Wayz of Life Wayz of Life

In this episode, I will be discussing what a sorority is and the common aspects of sorority life and culture. 

New terms found in this episode:

Chapters: divisions of a large Greek organization that differ per school

Rush period: where potential members are "vetted" to see if they are a good fit for the organization

Pledging period: a probation period for the new members where they are to participate in every aspect of Greek life, proving they are worthy of being in the organization

Bid: an invitation to join a Greek organization which is given after the rush period

Dues: fees that members must pay per month or per semester to be considered active

Bigs: active members of a Greek organization that act as a mentor/big sibling for a new member

Littles: the new or potential member that a Big is assigned to

Twins: when two or more members in a Greek organization have the same Big

Family line: the connection between every Big and Little that can sometimes go as far back as the founding members

Chapter houses: where members of a chapter may reside or hold events

Hazing: commonly associated with the bullying or harassment of a new or potential member of an organization


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