Q1: If I go to a college near my house should I move into the dorms or stay at home?
A1: Sometimes I think that going to college is going to be like in the movies where students get dropped off by their parents and say their goodbyes and then they are on their own. But what if the college I chose to attend is close to home? I don't want to miss out on the campus life and getting started on my own but it might be easier to live at home and just drive to and from classes. Right now if I had to make a final decision I would go live in the dorms because it's part of the college experience and I feel ready to start being more independent but sometimes I feel less confident about being ready and shy away from the idea of moving out so soon, especially when the campus is so close to home.
Q2: Should I try to join a sorority?
A2: This has always been something in the back of my mind because my mom was an active member of Alpha Delta Pi when she was in college and all of her closest friends were girls she met there. I know sororities are not always portrayed in the best light but they do a lot of good, they do volunteer work, raise money for charities and create life long sister like bonds. My mom always says it helps because you start off college knowing so many people and you will never be alone because there will always be a sister there for you. I would probably try to join one because of the great impact it has had on my mom's life and because I have seen first hand how much good a sorority can do. There are so many different sororities that you can rush and it's really all about finding the group of people who are right for you. I wouldn't want to join one just to say I'm a part of it I would join because I felt welcomed and loved, kind of like I am home or I belong there.
I feel a similar way on your sorority dilemma! Sororities are pretty tricky and by the looks of our former mayfair graduates, some are in some pretty cool sororities. I see most sororities posting photos of bonding and communal activities, which is a great way to get out of your comfort zone that high school pools you into. Secondly, sororities have different personalities that make it severely hard to choose from, you have your party sororities, academic sororities, community service, the list goes on! I believe that there is a niche for everyone in college and if a sorority is your gig, go for it! It never hurts to make more friends, most people come out them and have inseparable bonds.
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