<p>It takes me awhile to make friends since I'm always nervous about approaching people. If people approach me, I'm fine, but I've never really been one to just walk up to someone and introduce myself. So I was thinking of joining a sorority. That whole sisterhood thing is kind of cute. </p>
<p>Anyway, what are the sororities like? Are they the party sororities?
Because I'm not much of a partier. Okay, I don't really party at all, nor do I drink. But I figure that joining a sorority is a great way to meet new people and get more involved on campus.</p>
<p>The sororities at Binghamton are generally party oriented so I understand your concern about not fitting in if you don’t drink. You obviously do meet many people by doing it but not without a cost (read: pledging). Frankly, they are not for everyone.
There are many ways to meet people on campus and becoming more involved like joining clubs, performance groups and sports teams. Or you can consider joining a professional frat. They are co-ed and there are ones for business, premed, engineering, prelaw and community service. These types of organizations attract a different crowd than “regular” greek life.
The only way to find out if you want to join a sorority is if you actually decide to rush. You have nothing to lose by doing it and it forces you to be outgoing. If you decide you don’t any of them you don’t have to join.</p>