Although I no longer attend Boston University, I still follow campus news online. The recent debate about the virtues of Greek life upsets me. I am not and I never have been a member of a sorority, but I have respect for those girls who are. I had the pleasure of working formal rush my first two years at BU. This gave me a unique perspective into the inner workings of each of the sororities and a chance to see how the girls behave when no one is watching.
I saw sisters comforting others over the loss of family members, I saw girls stressed because of a test they did not have time to study for and I saw girls trying out the latest trends in fashion and hair. These girls put more work into that one event than most people put into anything in a lifetime. They are learning networking, cooperation and other valuable leadership skills. While many students shun organizations and clubs, these students are taking an active role in their school and community. And they are doing it with style and class.
I find Ms. Jacobs’ reasoning for belittling sorority life weak (‘Sorority girls live up to stereotypes,’ April 4, pg. 6). Certainly sorority girls are not the only girls who discuss plastic surgery and miniskirt length. They were simply exhibiting normal female behavior. In my experience, I have found that sorority girls are simply normal females who behave as most girls do, finding a balance of school, work, life and style.
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