When you walk into the room, there will be a line of girls on each side of you. OFSL seeks to promote a safe environment where all students may participate in campus activities and organizations free of hazing. We see past yalls bs & yea yall do rush the same kind of snobby, shallow, & fake girls. One Bear Place #97074 Something that is so common among people at Baylor is judging someone based off the letters they are wearing and for a long time, it has really bothered me. The first day is Open House, the second is Philanthropy, the third is Sisterhood and the fourth is Preference Day. You also get into Gamma Chi groups. All sororities have girls of a variety ofraces besides white, but definitelysome more than others. Greek Life is a prominent part of Baylor's campus, with 25% of its student body involved in a sorority or fraternity. % Hard to get a bid without good grades. Theta- known as the "chill" sorority, with girls who don't seem like the typical sorority girl. 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. 4 0 obj At the end of the day, as long as you look nice and youre presenting your best self, its going to be fine, Wilson said. Gamma Alpha Omega, the first Latina sorority at Baylor, is one of the many multicultural organizations available to students. Getting to have those conversations and make those connections was very helpful in making me feel at home and a lot less tense, Wilson said. Eshleman Hall Thanks for listening to my rant. 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. Williams said she hopes her sisters remember that once they graduate, they will always have a sisterhood. endobj Useful Recruitment Week Tips for Freshman by Shelby Blue You can contact our main information line either by telephone at 310-825-6322 or via email at fsl@ucla.edu. There will be the first football game, welcome week rally, Late Night, first week of classes, and so many other things around campus. There are also sub-mixers every night of the week where girls head over to the SUB and meet people from each of the sororities and ask questions. , 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. (254) 710-3517. Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life New sorority to join Baylor ranks The students. She talks about different comparisons that we, as girls, use in our life that arent necessarily helpful to our well-being. I am a Film and Digital Media major and a member of Alpha Delta Pi. Notice Why should you think any differently of someone now? Pi Phi- known for having a variety of girls ranging from granola camp girls to partiers and everything in between. 3{! Before you type:Remember, do not post names, initials, or any derogatory content. 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.'. 1311 S. 5th St This year at Baylor, the potential new members, PNMs, in the 2021 member class going through the rush process will not get to experience that. Normally before you walk in, the Gamma Chis are sitting right outside the door yelling some last minute words of advice such as smile! or just be yourself. After meeting 2-3 girls in one room and learning the basics of the sorority, youre led out by the girl that picked you up at the door in the beginning. 2 0 obj Waco, TX 76798-7074. Each component works closely with the other towards a singular goal: to enhance and expand the university experience for Baylor students. Seeing everyone as equal during this new semester, I find myself being less judgmental in other areas of my life too. Jackson explained that since the Divine Nine were founded because of political and racial issues, so she believes its important for everyone to embrace their historical foundations. Later on, your entire sorority will go do a group activity. Office open M-F 9am to 5pm You also rank your bottom 2 (#1 being the one you liked a little bit better than #2). You also gain opportunities to be involved in various events across campus. 3 0 obj That being said, it is a little harder to get a bid because sophomores count as 2 bids rather than 1. International Fraternity. No. Visit all the fraternities. You also gain opportunities to be involved in various events across campus. One thing that is new to Baylor within the last year is The Odyssey, an online news website for colleges. 97 followers 97 connections. We genuinely exist to serve and uplift Black women, Fox said. There is no prejudice or anything towards differentraces. Hard to get a bid during rush without connections. 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. Its my way of gravitating to other parts of myself that, in my opinion, are interesting.. You then walk to the next room with your Gamma Chi group. The links below will open in a new tab and if you are on your phone, will be able to open in the app as well. SU Finance Office Hours (for finance-related questions and support) Waiting until sophomore year allows you more time to get settled into college and more time to see sororities on campus and how they act towards you before and after recruitment is over your freshman year because unfortunately, some girls do act differently. 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. Very involved on campus and host many events throughout the year. Most will get invited to 30% to 70% of the maximum invites. The parties are 45 minutes today. They invite potential new members to each round just like the bachelor picks women to stay. Zeta- Known as the hard partiers. Conrad said Preference Day can lead to deeply personal conversation, although it depends on the girl. OFSL staff is now working on campus, although staff may work remotely as needed. Known as the "pretty" sorority. OFSL Staff can be contacted via email at fsl@ucla.edu or phone at 310-825-6322. Social media is such an underrated element of recruitment and Instagram is currently Baylor's best social media platform. Join us! You will be surprised how tired you get after being led around a building and talking to people! Because thats what this day is. SAEs at Baylor are way different than your friend's SAEs from Texas Tech. 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. Has super sweet, goofy and quirky girls who are wife material. It is mostly about not judging sorority women for the stereotypes connected to sororities but also challenging the same women to not fall into those stereotypes. They start with nine and then go down to seven, five and two. This is for the sorority as a whole. ]MhekSEj,JT0Oi9|{E%?OFkVx=5nxH "5l27~TMjO5SJ:SS1MxJ0@O|p)+6?J5 {Q~FzQVV^iG'>8~uGT-j&4~SEj"LG(>8~"5y"~SEj&nol8&jH|%H+Ol%YWqV]XW6JP!7c4F&\2p(:8ewu7KjshDQM/;-q]8A;Vms ig(-JrAx T2svU$%_8 SGH0U:yu\@c]|pj"qR$ H#PTfF aulAGCrP|phO3vy-/7 (defined as anything above 15% ABV) is not permitted at any social event. Baylor University Waco, Texas 76798 1-800-229-5678. Dallas junior Myia Fox, president of the Rho Eta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, said she has always been big on joining groups of women who look like and can relate to her. Youre trying to be very empathetic to what their needs are and whats important to them, Conrad said. Expect tovisit all 8 sorority rooms this day, each being a 30-minute visit. I know I would not want one thing about me to be what someone judges all of me off of so I try not to do that to others now. You can also go sit in Room 117 where some Gamma Chis will have movies playing. Yes, this is not even a huge Baylor problem. A girl will pick you up at the door and you will go talk with her for a few minutes and then there will be a small ceremony. Now, just because there are 6 party slots today does not mean you will be going to 6. 2GalG\'taG5y|B~Rk4oi+5-vq6.xAQv _O{v&\fLSnqq/| e?E;0P17W^qSi5?%Tu!l= mei. She said they couldnt believe it and said they saw her in a completely different way now. Very sweet, intentional girls, lots of events, great sisterhood. The #1 Biggest Problem with Sororities by Elizabeth Starr Why is it that once we learn someone we know or meet is in a certain organization, our idea of them changes? Jalen Harding, a recent alumnus from Chicago, said the brotherhood and participation in his fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, never stops. The sorority has now grown to include 155 active chapters in the U.S. and Canada. 2465 Bancroft Way Lindsey Goldstein, M.Ed. Built as a space for Baylor Greek life to come together, the two-story, 51,000-square-foot building contains nine sorority suites/meeting rooms, a computer lab available to all students, a chapel and prayer room, and an office for the Panhellenic Executive Board. All eight sororities have Instragrams, as well as Baylor's Panhellenic Council so it is easy to keep up with what the different groups are up to on and off campus. endobj SU Finance: 510.664.7786, LEAD Center Hours: Hard to get a bid during rush without connections. Baylor University Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) is a diverse community with over 40 inter/national and local organizations. We can help you find a home at Baylor University. endobj Dorms open back up and everyone going through recruitment is moved back in. I wouldnt drill call them to hang out or try to everyday but just try to stay on their radar throughout the semester. In the future, I want to post the ones by sorority members talking about their experience but right now, there are only 2 posted so I will wait and hope more will be posted in the future. Beyond the Stereotype by Shelby Blue Then youll sit down to watch a 5-minute video about the sorority. YouTube UCLA Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, 109 Kerckhoff HallLos Angeles,CA 90095-1607. CONNECTING THROUGH FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE Hands down the most popular student organizations are fraternities and sororities. PNMs receive their bids on Jan. 15. ^ACACIA is continuing to expand (starting a chapter of their fraternity) this semester. Ill still be posting advice and such this year so keep checking back! Partying can be found at Baylor, although it's not as prevalent as it would be at a public school. 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. We hope you will engage with us as we are committed to academics, community service, and developing leaders within and beyond our community. For information about COVID-19 policies and restrictions on campus, please visit the UCLA COVID-19 resources website. You will go to up to 2 parties that you ranked the night before. Finding Your Home by Emilie Sims Your place to get connected to student organizations. Until youve met and truly gotten to know at least 50, maybe even more, of the girls in one sorority, you have no right to label the sorority as a whole. 6*[WVL Has some sweet girls, but as a whole, ADPi isn't it. When it comes to any college student, everyone is busy so texting sorority membersfirst to hang out doesnt necessarily make you seem desperate but like you are putting effort into your friendship. Top 10 Most Famous Sororities And Fraternities, Impact of Greek Life on Leadership Development. Although it may not be for everyone, those who choose to go Greek make life long friends. The IFC national affiliated fraternities are dedicated to leadership development, academic achievement, brotherhood, spiritual growth, and service to the Baylor and Waco communities. Don't really have a stereotype, but there are some nice, sweet girls! Before recruitment, PNMs need to submit their registration. Hougen said sorority women were referred to as "Baylor bow heads" because of the giant bows many women wore in their pony tails. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Many of the Divine Nine organizations were founded at Howard University in 1930 at a time when Black students were not allowed to join Greek-letter organizations at white institutions. The home of Lady and Joy, Baylor's two live American black bears. They put on multiple events per year that a lot of students attend. Email:fsl@ucla.edu Most liberal sorority. 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. PNM orientation is on Jan. 10, and recruitment rounds are four days long. You will feel known and loved. Line Jersey Information; 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. Now, Im not the type to drink or hook up with some guy on the dance floor or whatever, but I like staying up late and dancing and just having good clean fun. My name is Cammie Clute and I am a freshman at Baylor University! Staff working hybrid schedules, SU Finance Hours (checks, cash, deposits at the LEAD Center 432A) Williams, Fox and Jackson all said they felt like they were a part of something bigger than them and a network that reaches far beyond the Baylor bubble.. Some people think that in a few years they will be a top house, but as of now, they are still trying to build a presence. We do come from a minority population, Jackson said. Known for not partying (although a few do, but they are called "unicorns" haha). Each fraternity/sorority chapter is listed within its council and sorted alphabetically, including its address (where applicable) and type (Fraternity or . Congratulations, you survived Recruitment Week! Talk about things youre interested in, Conrad 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. Each sorority has a variety of girls and you will find amazing girls in each) Pi Phi- known for having a variety of girls ranging from granola camp girls to partiers and everything in between. They have had a lot of events that look fun. Phone: 510.642.5171 Alpha Chi O- As a whole, axo doesnt have much of a presence on campus at all. Its just not possible. This community offers its members opportunities to expand their undergraduate experience through service, leadership, campus involvement, academic excellence, spiritual growth and brotherhood and sisterhood. x\6Ay]U(&m^r8{p#),/ldk83oH}./zoo>|w$UQ$+? VE}?|kn]-7{[ The start time is 7:45 AM with a morning assembly in Waco Hall. Fast-forward to the end of the day and you are back in Waco Hall. Gamma Chis are the people that will help you get to all the parties and help with ranking at the end of each day. After you get your bid, each sorority has a little waiting room in the SUB that you will go to while everyone else is getting their bid. If you have an questions, comments, or concerns you should leave a comment on the link below! 3. 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. At Baylor, there are four main councils that make up Greek life. Once again, you might not have 4 parties, so Room 117 comes in handy with the Netflix in that situation. Id also love to hear more about what you guys want to see on the blog so let me know your thoughts! Great, intentional girls with good sisterhood. Ill try to keep the rant-yness to a minimum, I promise. The photographer sets up around now and you hang out and take pictures with everyone. Meet girls in the fall and find the ones you feel most connected with. Finding the right sorority for you is like finding a second home, and with COVID and social distancing rules, finding that home has become far more difficult. After watching the video, you talk to your girl a little more and might meet 1-2 more girls. EB"x"N,SW2u)16pjD$QJ|bf/%:S*\J(GR~B 6;Jd4hXNH;vjJG(8bd9CUrbv]. This means every sorority will try to take only their favorite sophomores. 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. 1 0 obj , Inc. Lambda Phi Epsilon () is the world's largest Asian-interest fraternity. We hope your unique experience will include joining an organization, attending a campus event, enjoying a campus tradition, or simply visiting one of our historic buildings. Yes, this is not a huge world problem. You know how when youre driving on the highway in your hometown and you see someone else with a Baylor sticker and you freak out because youre connected in this awesome way? We are available via in-person, telephone, email, or Zoom web conferencing. For your parties today, you will walk in like normal and the chairs will still be there. %PDF-1.5 All of the girls head over to Waco Hall for an assembly to get some last minute details that will be important for the rest of the week. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 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