Sorority Girl Research Paper

"I wear my letters on my front, because I know my sisters have my back." Rush week is one of the most exciting events in a woman's freshman year. Meeting new friends, exploring new opportunities, and choosing an organization to be involved with for the rest of your life. So why is Greek life so much more important in the south? Why is being a "sorority girl" a way of life in these old fashion states? Why does the south do it so much better? Sorority by definition means: "a society for female students in a university or college." However, to college students in SEC colleges, being in a sorority is everything. Growing up they are taught that mom, grandma and so on have all been legacies to the same sorority. These women grow up thinking this is what she's supposed to do. At the University of Alabama, over 33% of the undergraduate student body is involved in Greek life. That's over 10,000 students, in over 61 different organizations. Comparing these numbers to Ohio University, only 14% of the undergraduate student body is involved. Ranking in at just around 2,400 students and only 31 houses. The south seems to be doing something right. Through a young woman's life, she has been surrounded by movies and television shows that show the perks of sorority life. When we watch "Legally Blonde," we are taught that during college, we might …show more content…
These videos range from 10 minutes to 22 minutes. They showcase a specific sorority and the member they have. Opening scene for a wide shot of their gorgeous house, swooping down to all 244 members, 61 of which live in this "mini white house." All members are stricken with smiles and adorned with matching outfits. Watching these videos give you a immense feeling of sisterhood. You start to think to yourself, "I want to be a part of this." Friendship and sisterhood are the keywords used to hook a young woman into the idea of living the Greek