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The ABCs Of Greek Life At The University Of Rhode Island

All about Greek life, from A to Z.

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The ABCs Of Greek Life At The University Of Rhode Island
Lisa Martinez

A. All my new sisters

One minute you're a single child. The next, you have 200 sisters. Better start to get to know Becky, Cheryl, Karen, Hannah, Tessa...

B. Big/Little

Your big and little will probably end up being your best friends through college. They're the people you can go to about anything — and I mean anything — and they will support you no matter what.

C. Chapter

A meeting that occurs once a week to keep you updated in the sorority/fraternity and all about Greek Life.

D. Date party

The winter version of a formal.

E. Exec. Board

The people in charge of making sure the sorority runs smoothly, including President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

F. Formal

A dance in the spring where each member is allowed to bring a date

G. Greek Week

The best week of the year for Greeks, where each sorority is paired with a fraternity to participate in competitions against other pairings. The winners get ultimate bragging rights.

H. Homecoming

The most spirited weekend that allows Greek Life alumnae to come back and visit. It's also prime picture time!

I. Initiation

Every sorority has their own secret initiation process.

J. Jumping into a new family

Your sisters bring you a new home away from your home. They'll be able to help you out in school, work, and anything else life may have to offer. You've got each others' backs.

K. Kicked off campus

Something you don't want to happen to your organization. Rest in peace to the fallen brothers and sisters

L. Lots of letters

Each member has at least ten articles of clothing with their letters on it. Personally, half my wardrobe is made up of letters and sorority sayings.

M. Making memories

Being a part of Greek Life brings you many great times, and memories that you'll carry with you through life

N. New members

Yay! Bid day is when each sorority gains new members to pass down their knowledge and gain a new generation of initiates. Also, the more new members, the more Insta followers!

O. Others working together

Each sorority has their own values and, but work together to better the community. Respecting other sororities and fraternities is a big part of Greek Life — being Panhellenic!

P. Philanthropy

Each sorority and fraternity has their own philanthropy that they spend the year fundraising for.

Q. Quota

The number of members you have to have in your organization.

R. Recruitment

The busiest week(s) of the semester, where each sorority and fraternity is doing their hardest to recruit new members. New members tour houses and get to know members of each fraternity and sorority to see where they would feel comfortable and prosper.

S. Saturdays are for the...

... boys.

T. Throw what you know!

The hand sign that represents your sorority.

U. URI

25% of the University of Rhode Island is involved in Greek Life...without a doubt.

V. Videos. Recruitment videos

Personally, my favorite part of recruitment (besides receiving all the new members) is watching everyone's videos. It's a great chance for sororities or fraternities to use their creative minds and hook new members into their organization.

W. Wedding party

You best believe some of your sisters will be standing next to you on your wedding day as bridesmaids.

X - eXciting

The day you join Greek Life will go down in your college career as one of the most exciting. You just entered a whole new world, got welcomed into a new family, and have to learn the ways of the Greek system.

Y. Young, dumb, and broke

Although being a part of Greek Life is amazing, it does take a few bucks out of your wallet. Save up your Christmas and birthday money!

Z. Zesty pics

The number of pictures you take will blow your mind. From sorority squat to the selfies. All I can say is that your Instagram game will be fire!

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