Greek life

Delenie

School's starting too soon! In just a matter of days, I will be going to class and living at my sorority house  again.

Unlike most of my friends who are apartment hunting, I luckily have things figured out: As one of sixty girls living in the house, I receive my living expenses as a package, much like you do in the dorms.

The deal with sororities  is that you have to pay a semester membership fee, along with rent and utility expenses that do not vary over the course of the semester, which makes life way easier. It might seem like a lot of money to shell out at once. But don't let that be the only reason that holds you back from deciding whether or not to rush and join one. 

What are some of the perks of Greek life?

• Since sorority houses generally have "house moms" that cook gourmet meals everyday, you will not have to worry about starving. J In some cases, having meals provided for you can save you time and money (if you're like me and eat out all the time because there just isn't enough time to cook).
• A sorority could enhance your social life since you are always mingling with other groups and invited to Greek events. This could be helpful if you are a freshman — it might seem less intimidating to live with a group of girls and develop a solid foundation when you're on your own for the first time.
• Being part of a sorority could provide job connections and networking opportunities in the future, just like Elle Woods found  with Congresswoman Libby Hauser. (Yes, I know this is fictional!)

Some of my friends think living in a sorority is a big expense when you can live in an apartment for much cheaper, but I think sometimes the experience outweighs the expense.

How do you feel about Greek life? Share your thoughts with us!