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What To Do When You're a New Member in a Sorority

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What To Do When You're a New Member in a Sorority
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Being new to a sorority can be daunting, especially when you don't know many people. There are a lot of things I realized throughout my time as a new member, and here are a few things I did or wish I had done.

1. Spend as much time at the house as you can (within reason)

Don't be afraid to just sit in the living room or kitchen doing your homework. Nine times out of ten, when sisters see you, they will be thrilled to talk to you and get to know you.

2. If there are optional sorority events, go to them

Even if you don't yet know any of your sisters yet, being present is the easiest way to get to know people and make friends.

3. If you spot a sister in your class, sit next to them

You don't even have to know their name yet. It can be overwhelming for a new member to memorize and recognize roughly 80 some names and faces. Sisters understand that it's not easy to do, and no one expects you to know their name within the first week or two.

4. If a sister reaches out to you to hang out, do it!

Even if the time doesn't work for you, ask them if they are free at another time. You can even offer to do something with other people as well, that way it is less awkward.

5. Talk to the girls in your member class

Even if you are all strangers, you are all going through the same experience right now. And you may not realize, but some of these women may become your best friends. Being close with you member class is one of the best experiences I've had. If you don't already, make a member class group chat. Ask if anyone wants to go to the dining hall for dinner, or if anyone is going to the sorority house that day. It' such a casual way to get to know people
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