you set up in your dorm!  Before you get caught up in the excitement of campus life, take a minute to meet Kappa Alpha Theta's Chief Recruiting Officer, Shannon Porter! Shannon is from Rocky Mount, NC. She is a senior in Elementary Education. In her free time, she loves hanging out with friends, babysitting and watching sports. Keep reading to learn more about Shannon!

Recruitment Chair Spotlight: Mary Gray Cunningham

The Recruitment Chair spotlights continue! Today we're featuring Sigma Kappa's Vice President of Membership, Mary Gray Cunningham.  Mary Gray is a junior studying Accounting in the Poole College of Management from Wilson, NC. This summer she studied abroad in Florence, Italy! See what Mary Gray had to say about our Panhellenic quiz, below!

Recruitment Chair Spotlight: Abby Cameron

With less than one month until bid day (!!!), we'd like to introduce you to Abby Cameron, Vice President of Membership for Kappa Delta. She is a Communications major with a Public Relations concentration. Abby is from Greensboro, NC but grew up as a State fan - she loves watching the Pack play basketball! She has a cat named Sasha Fierce and in her free time, she loves eating ice cream, going to hot yoga with her sisters and watching Parks and Rec. on Netflix. See Abby's answers, below!

Recruitment Chair Spotlight: Maddie Brown

Meet Maddie Brown, Recruitment Chair for Zeta Tau Alpha. Maddie is from Greensboro, NC and is a junior in Textile Brand Management. Here's how Maddie answered our Panhellenic Quiz!

Ten Reasons Why YOU Should Go Greek

Greek Life is known for the friendships it creates, but there is so much more to it then that!  Here are the top ten reasons why YOU should go greek!

1. Involvement in Campus Activities

80% of Greek Life is involved in at least one activity outside of their fraternity or sorority membership! Many are involved in three or more!

2. Networking Opportunities

Of the top 50 corporations in America, 47% are led by a member of Greek Life.

3. Social Events

On top of all the great social interaction you will be experiencing in college, sorority membership provides you with fun social events.

4. Leadership Development

Being a part of a Greek organization provides you with the opportunities to be a leader of your peers (which consequently opens the door for more leadership opportunities!). Over 85% of student leaders on 730+ campuses are Greek. This year's Student Body President and Vice President, Senior Class President and Leader of the Pack are all members of Greek organizations on our campus! 

5. Unique Housing Options

25 of NC State's Greek organizations maintain a chapter house, 13 of which are on campus. It sounds cliche, but you'll never have another chance to live with 40 of your closest friends.

6. Academic Support

Greek Life is held to high standards of scholarship excellence. Overall, 55% of Greek Life has a GPA higher than the all-campus GPA at NC State.  Each sorority chapter has members there to help you reach your academic potential!

7. Joining a Campus Tradition

The tradition of Greek societies has been around since the 1700's! The ritual you experience as a fraternity or sorority member will stick with you for a lifetime.  

8. Connection to the Community Through Service

Every sorority on NC State's campus has a philanthropy (or several!) that they support. The average sorority woman serves upwards of 12 hours of community service per semester. Over $190,000 is donated to charity by members of NC State Greek Life every year!

9. Lifelong Sisterhood

Maybe the friendship is what you're looking for in an organization, maybe it's the numerous opportunities and connection and maybe it's something different altogether! Whatever it is, nothing can prepare you for the deep connections you will make as a member.  Any sorority woman could attest; these are deep and meaningful friendships you will keep long after you graduate with a degree.

10. Finding Your Fit Makes Our Big Campus Feel A Little Smaller!

On a campus with over 30,000 students, it's easy to feel lost in the shuffle. Greek Life is a means to find your place on campus and connects you with like-minded people. It's a lot easier to navigate our campus (and life in general) with a support system behind you!  

For more information on joining the Greek Community, check out our recruitment page! 

Recruitment Chair Spotlight: Angela Collevechio

Today the spotlight is on Delta Gamma's Vice President of Membership, Angela Collevechio! Angela is from right here in Raleigh and is a Biological Sciences major with a Human Biology concentration. Learn more about Angela through her answers to our Panhellenic Quiz, below!

Recruitment Chair Spotlight: Nikki Brustofski

Kicking off our Recruitment Chair spotlight series is Nikki Brustofski, Vice President of Membership for Delta Zeta.  Nikki is a senior in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Born and raised in Raleigh, she has two younger sisters and loves serving as a role model to them; Nikki came into college with two sisters and will be graduating with over 100! She says that joining the Greek community has been one of the best decisions she has ever made. Check out Nikki's answers to the recruitment version of our Panhellenic Quiz, below!

Look, Listen, Follow, Commit

As recruitment draws closer, check out the wise words of Texas Tech Panhellenic on making a lifelong decision to commit to a fraternal organization. Check out the post here, and check out the rest of their blog for universal advice on recruitment! Have a great weekend and remember to check back on Monday to meet some of our hardworking chapter recruitment chairs!

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