%PDF-1.5 This is because of Baylors mutual selection recruitment, meaning both sororities and PNMs have the opportunity to speak to who they would like to see the following day of recruitment, taking in both preferences. Diversity is found in the general vibe and personality of each sorority, this depends on the specific chapter (Baylors members of that sorority). There are nine Panhellenic sororities at Baylor: Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha. Very involved on campus and host many events throughout the year. 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My name is Cammie Clute and I am a freshman at Baylor University! Similar to the first, this talks about the misconceptions of greek life but goes into more detail about what sororities actually do. Interfraternity Council (IFC) | Multi-Cultural Greek Council (MCGC) | National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) | Panhellenic Council (PHC) CalGreeks fraternity and sorority chapters are members of one of four councils: IFC, MCGC, NPHC, and PHC. Social media is such an underrated element of recruitment and Instagram is currently Baylors best social media platform. CalGreeks fraternity and sorority chapters are members of one of four councils: IFC, MCGC, NPHC, and PHC. If you are acting sloppy, even if you are not drinking, it can still make you look bad so just always be aware of how you are portraying yourself in public. Ill try to keep the rant-yness to a minimum, I promise. You also get into Gamma Chi groups. These organizations provide unparalleled opportunities for community, outreach, and leadership in the Baylor experience. After the first day, a PNM is asked to cut a number of sororities from her selections. OFSL Staff can be contacted via email at fsl@ucla.edu or phone at 310-825-6322. For your parties today, you will walk in like normal and the chairs will still be there. <> For example, on sisterhood day I did not go to Delta Delta Delta and I didnt go to Chi Omega for Bid Day, so I do not know what they did). Channel Islands). Talk about things youre interested in, Conrad said. For information about COVID-19 policies and restrictions on campus, please visit the UCLA COVID-19 resources website. We hope you will engage with us as we are committed to academics, community service, and developing leaders within and beyond our community. 109 Kerckhoff HallLos Angeles,CA 90095-1607 endobj Sororities are a bunch of girls so you can pretty much guess that their will be the athletic girls, the loud girls, the flirts, the shy girls, and all other labels you can stick on someone in every sorority. This community offers its members opportunities to expand their undergraduate experience through service, leadership, campus involvement, academic excellence, spiritual growth and brotherhood and sisterhood. When you walk into the room, there will be a line of girls on each side of you. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Voting for all sororities is different so I cant speak for others but once they turn in their lists of who they want the most and their second choices, a computer matches them with who pref-ed them first. The photographer sets up around now and you hang out and take pictures with everyone. I hope you like these articles as much as I do! 3. Culture is a big deal for me, especially if youre going to spend a lot of time doing work and speaking to each other, Fox said. Sororities are still looking for members that are sophomores. All visitors will be required to follow UCLA COVID-19 guidance. Mon 10-11am (Zoom and in-person); Wed 12-2pm (Zoom only), Thurs 3-4pm(Zoom and in-person), Copyright 2023 UC Regents; all rights reserved. Specific information for fraternities and sororities and the implications and changes related to COVID-19 will be available on our OFSL COVID-19 Response Page. Conrad said that during rush, a PNM should bring water and stay hydrated. The most up-to-date information about UCLA's response to COVID-19 can be found on the UCLA COVID-19 Resources page. A returning member will pick you up, kind of like during parties, and yall will go eat with some of the other girls. They put on multiple events per year that a lot of students attend. Email: lead@berkeley.edu Our Mission; Future Student Information. She said she wanted to embrace the spaces that were created for her and were meant to uplift other minorities. Readers can check Connect to see when and where each are being held. Providing a safe place for survivors of sexual violence to get confidential support. % Zetas are known for getting wasted every weekend and sleeping around. Fast-forward to the end of the day and you are back in Waco Hall. Around mid-October there is an assembly in Waco Hall aboutrecruitment for people who might be on the fence about it. The IFC national affiliated fraternities are dedicated to leadership development, academic achievement, brotherhood, spiritual growth, and service to the Baylor and Waco communities. New Orleans senior Shelynbria Jackson, president of both the Xi Ci chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho and the NPHC at Baylor, said she was drawn to the Divine Nine organizations because of the cultural aspects. Founded in 1981 at Los Angeles, California, the International Fraternity aims to guide men on a lifelong discovery of authenticity and personal growth. Welcome to the best day of Recruitment Week. Theta- known as the "chill" sorority, with girls who don't seem like the typical sorority girl. , Rushing through official sorority recruitment, a run-down, Continue Black History conversation past February, Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Bidens student loan forgiveness plan, 1954 alumnus leaves $6 million to rename, revamp Center for Christian Music Studies. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. All eight sororities have Instragrams, as well as Baylors Panhellenic Council so it is easy to keep up with what the different groups are up to on and off campus. Last but not least, I just want to say that all groups on campus have so much to offer a girl during her 4 years at Baylor so where ever you end up, give it a try and if its not a fit, rush again. You should have the same experience as every other girl going through rush. Or y'all are saying good things about each other because all three have gotten the most crap on here. All sororities have bigs, have initiation, have mixers, tailgate, and form friendships. Ill still be posting advice and such this year so keep checking back! The Department of Student Activities offers significant opportunities for students to get involved and engaged in campus life through membership in the Baylor fraternity and sorority community. Why? We do come from a minority population, Jackson said. The sorority chapters that make up the Divine Nine at Baylor include the Nu Iota chapter of Zeta Phi Beta, the Rho Eta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, the Pi Mu chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha and the Xi Chi chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho. o[7 Conrad said Philanthropy Day was the most important round to her, as her sororitys philanthropy had more personal significance. Bill Daniel Student Center Today there will be no closing assembly. (In my case, I was cut by four and brought back by 2Id preferred and the 2 that I cut). I highly encourage everyone even thinking about going through recruitment to look at all eight sororities and the Panhellenics Instagrams because it is such an easy way to see what sorority life is like at Baylor. The groups are split into three different times to get their bid. I also wasnt shocked to hear that girls would try to guess what groups the different Gamma Chis are in; thats something I did during rush and we would try to get them to accidentally tell us. just saying. Why should you think any differently of someone now? Coming to Baylor, one of my biggest things was, OK, how can I find these safe spaces where Im surrounded by people who look like me, who want to bring more diversity to Baylor and want to serve their communities in different ways.'. 0yJP.CsrMueYTUSq I6DwZ(Q To explore the opportunities to find your place at Baylor, follow the simple steps below. , Inc. Lambda Phi Epsilon () is the world's largest Asian-interest fraternity. Its more important what you bring to the table as a person rather than whats on the outside. Youre complete strangers, but are relating in the fact you both joined an organization that values sisterhood and loving each other as Black women.. Known as the "pretty" sorority. What different qualities might they look for in a non-freshman PNM? Phone:310-825-6322 Top 10 Most Famous Sororities And Fraternities, Impact of Greek Life on Leadership Development. The tunnel will still be there, but instead of yelling, the girls are singing a song. SU Finance: 510.664.7786, LEAD Center Hours: The exit is also the same as yesterday: your girl leads you out and you walk to your next party/Room 117. Partying can be found at Baylor, although it's not as prevalent as it would be at a public school. You also gain opportunities to be involved in various events across campus. Conrad said Open House is a baseline day when sororities give surface-level information, including their values and philanthropy. Each day, PNMs visit fewer sororities. (254) 710-3517. To get into more details about our 8 sororities nationally, you can visit this link. If you have an questions, comments, or concerns you should leave a comment on the link below! Excepttoday, there are chairs set up in the room and a projector. I have gone to grocery stores, been at work and forgot I was wearing my Delta Sigma Theta bracelet, and have met other women who have literally welcomed me with a hug, Fox said. You also rank your bottom 2 (#1 being the one you liked a little bit better than #2). Girls that I knew were wonderful, loving people were placed in sororities that I had heard other freshmen girls tear down and describe as snobby and b*tchy and I knew those things werent true. Easy to get in during rush. These groups are an integral part of life at Baylor for many BU students. As we were discussing how recruitment went for all of our groups, we started talking about how the Gamma Chi girls got to see a different side of the process. That being said, it is a little harder to get a bid because sophomores count as 2 bids rather than 1. If you have comments for us to consider or would like to communicate with us directly, please connect with us at fsl@ucla.edu. The home of Lady and Joy, Baylor's two live American black bears. The parties are 45 minutes today. Are there any tips for getting their attention and keeping it? Today UCLA is home to 66 inter/national and local Greek-letter organizations, six governing councils with approximately 3,400 students which represents 13% of the undergraduate student population. It will have clips from events, activities, and lots of other stuff that the sorority has done. My advice is to go to every groups sub dinners in the beginning and be open to getting to know each group as a whole. Yes, looks affect the outcome, as much as we like to say they dont, but I dont think race has ever truly affected a girls chances, in a good or bad way, of getting into a certain sorority atBaylor. Everyone just moved in and away from their parents, and its time to start making new friends. Stereotypes are wrong because inside a sorority, there is diversity and sororities, all together, are very . Of those, 22 men call the Divine Nine their home away from home. OFSL seeks to promote a safe environment where all students may participate in campus activities and organizations free of hazing. @kQ4 qQ|pr5TwkH-/~Q^}""8HG$]T/B{djuU*Ra8p;0$ Oc_UW8(VqYO!h=H.I|Vm{i_ ~m'r3:,%u% =N|pe*l$. Since not everyone in your Gamma Chi group will have the same party schedule as you, you walk from party to party on your own today. A passion for Baylor and a legacy of service. Theres a group photo of the entire sorority first and then the photographer will go class by class. New sorority to join Baylor ranks The students. Eshleman Hall JP is in the office Monday-Wednesday. I Bought All My Friends by Nicole Whitehead Her roommates at Baylor were also involved in Greek life, one of them was a Zeta Tau Alpha and the other a Chi Omega. Day 4 is Preference Day! Use these to meet new people and see what groups you might want to join. In no way or form am I shaming people for this because I think most of us have been guilty of this at one time or another but I do think in order to grow personally, we do have to reflect on things like this. 37% of the female population at Baylor is a part of a sorority, whether that be a National Pan-Hellenic Council, Unified Greek Council or the Panhellenic Council. Suite 432, Contact Us Change). Don't really have a stereotype, but there are some nice, sweet girls! )O 6SKqkh5v7U:fs9tS'Q jHv>J"i <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Hard to get a bid during rush without connections. <> I talked about photography just because Im a very artistic person. Web: https://fsl.ucla.edu/, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrates centennial, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. co-hosts 34th annual MLK Oratorical Contest, Latinx chapters participate in the first Latinx Welcome, Contact campus offices to make a report or share concerning information. Baylor University announced sanctions against Pi Kappa Phi last week after an investigation found the fraternity guilty of hazing pledges via sleep deprivation. For the first few minutes, you talk to the girl that picked you up. Its just not possible. Chat with a Student Involvement Specialist. The latest updates on the evolving COVID-19 policies and resources for the campus communityx, Interfraternity Council (IFC) |Multi-Cultural Greek Council (MCGC) |National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) |Panhellenic Council (PHC). Visit all the fraternities. One Bear Place #97074 These are perfect for this blog because they both have tips that are universal but also directed towards girls going through recruitment at Baylor. Access the FSL Guidebookhere! Let me clarify that a feel that a sorority gives off is different from a stereotype and they are not to be confused. Good sisterhood. However, this is strongly discouraged. Youre trying to be very empathetic to what their needs are and whats important to them, Conrad said. Learn more about 'Going Greek' at Baylor University. In the fall, another committee will be formed to recommend which organization Baylor should invite to join, based on a number of factors, including which organizations show interest. The organization has developed more than 10,000 Leaders Among Men. Aren't really involved on campus. After the conversation above, Ive tried to think about things in a different way. iSxE.E@O48rYubG.U&QnsbpdG,dK"A@}~TH }Hd$X"'h,,Ro`ThqFbzeBKxtnp'P%=#3EV%$?_d&T4:2`!!2)"+{k>NT]:dr,ae:!cSih?WKAp84BG4:hYo&*A`^P"GZb((:8GuGTx0d-Qs 4] &j#@kVg|d^hKT^FIW j8Z|"jXE5M(: 1MW!ko9"*_ G-[oa'k7krsw*G+^-Kk>G(4YT p6". yvQo=QVB1f)Kde2"eD12bL]GxF OFSL staff is now working on campus, although staff may work remotely as needed. During rush, they are not selective at all because they need girls still. She talks about different comparisons that we, as girls, use in our life that arent necessarily helpful to our well-being. If you have anything you want to hear about or even say, you can leave an anonymous comment by clicking on this link! Go to rush events, and see what the guys are like. 3{! 109 Kerckhoff Hall. I have no problem adapting, but its nice to have a community that looks like you and have the same struggles as you that you can go to about, Kariuki said. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Thats literally the reason that our organizations were founded. A lot of pi phis go out but are classy about it. Wilson said that throughout the week, she brought a notebook to take notes in, which is fun to look back on over the years. Alpha Delta Pi Website Best Sorority House: Phi Mu In 2016, Phi Mu's University of Alabama chapter unveiled a. All of our sororities are very strong nationally and have proven to be through the connections each sorority has given to our very own Baylor members. A week or so after bid day, I sat down with several friends of mine over dinner, 3 of which had been Gamma Chis in this previous recruitment season. 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