Chi-O and Tri Delt are mid. This is literally the absolute dumbest article I've read about sororities since I went to college in 1987. The Kappa chapter was shut down for drugs and hazing at Rollins and OSU, and dancing topless at SMU on bid day? AXO girls are generally not considered terribly hot or popular but they are respected as classy and involved in campus life. The women of the west are changing what it means to be part of a strong group of women who want to help change the world not just change an outfit. . Take Pi Phi, for instance... it says they have a reputation for being a fake (and reputation does not equal reality), but check out this quote: "Many consider them to be obsessed with their looks, and have body image issues. I've heard a lot about PKT, Pi Phi ,Kappa, Theta, because they all go after rich girls. Being a member myself, I feel that these stereotypes hold some truth to them. Some sororities have close ties to fraternities on the same campus and get together informally and for major events. This is very interesting stuff. You should join Zeta Phi Beta. Change ), Preview: The Epsilon Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Present Mock Playboy Weekend 2014, Summer Preview: Atlanta Greek Picnic 2014, Review: Black Greek 101: The Culture, Customs, and Challenges of Black Fraternities and Sororities. Every girl should have the opportunity to get a feel for each and every house she rushes and decide for herself which she would fit in the best at. The fact that many Tri-Delts consider themselves top-tier might explain some of the resentment they get from other sororities. And as for the parents and others commenting on this and taking it seriously, don't. REAL feedback would be greatly appreciated. I would venture to say your fraternity life was short and you are disparately trying to relive your college life. Alpha Chi Omega ("AXO" or "A Chi O") is mid-tier sorority with a widely varying reputation. Kappa.doesnt have the rich rep, or cute, they kinda hate each other. This sorority seems more concerned about recruiting a wide range of girls, which can make chapters diverse and interesting, than recruiting the most "beautiful" girls. Zeta Phi Beta Gamma Alpha Chapter Probate Stroll 2015 - Duration: 7:02. Chi O id top tier there also. I think it is slightly ridiculous that people make pages like this. F off with this. They can be really snobby to girls on the first day. I find this to be interestingly accurate for major generalizations about sororities. Many consider them to be obsessed with their looks and say they have a reputation for body image issues. DGs tend to enjoy a level of respect among other sororities and fraternities. I also know they party--but that is not their focus (particularly after freshman year!) Woody H. (not Hayes) on December 14, 2013: Very, very interesting stuff!!! Sure, being a freshman gives you a better chance because you will be a 4-year member, but at the same time, sometimes the older girls that join halfway through college end up being stronger members for the short time they are there, and it also sets you apart from all the freshmen who are rushing because you are different! when you see or hear the words alpha kappa alpha or delta sigma theta, what are your thoughts about the organization? I attend one of the top universities in the country, and arguably the most competitive sorority school in the country. They try to be the cool girls on campus. DO NOT pay any attention to articles like this. It’s interesting because they seem to have almost no current rep at all. At my school the top three sororities are Delta Zeta, Tri Sigma, and Alpha Sigma Alpha. I actually think Livelonger did a good job of presenting each sorority with both positive and negative points. Obviously every girl going through rush wants to get into the "best" sorority on their campus and wants to be part of the "top tier." I’m proud of my sorority. Attend a recruitment orientation session. This is complete nonsense and pure garbage. Definitely ChiO and KKG are the top tier at most schools. Pi Phis tend to be arrogant, and really don't care what people think of them, they seem to be above it all. At our school they are mostly blonde cutesy girls, but they are big in to their philanthropy. http://gawker.com/5994974/the-most-deranged-sorori... A general image is dangerously close to a stereotype. I can not believe that this is something that exists. Greek life is a fantastic experience where so many memories and bonds are made and stereotypes should not be considered during recruitment. Apr 10, 2013 - The reputations of Chi Omega, Delta Zeta, Alpha Phi, Delta Gamma, Delta Delta Delta, Zeta Tau Alpha, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Alpha Chi Omega, Pi Beta Phi, and Katta Delta. Their academic reputation is good, but they also have a reputation for avoiding tough majors in favor of less-demanding subjects that don't conflict with their social lives. What about Alpha Sigma Tau? I can agree it has to be an objective sort, of survey that produces such varied results, but as there many kinds of, people, there must be many kinds of "groups" to belong to. They can be competitive in Greek life events, which may make them appear to be top tier; however, their focus on socializing can affect their academics and philanthropy initiatives. Two DZs are on our school’s Junior Panhellenic Council. Kappa Delta ("KD") is considered an up-and-coming sorority, one that has risen to the top-tier in terms of reputation in recent decades. You seem very accurate in your general portrayals of the different sororities. Zora Neale Hurston Author, Anthropologist . Many other sororities say they are “hot in a fake way,” with heavy use of makeup and a bit of a princess complex. Just like Lambda Chis for guys. People treat them as if they don’t exist. Well I'd just like to start off by saying, it is never too late to join a sorority! . Lot of truth inthe reputations, except there are a lot of really genuine, nice, friendly Pi Phis who are my friends. Many consider them to be obsessed with their looks and say they have a reputation for body image issues. And if you think you need to be in a sorority to "be somebody" you need therapy. They take sisterhood seriously and try not to get caught up in drama, which might lead to the sentiment that they're aloof and snobbish. Also, I know several Kappa Kappa Gamma's from other schools, and boy are you right about them! Sorry, I was pretty brutal with Gamma Phi Beta. AXO and DG not too far behind. From the little I do know some sororities do charities and that is good in my book. Current members, like Emir Bailey of Phi Beta Sigma, Inc., Alpha Chapter, encouraged students to actually learn about organizations instead of basing their opinion on stereotypes. No need for competition and comparison. UConn, and Ohio State. They actually drop out of recruitment than pledge a bottom tier sorority, like kappa Kappa Gamma or DZ. You also hear Kappas described as popular, and sometimes (but not always) smart and classy. Girls going through rush (and those rushing them) will decide where they fit in the best; the recruitment process is designed to try to ensure that good matches are made, and each PNM ultimately joins the house in which she will feel most comfortable. Thank you! However, they do not want to be seen as boring, so they try hard to look like party girls. Not good from everything i'm reading and I don't know how accurate it is. These are where you’ll learn the mission and values of each sorority, and you’ll pick up whether what a sorority says is in line with what is really going on. Nevertheless, recruiting in this fashion does attract beautiful girls. The Pi Phis were from 4 different schools, and they were all the most beautiful group of girls, classy, richer than the 1 Kappa, and fun. This reputation is by no means uniform, which may be due to the diversity of girls who pledge KD. Kappa is rich and cute. So, that becomes the best time to assess. I never felt compelled to join myself, but you are right, those that do good charity work should be admired. She was born in Notasulga, Alabama. I find that college is s great place to create lasting friendships, with or without a sorority. Match. Some of these may contain offensive language and negative stereotypes. AOIIs can have the reputation of being "srat" girls - sorority girls who hangout with a particular fraternity on campus. Maybe because of the money they tend to bring with them, their houses tend to be one of the nicest on campus. With consistently high marks for physical attractiveness, sociability, and popularity, Pi Phis certainly earn the envy of other sororities and the interest of fraternities. The Sorority's international programs such as Z-HOPE (Zetas Helping Other People Excel) through Mind, Body and Spirit serve to empower people from all walks of life.As the sorority moves toward its centennial, it retains its original zest for excellence. Audrey Selig from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on August 24, 2013: My sorority is not on this list, but I am aware of Pi Phi, KD, Chi Omega. It was one of the first sororities founded. We are Phi Sigma Sigma at West Chester University! She is a freshman at Duke and pledged AKA because "they made me feel welcome". Zeta Phi Beta: I seem to get conflicting reviews on how these women act. This may be due to the fact that the sorority has recently fought its way to the top tier and has a reputation to maintain . notforme.". They are considered down to earth women and they cherish sisterhood. I'm from the Midwest. Most sororities include philanthropic activities, which can range from working with local non-profits to fundraising or helping maintain the sorority house and grounds. They are known for swinging their hair, checking their mirrors, and piercing ears with their traditional call (Skee-Wee). But these might very well be the gripes of sororities with an inferiority complex?" Not a sorority bid. They have heavier girls in their sorority and would completely humiliate their pledges by making them strip down in front of their brother frat to circle 'prob' areas in a sharpie. You have got to be kidding. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. they are. Zeta Tau Alpha tends to be far more popular in the South than elsewhere in the country. They are not considered nice—but not outright nasty either. BECAUSE HE IS A MAN! These incidents don’t define them either. Learn for yourself. The event, hosted by Zeta Phi Beta and Delta Sigma Theta, was meant to spread self-love when the Zoom meeting was disrupted by an unidentified group that blasted the screens with racist epithets, swastikas, anti-Semitic rhetoric and racial stereotypes at about 9:30 p.m. PAN LOVE PEOPLE!! "Classy" and "involved" are not words typically used to describe Alpha Phi girls, but "fun" and “popular" are. I'd say Chi O is more top tier and Pi Phi is universal top tier. :). If they didn't like you,you knew it. It's definitely not for me though. Melissa Clason from Fayetteville, NC on October 17, 2014: Delta Gamma became infamous a while back due to an angry, profanity-filled email by a member of the University of Maryland chapter. Nice girls with a strong sisterhood. The biggest sororities have hundreds of chapters across the U.S. and abroad and the oldest have been around since the 1850s. One consistent observation is that KDs are obsessed with popularity. I think Delta Delta Delta is right on. Depending on the campus the girls can change but one thing holds true. At the end of the day, these women are great in their own way and serve the community. Zeta Phi Beta was founded on the campus of Howard University on January 16, 1920. I agree that you have to look at each campus to determine the "worth" of a sorority. Theta smart and cute. Each chapter varies and although SOME of these stereotypes are similar to those on my campus, some are so far from it. Find out for yourself by visiting during recruitment activities. They're smart in that way.They use their elevated social status to close the court doors. ( Log Out / Now their National name is Kappa Kappa Gramma. This may not be a fair assessment, though, and might simply be the sentiment of those who have seen—and resent—KD’s rise in rankings. The same can be said about all Greeks. Garrett Mickley from Jupiter, Florida on July 13, 2011: That's very interesting. Looks can come and go, boyfriends change but sisterhood is a lifetime. Participate in recruitment activities. My experience was that the Kappas, Thetas and Pi Phis were tops. When you live with someone and work so closely with that person and others, the friendships become important. Furthermore, if you're going to generalize like this, then include all panhellenic sororities, not just the largest national groups. They don’t’ take discuss the positive (writer’s few) compliments about popularity and attractiveness. This stereotype is, of course, hotly disputed by the Zetas themselves. Sorority girls are empowered woman driven to make a difference, donate time and better themselves. At my school, Chi O and KD are considered the "best" sororities and what you said about the Chi O's is illustrated exactly at my school. They have found a place to do philanthropy, learn incredible study habits and make life-long friends. This stereotype may, however, be sour grapes on the part of other sororities with inferiority complexes. “Remember that you will be spending a lot of time with these people and you want to make sure that they are who you want to be around,” said Bailey. ALL have very rich girls and fake girls. For instance, nationally ChiO is "Make-A-Wish" and DG is "Service for Sight." this is so out of date it's pathetic. My younger sister pledged Pi Phi at Kansas, and again, mostly blonde, debutantes, and extremely selective. Generally rich, classy, snobby, and brunettes Who are equestrians. This was really interesting to read. Unlike some other top-tier sororities, Kappa Delta members do not have the reputation for being all clones or princesses, but they do all tend to be popular and social. Some sororities are known for being very involved in campus life, which could be a good fit for a girl who enjoys group and club activities. Beautiful, classy, intelligent girls are in APHI! Shame on you. NO ONE has the right to try to determine which is "better" than the other. If you would like to participate in recruitment again, you can during the next primary recruitment period. :(. Yeah, KKG takes the cake. SDTs were the athletic ones, but known to be easy..std sdt. Interesting how it all works. Kappa Kappa Gamma ("Kappas") are known for being rich girls. They are not considered nice—but not outright nasty either. These women are great for lending a helping hand when their sisters are down. When they put on this show of being social, they can become unclassy and sloppy. I've met s lot of heavy, mean, unattractive kappas and KDs. The KD girls at my school aren't afraid of being a little odd and that's what makes them so approachable. (They can definitely handle their liquor.) One of the "top" sororities in this write-up just had to shut down their chapter, and one of the "mid-tier" sororities has so many top women that it's almost embarrassing to the other sororities on campus. School is very important to them because they tend to … As a generalization of the whole country, this is pretty accurate! Trust the process. Half of KKG's pledge class drops out before graduating. Carolee Samuda from Jamaica on June 23, 2011: Wow, all I knew about sororities before was from movies. Kappa Kappa Gamma seems to be falling in their ranking some due to their wild, "substance' use, and 'easy' dating habits. Possibly because of this, other Greek organizations have highly polarized opinions about Zetas. Pi Beta Phi girls ("Pi Phis”) are considered by most to be top-tier but also have a reputation as fake and superficial. Tami Rogers from Seattle, Washington on February 09, 2015: Both of my daughters are DG's at the University of Washington. Whatever you read here should probably be ignored. Pi Phi is the beautiful, richest sorority on top at my HUGE frat/sor oriented school and kappa and Chi o are the bottom. I’m a DZ and we just received the 2019 Chapter of the Year award from the University of Tennessee Panhellenic Council. In spite of their relatively low profile, AXOs are considered down-to-earth and real. Sadly, these stereotypes persist. Kappa Delta is not like Kappa Alpha Theta, which was omitted, and also considered top tier. Some are more popular in the northeast and others in the southern states; some sororities are more focused on philanthropy or academics and others on social activities. Spell. Ask past and current members, and even people who rushed but did not join for whatever reason, about their opinion of a sorority. ( Log Out / Thanks! Perhaps your guide will give others a better initial overview so THEY, unlike me, will still consider pledging some of these sororities :D. Jason Menayan (author) from San Francisco on June 23, 2011: Yes, they are popular on certain college campuses, not as popular or even nonexistent on others. The deluge of imagery was scrawled by hand on the screen. such websites are not going to give you any information to work with when selecting (or dropping) a sorority. what kind of people you want to have as mentors and long-life friends, partly by reputation, but mostly by YOUR OWN GUT FEELINGS! DDDs tend to be heavily invested in philanthropy, and would prefer to be labeled "classy" over "fun to party with," although they do not want to be considered boring. This is literally obnoxious. They are considered to be laid-back and are probably the least likely among major sororities to worry about their reputation. Jason Menayan (author) from San Francisco on July 05, 2016: The title says it all: these are stereotypes. Everyone is different. Chi O is probably the most well-known sorority, especially in the South, and is a top-tier at many of those schools, not nationally. I'm so glad that i read all the comments before leaving this page. The reputation of Zetas ranges depending on who you talk to, but "party girls" is a fairly common descriptor; the less charitable have compared Zetas to the cast of the Jersey Shore. AOE. Agreed that different universities hold sororities in different esteem!! We don't have much of that her in or country, but from what I have gathered it's not so bad if you find the right one to be a part of. AXOs are nice and friendly, which can make them somewhat classy. Phi Mu is very popular at LSU, but NOT at Arkansas and they even lost their chapter at UA bc they couldn't maintain their numbers. This is why sorority stereotypes exist. Phi Sigma Sigma - Zeta Gamma Chapter, West Chester, PA. 723 likes. Look past the make up/money/chapter stereotype. Neither one is the "sorority type". Their founders were members of Alpha Kappa Alpha before deciding that they wanted to start their own sorority. Don't judge! This article was definitely slanted toward Southern and Eastern campuses since the "hottest " sororities in the west (with two exceptions) were not on the list. This description may be related to two stereotypes about them: 1) they're not generally the most beautiful women on campus; or 2) they’re “easy.” This reputation has, unfortunately, led most other sororities on some campuses to consider them lower-tier. They are known as the exclusive ones. However, I will say, I know plenty of Zetas who are beautiful and well-rounded so don’t let the silly stereotypes fool you. ddhoopzgirl1. Sisterhood is not a competition!! We have the highest chapter GPA on our campus and we're beyond passionate about our philanthropy. You are clueless. At the bottom tier is kappa kappa gamma, delta zeta, AZD, and kappa delta. ( Log Out / In fact, today, someone I know is driving out of town to visit a sorority sister from twenty three years ago. They tend to be the prettier and wealthier girls. Fake, no, if they don't like you, YOU know!! Then it's between Tri-Delt, Theta, and DG. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (ΖΦΒ) is an international, historically African American Greek-lettered sorority.In 1920, five women from Howard University envisioned a sorority that would raise the consciousness of their people, encourage the highest standards of scholastic achievement, and foster a greater sense of unity among its members. Even with some of the negative comments (which are expected and should be from every house), I have to say that this is pretty spot on for Texas schools, Bama, and Ole miss (theta exception for rebels). Those young ladies are awesome. Of course this is where the rivalry comes from between these two sororities. DZ members take pride in their deep involvement in campus Greek life. Pi Beta Phi girls ("Pi Phis”) are considered by most to be top-tier but also have a reputation as fake and superficial. Interesting Hub conversation @livelonger. One thing I have noticed recently at a lot of campuses, is that kappa kappa gamma getting a reputation of being druggies. They are not considered nice—but not outright nasty either. Every sorority has different traits from chapter to chapter. Any female that is a part of an African-American Greek-lettered sorority knows all about them. To ALL of the sororitys we are great people and DONT let a random website tell u what u are not!! We also ALL have different personalities. Ole Miss, Bama, LSU who cares! Welcome Spring 19 initiates of the Theta Beta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Like, Comment, and Give my Subscribe button a Smooch ! Anyone and everyone ever involved in the Greek System is obviously going to be biased toward their sorority or the sorority that all of their friends are in. The description of my Fraternal organization does not fit my experience in the least. But according to this middle aged man, we all just sleep around and party all the time. These are the commonly-held opinions them to give an idea of each sorority's culture, values, and image. I'm a Zeta Tau Alpha and I don't wear heavy make up nor do I have a "princess complex." The best way to find out for sure is to participate in recruitment events. The consensus, if there is one, is that Chi Omega is respected but not necessarily exalted among sororities. Alpha Gamma Delta - low-to-mid tier (annoying pranksters; nice but rude when partying; service oriented) - They seem to have a good sisterhood, which seems to be fueled by their need to pull pranks on other frats or steal things from frat houses. I was pressured to go one way because I had friends who were already members of a certain house but I ended up joining a different one and I've never been happier. Some consider them to be the quintessential sorority, in both a good and a bad way. Think of them as the Betty Suarez, or even the Amanda Tanen, of sororities (for you Ugly Betty fans). Livelonger is giving the Pi Phi's a way out, maybe they aren't actually self-absorbed, and other people are just being a little petty and jealous. Until you travel to every college and every chapter you really have no right to pass judgement on any woman in any chapter. And the KD's are definitely a hodge podge, but I love em! I have always been anti-sorority and wouldn't have been caught dead joining one myself--but I have changed my mind. I would say pretty girls but many chunky and athletic. Have to agree with Lindsey right above me. The following are among the largest national sororities that are members of the National Panhellenic Conference, an umbrella organization comprising 26 member groups. Divine 9 stereotypes. No matter what sorority it is you'll find beautiful women inside and out that want to achieve great things. This stereotype may, however, be sour grapes on the part of other sororities with inferiority complexes. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Any young woman considering joining a sorority- take my advice. I am happy to say I still have close friends from college 20 years later, sans a sorority. Just saying what is the truth now. Even if you don't think sororities are for you, I would suggest just giving it a shot. I should have said that they dress "provocatively". I'm not a member of either, but I read it and thought "Wow, somebody doesn't like the Pi Phis". The rest of us made great friends with other girls in our dorms or in our major. To stereotype any organization and the members a part of these organizations is belittling of what these organization were founded on. Many consider them to be obsessed with their looks and say they have a reputation for body image issues. The words you'll often hear about DGs are “nice," "social butterflies,” and "good girls.” Their "good girl" reputation means they typically don't tolerate mean girl cattiness. Most people call them stuck up and “siddity”. And don’t let some guy on the internet define what you’re chapter is. Rather than judging women before you even meet them, why not talk to them and see if it is right for you? :). Very pretty, very smart, very snobbish. Your chapter sisters are the ones you need to mesh with. This can switch from school to school, but you did get the reps right, except for KD. Tim Truzy from U.S.A. on December 11, 2018: Having met women from different sororities over my life, I generally accept your assessment here. Your Results: Zeta Phi Beta 85% . They are the first female African-American sorority and they don’t ever let you forget who paved the way. I strongly disagree with 20 of your descriptions. It's not just a few. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. If you pledge a sorority and then think it isn’t for you, make a decision about joining before the initiation process. Because honestly, sororities aren't like what you see in the movies. They pick each other out before recruitment even begins. AEPhis are known to haze. A lot of these are inaccurate. I told you guys that some of this stuff really gets ridiculous. Again all the "rude" terms that I just associated with each house to not describe the individuals of a house, but terms like these come about when certain houses act together in poor ways. Yes, the Pi Phi National standard of being beautiful, rich, blonde, and'hot' is upheld. Gamma Phi Beta - mid tier (like to party; not classy; not service oriented) - If you want a party and socialize, then join this sorority. Chi-Os are known for academics and being the good girls. Not one!!! DG and Chi O are top of the middle tier with Phi Mu, and Kappa at the bottom. To attempt to generalize thousands and thousands of women based on a national chapter is humorous to me. PNMs...Don’t take advice from a dude who’s never even been in a chapter. So if you're reading this article, please do more research than this fool did. In fact, you shouldn’t even be “tiering” sororities, because that shouldn’t matter. zeta art | together to bring light to the world." It was where I felt I fit in, and I ended up finding out that I would have been extremely unhappy if I'd gone with my old friends. Each chapter differs from each campus, and obviously you didn’t take that into consideration. Both my mom and grandmom were Kappa Deltas, and they wanted me to join so badly. Time to get with the times and realize that the top houses are no longer in the south and east and beauty and wealth are not considered as much as grades, sports and philanthropy. I went DG, (slu++y/partners) reputation but undeserved, except for 30-40%. Obviously it varies from university to university and chapter to chapter. It all depends on the school you go to. Go to whatever campus you, your daughter, etc. Pi Phi and Tri Delt are usually pretty strong up there as well. Alpha Phi is considered by many to be an upper mid-tier sorority. Let the poor girls rush for Christ's sake and stop trying to put ideas into their heads about which are the best, the worst, the richest, the sluttiest, and the craziest sororities. My wife is white and our daughter is fair with "good hair". Many large sororities have a national culture that is enforced throughout chapters, but since college campuses vary widely, it's important to visit a chapter during recruitment to gauge whether it's right for you. Nationally, every sorority has a philanthropy, so every single sorority does charity work. How dare you pass judgement or share your lame impressions. All bark and no bite. I agree with a Samantha, that the author seems to be harshest on Pi Beta Phi and fawns over the Kappas. Majority of the school hates them.