What's the ACTUAL difference between a fraternity for women and a sorority?
450117
There is no difference.  When the first female fraternities were formed, the term sorority simply hadn't been created yet.  The term sorority was first used upon the creation of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority in 1874.  However, several female fraternities came before them and chose to remain being called fraternities rather than sororities.  \n\nIt's more of a status thing that the female fratenity has been around longer than the sorority.  That's all.
190501
Hell yeah we're out here! Now, granted, we're few and far between. But I find that since we actually had to study during college (rather then join a frat or sorority and drink EVERY night like those darn Business kids) we're more apt to drink/party/rock now. My husband and I race powerboats on the weekends, and I used to play soccer with my local ASCE Chapter before I hurt my knee again. That doesn't mean I don't like to go home and "unwind" with a good Sudoku.
982183
List of social fraternities and sororities:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_social_fraternities_and_sororities\n\nNational Pan-Hellenic Council (umbrella organization for nine historically-black, international Greek letter fraternities and sororities):\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Pan-Hellenic_Council
725239
The NPC sororities accept all races.  I can't guarantee that they will want you, each sorority has it's own membership selection process.  But, it is highly unlikely that you will be cut because of your race/ethnicity.  If you're curious, rush them.  You're not forced to accept a bid if you rush, and you can meet the women.
127635
Well my fraternity doesn't have a "cold room" and i have never heard of a fraternity with a "cold room".\n\n\nA cold room to the best of my knowledge has something to do with brewing beer. Or a places where kegs, bottles or brewing supplies are kept.
157669
There are actually 5 Pan-Hellnic Fraternities (Black frats). Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. is the fifth and last of the Pan-Hell. I know A Phi A 1906 was the first to start, then K A Psi 1911, Omega Psi Phi 1911, PBS 1914, and finally Iota Phi Theta 1963. The best I could say is probably A Phi A since they have been around for 100 years at the end of this year. That is opinion only, I do not know based on numbers. It is almost impossible to know for sure with so many chapters and many other factors.
59941
No. Fraternities and sororities are associations of the college and require that you be students.
330096
What in the world are you doing - pledging a sorority???\nNo one should be able to force you to do stupid stuff like that.
651891
Hi, I am a Master Freemason,\n\nFreemasonry is still around and I think undergoing quite a renaissance. What may be reviving Freemasonry is the search for meaning and a little feeling of loss of identity. \n\nPlus, women are now finding out that some Freemasonry (American Co-Masonry) admits women fully to their rites and practices. I have been to quite a few Initiations, Passings and Raisings in the last year. New Lodges in Co-Masonry seem to be forming yearly. I think it speaks well for the youth of this world that they are searching so diligently.
905782
Did you ask the chapter or review their website? I know in this day and age you should still be able to pledge, just not do all of the "activities" involved. Best of luck and congrats on your pursuit of a degree. I do hope that your dreams come true.
697662
no you need to realize most of what you hear about fraternities in a big stereotype, I was in a fraternity in college and my initiation was actually a ritual and more of an oath intead of an physical or mental humiliation. Im sure some are it depends on the executive board of the fraternity and the school's policies on fraternities
803537
Hello,\n\nI am a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  I am fully aware of the stereotypes that surround all of the african american greek letter organizations. I am a dark-skinned member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.\n\nPersonally, I think that it is just as unlikely that all of my sorors fit into that small state of mind as it is impossible to assume that all black are criminals.  My sorority as well as the other sororities mentioned by another answerer were all founded on principles that would allow us to contribute to the world around us, now, are there any members of the organizations that would fit into the stereotypes....of course there are.  No matter what you could come up with I am sure that you can find a member of any organization to fit it.....but it is unfair to say that we all fit into any particular mold.\n\nPerhaps the sorors who are watching you and who speak to you think that you would be a good fit into the sorority....it does not have to mean something negative......perhaps you should consider that.\n\nI don't think that there is one or two types of people that we tend to associate ourselves with.  That would be nearly impossible.  There are nearly 200,000 of us worldwide.  I know plenty of sorors who socialize with people from every walk of life.  Greek and non-greek.  We like anyone else gravitate towards the people who we think we can be friends with...and if RUSH is coming up soon at your school, there is a huge possibility that they are interested in you as a candidate for membership.\n\nDon't be so quick to lean towards the negative......things are not always what they seem!\n\nBest wishes to you!!!!!
430746
Fraternities were created by students as a way to relax and make friendships and make college life bearable as well as learn things not taught in the classroom. These groups of friends created literary societies:meeting to debate the current issue/ early campus politics. These students met secretly to discuss issues of the time and met secretly mainly cause the college wouldn't approve...Greek letters were used for the name simply because greek and latin were the major forms of studies when fraternities started the First secret society was the Flat hat Club, in 1750 the first greek letter society was Phi Beta Kappa. Fraternities usually met to discus certain issues. My fraternity was stated as a legal fraternity so the orignal members got together to discuss law. \n-------------------------------------\nI will add more later i have a paper to write. Give me more exact questions and I'll answer them the best i can
220058
In my house it is not! 2 of my pledge brothers were legacies and they were not look differently upon...But also they weren't pledging the fraternity just cause their father is a brother there...They liked the current brothers in the house and the pledge brothers
150504
does your college have a system of greek life? i went on to the website and it doenst seem that they do however you might be able to join one at a school your college is affilated with or if you are plaining on going to another college later...
244633
I am a current member in a fraternity at my college. I never thought I was "buying" friends! If anything I was brought closer to my current friends. My college does not allow freshman to join a fraternity and this is a great way to allow you to express yourself at college freshman year. As a freshman at my college I got very involved with many different clubs.\n\nI join to meet new people and make new friends. Before the fraternity I was involved with 3 major clubs on my college campus and one I help start from scratch, so my reason was that i didn't have any friends, I wanted more. Also the opprotunities of brotherhood and business connections. I would be lying if the social scene didn't cross my mind as well. Academics were a big part alot of my borthers are economic majors like myself and I can ask them for help when ever. Finally I love the community service, I am my fraternities community service chair.\n\nI don't see myself not being in a fraternity currently. My borthers were my best friends before pledging and are even stonger now. I didn't see any hazing, my fraternity has strict rules against it. As for "black-balling"(not giving a potential rushee a bid) I have yet to see that take place my fraternity only rushes in the fall, when I rushed! There is some talks of people black balling some in the fall with the upcoming rush. I know the kids that people don't like and for the most part they aren't like the rest of our brothers(womanizers, drug problems, etc.) When thinking about a possible brother you need to think of the worst and what could happen if a problem like that was brought into the house. My brothers do not want our house to go on probation due to someone doing something stupid.\n\nI picked this house simply cause the great community serivice I heard of. Also I met some of the brothers my freshman year. Also my friends from freshman year all liked this fraternity so that is why we decided to rush this one.
255991
I would say not the first one because she is willing to sleep with others until you decide you want to have sex with her. I wouldn't choose the second either because you said it she has emotional issues, you would just be taking advantage of her if you did date her. The third nothing really wrong with her unless you have a problem with long distance relationships. So if I were you I would choose the sorority girl but not because of her looks.