<p>It's been awhile since I posted here, but I figured why not, especially considering the dilemna i'm in. I'm currently just a freshman at a top school and yes I do have friends lol. The problem i'm facing is whether I should join a sorority or not. I feel I do have a good "close knit" of friends, but I really want to explore and venture out of my boundaries. The only problem is I feel like I'll lose myself. Drinking and partying are often associated with sororities and sure enough I feel if I join one, i'll end up doing the same. My current close friends don't seem to supportive of the idea of me joining a sorority and I'm facing a dilemna between myself and my self conscious. Is it worth pledging? any experiences that you've had while joining one?</p>
<p>don’t forget it costs money…</p>
<p>There are plenty of ways to make new friends without joining a sorority. If you feel that joining a sorority is not “being yourself,” then don’t do it.</p>
<p>Dream2be, you will never know what it will be like if you don’t give it a whirl. If you are the least bit curious go through rush and get to know the various sororities out there. This is best done while you are a freshman or sophomore. Be yourself at the rush parties, not a fake imitation of something you are not. You may be pleasantly surprised to find there are girls that have similar interests/background/dreams as you. You may find a house that does charitable work for an organization that you love. If you do get a bid, go to the initial get togethers and meetings and try it on for size. You can always back out provided you do so prior to initiation. Try and get your other friends to go through rush with you. You may all discover that there are some really sweet and fun girls out there. Sororities are not all about drinking and partying. Don’t fall into the trap of lumping all sorority girls into one stereotype. Good luck!</p>
<p>I feel like you have a complete misconception about what Greek life is all about. Joining a sorority isn’t going to change you unless you let it. You rush to find the group you fit in with best - there are all different groups on campus. Sorority life isn’t all about drinking and partying - this isn’t the movies. </p>
<p>If your current friends are opposed to you branching out and wanting to try to meet some new people, are they really your friends?</p>