Sorority Parents Blog

You know those bumper stickers that say, “My money and my daughter go to ______ College”?  Ha ha – I get it – tuition, room/board, sorority dues, text books, basic hygiene supplies, etc.  I was expecting that.  But it has taken me three years to figure out why my daughter continually needs to augment the Read the Rest…

We received a question from a parent wondering what happens if her daughter transfers schools during college and how this may affect her sorority membership. Membership in a sorority is truly for a lifetime.  Once you become a member of a Panhellenic sorority, that membership stays with you throughout college and your alumnae years.  If Read the Rest…

We received a question from a parent wondering what sorority membership dues cover. Here is some general information about the kinds of things those dues support. Each campus sorority will have slightly different membership dues based often on the size of their operations and the needs of the campus’ Greek community.  Usually separate from fees Read the Rest…

Tuesday, Recruitment Day One: Eight Events Mary Claire texted me in the early part of the morning and was ecstatic to receive 12 event invitations! She was able to choose eight chapters to visit and called later that morning to tell me that she had gotten to meet with her Recruitment Guide small group last Read the Rest…

The way I see it, my role as “academic enhancement enchantress” expired the minute my daughter got an acceptance letter from the college of her choice.  I gleefully tendered my resignation from the text books – exams - group projects – report cards cheer squad.  There must be loads of moms (kind moms, patient moms) out Read the Rest…

We received a question from the mother of a potential new member, who is a “beginner” in her knowledge of the sorority system. Here’s some general advice for her and all beginners on sorority recruitment. For many families whose daughters are considering sorority recruitment, it may seem overwhelming if you’re not familiar with the process Read the Rest…

I am not planning on hovering over Mary Claire by any means and am a believer in the healthy launching of these incredibly capable young human beings. However, Sunday evening as I turned in for the evening, I received a ‘goodnight’ text from Mary Claire. I imagine she was lonely in that dorm room by herself and being able to connect briefly with her made us both get a better night sleep. The adventure begins tomorrow…

So you’re getting ready to pack up the car(s) to take your daughter off to college and sorority recruitment. All the new dresses, shoes, jewelry, last trip to the hair salon, nail salon, the rec letters, last-minute goodbyes, etc. Most likely Mom has taken care of most of these important tasks and you will be Read the Rest…

Hello again. My name is Mary Beth Rice and I am the mother of a potential new member going through recruitment this month at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL).  Mary Claire is my oldest and only daughter so both of us are transitioning to a new place; she is leaving home and setting off on Read the Rest…

OK, I am never asked, but when I hear parents and their high school daughters talking about college sororities, I insinuate myself into the conversation and get pushy about making sure that the daughters plan to go through recruitment. Why? Because sorority membership sets up a support system for life. The collegiate years – There Read the Rest…