October First

On Wednesday the 30^th I interviewed my pledge mom to gain more insight to the problems sorority women face. Although I did not get my interview recorded I took many notes during our conversation that will be put to great use for my final project. All the information I am gathering goes along with my claim that sororities are much more than what many make them out to be. My first question I asked was, of course, what is the number one issue in your eyes that sorority women face. Her response was that many people, especially the ones not involved in Greek life, judge us. Many assume we are partyers, do not care about school, and do nothing positive for our community. She explained how saddening that is to members because it could not be any more opposite. Between philanthropy events, volunteer hours, and GPA requirements all of those judgments are nonsense.  My next question was how does she feel that we could change these harsh judgments casted upon us. Her response was that sadly she just does not know. Unless you are willing to sit down and hear out all the great things we do for our community then no one will really understand. There is so much more to it then the Greek letters we wear to class and the poses we do in pictures. Our sorority is not four year; It is for life. That is simply not something many can understand.