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[quote=Anonymous]1.  Sororities are very different than fraternities.  I was in a sorority on a large state univ.  Even when I was in it, I knew enough that I wouldn't want my son to be in a fraternity, but I would have been o.k. with a daughter being in a sorority.

2.  Sororities differ greatly among themselves.  Some are exactly like the stereotypes (i.e. blonde, beautiful, mean girls with superiority complexes),  and some really are full of nice, normal college girls just looking to be part of a smaller group in a big college.  Of course, the latter are less "selective"/exclusive and the rest of the greek system knows it.  But, there ARE sororities that don't have the "luxury" of being bitchy.

3.  As I alluded to above, sororities can be a good way to find a smaller group within a larger university.  They offer opportunities for leadership that you don't get by living in the dorms or off campus.  They also provide info. and connections to leadership opportunities in the greater campus.  (i.e. I got an unpaid "job" as ______, b/c another girl in the house was connected to that organization and served as a reference... that later was used as something on my resume for a real job, etc. etc.)

4.  I'm not a big fan of sororities and probably would not encourage my DD to be involved even though she would be guaranteed "in" as a legacy.  It can be irritating to have to go to certain social events.  But, IMO, it's not the end of the world and it can be positive.

5.  Dry -- IME, all sororities were dry -- i.e. no alcohol; and no boys overnight.  Obviously very different than how fraternities are typically run.  
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