Growing up, my mom always shared her sorority (Alpha Delta Pi) experience. She made lifelong friendships, gained valuable leadership skills and fulfilled philanthropic goals.  Going into college, I wanted to experience a sisterhood like she had. I have an amazing little brother, but I knew nothing about what it meant to have a sister. I wanted to find the sisterhood that made me feel at home, pushed me to be my best self and helped me when I was down. I also wanted to join a sorority that was very hands-on with its philanthropy. In high school, I did lots of volunteer work and value givi ..read more

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At many campuses across the country, recruitment is beginning–or has already begun.  Whether you’re already on your college journey or in high school, the women of the National Panhellenic Conference have a message for women interested in sorority life–there are no secrets to the recruitment process.  And there are tons of resources to use as you learn more about the sorority experience.  Guess what? You’ve got a head start just by visiting The Sorority Life.   Learn more about free resources The post An Open Letter to Prospective New Members from the National Panhelle ..read more

Being a member of your sorority is such a great honor. You are representing years, decades, or sometimes centuries of women who shared similar qualities that you and your sisters exude today. There is also something to say for those of you who choose to become not only just a leader within your member organization but hold a leadership position as well. A leader doesn’t have to be the president or a person on the officer team. There are leaders all throughout the chapter, and they make the chapter run as efficiently and as cohesively as possible. But if you do hold a leadership position, here ..read more

College is known to be one of the times in a young adult’s life when new beginnings and learning about your major and yourself is so important. But as semesters go on and classes, projects, club meetings, and sorority events make their way onto a student’s calendar, the balance of a college student’s life is essential to success and happiness. In this article, we will divulge a list of tips and tricks to help you and your friends balance college life so you can make the most out of your four years. Keep a detailed planner One of the best ways to make sure that you never miss an assignment, m ..read more

When going through recruitment, it is essential to understand that the sisterhood you are about to become a part of aligns with who you are. When you are involved with your sorority, you grow, learn, and develop your core values. So why is it important to know a member organization’s values? We are here to divulge how you and your sorority can establish what is essential to both of you. Write down some of your favorite people in your life Creating a physical list can really help you realize what you may have been thinking internally, by actually writing down those thoughts onto a page. Whethe ..read more

When sorority women typically reminisce about their college years, they usually say, “Oh, I was a sorority member.” But why? The oaths we take when we are initiated usually say that you and your sisters are bound for life, no matter where your different paths may take you. The authenticity of the sorority experience relies on the fact that these friendships are everlasting. So I’m here to debunk the term “I was in a sorority,” to “I am a sorority woman.” Shifting the Mindset This is why sorority alumnae need to switch the idea of “I was” in a sorority to “I am” in a sorority. While you are no ..read more

Being a new initiate into a sorority is full of excitement: you are making new friends, having new member meetings, meeting your big sister, and even going to fun sisterhood events for the first time. But it’s important to note that your actions, achievements, and decisions are now not only affecting yourself but your new sisters, too. Wearing your chapter letters to class or to your favorite coffee shop to study is a bigger deal than it may come off to be. As a sorority woman, you are representing your new chapter and everyone associated with it at all times. Now I know that can sound scary a ..read more

Dear Potential New Member,  Hello, there! My name is Elizabeth Lamkin and I am writing to you today as a senior who is coming upon graduating. Let me first start off by saying, congratulations! You are a collegiate woman! This is such an exciting time for you and your family. The memories, education, and experiences you create at your university are unlike any other you’ll forge throughout your life. This is a time in your life for firsts: attending your first college classes, getting your first roommate, and maybe even leaving home for the first time in your life. All of these things can ..read more

While many factors contribute to the unforgettable glitz of sorority formals, most would agree the epicenter of the experience is the party dress. However, because of college pressures and social media, these gorgeous dresses are destined to be purchased and then worn only once. When I arrived at Villanova, I saw many stored in boxes under friends’ beds, looking sadly luscious and needing to be let out. While I noticed that some sorority sisters traded dresses, I thought that process could be made a lot easier and the quantity of dresses a woman could select from could be greatly expanded. So ..read more