California State University, Bakersfield sororities are ready to welcome new sisters into their Greek organizations. In college, getting involved and making friends can be difficult, but when you “Go Greek” you have an opportunity to give back, join in on community service, and create a strong bond with like-minded people.
To join a Greek organization, you must go through a recruitment process. This is a time to meet with every sorority and get a feel for what they are about. Vice versa, the organizations are also getting to know who you are, what your personality is, and if you sound like a good fit to join the sisterhood.
This process starts by meeting with all the sororities and bidding on your top two. The second day consists of a more detailed and comprehensive look into the two sororities you want to join. The last night is invitation only from the sororities that are interested in you. The following day, you will receive a bid from the sorority that you matched with if they want to extend an offer.
Recruitment will take place at the CSUB Student Union at 5:30 p.m. from Sept. 6 through 8. Students can sign up to take part in the Greek recruitment by signing up at csub.mycampusdirector2.com.
Now, let’s get into the three sororities that students have an opportunity to get to know and potentially join. Each sorority follows a different mission and participates in important social events each year.
Here is all the advice, tips, and information you should know prior to going through the recruitment process.
Sorority Chapter: Gamma Phi Beta
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Q: Can you explain the mission of your Greek organization?
A: Gamma Phi Beta’s mission is to Inspire the Highest Type of Womanhood, with our mission we acknowledge each member’s individuality as well as their common concerns and interest to grow during their time in Gamma Phi Beta.
Q: There are many stereotypes surrounding Greek life. What can you say regarding the stigma around Greek Organizations?
A: In regard to the stigma, we are nothing like what is portrayed. We focus on our studies, being inclusive, and altogether being United as one. We also have a quote we like to use which is “These hands don’t Haze” because that is one of the most asked questions due to what has been shown in movies etc.
Q: What are your organization’s biggest events during the year, and why is this event important?
A: Our biggest event is recruitment because it is the time, we get to welcome students and help them find what they are missing. It also gives an opportunity to not only our members but also students to network around campus and get familiar with each other.
Q: What is your advice for students who go through the recruitment process?
A: Some advice I would give to students going through the recruitment process is to be themselves and have fun. If they do these things, they will have the best experience and make some great connections along the way.
Sorority Chapter: Phi Sigma Sigma
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Q: In a short sentence or so, can you explain the mission of your Greek organization?
A: The mission of Phi Sigma Sigma is to inspire the personal development of each sister and perpetuate the advancement of womanhood.
Q: There are many stereotypes surrounding Greek life. What can you say regarding the stigma around Greek Organizations?
A: Our goal as a Phi Sigma Sigma is to separate us from what people might think of Greek life and show them that our main goal is to support women and help them reach their individual goals.
Q: What are your organization’s biggest events during the year, and why is this event important?
A: We do many events during the year. We set up a booth at rally for life, raise money for local schools to get teachers the much-needed supplies. We host sisterhood where girls are able to bond and do fun activities like pumpkin painting, going to the pumpkin patch and many other events. We also took a beach trip and went to the USC Greek store.
Q: What are you looking for in members who want to join your organization?
A: We are looking for women who want to gain leadership experience and looking for a way to be more involved on campus and in the community and want to have a positive impact.
Sorority Chapter: Nu Phi Chi
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Q: Can you explain the mission of your Greek organization?
A: Our main mission is to uphold each other “Today. Tomorrow. Forever.” is something we stand by so no matter what you know you always have your sisters rooting for you.
Q: There are many stereotypes surrounding Greek life. What can you say regarding the stigma around Greek Organizations?
A: It’s not what you think it is, it’s a great opportunity to meet new people, get involved, and network for the future.
Q: What are your organization’s biggest events during the year, and why is this event important?
A: few of our biggest events during the year are College Bash, Recruitment, and Light the Night walk. College Bash is one of the fundraising events we hold and it’s important because it helps fund a lot our other social events. Recruitment is important because it’s how we keep our sorority growing and alive. The Light the Night walk is an event we go to show our support for the LLS society, and this is very important to us because we are able to give back to cancer patients.
Q: What’s your advice for students who go through the recruitment process?
A: Go with an open mind and make sure you are choosing which sorority you feel a genuine connection with both the organization and which it stands for, as well as the girls in it.
Each sorority has different goals, experiences, and values, and during recruitment, you might just find your new family.
Students who are going through the recruitment process should know that there is a one-time recruitment fee as well as a sorority fee that varies each semester. The Greek organizations do their best to make them affordable to students and they have payment plans, or scholarship for qualified members.
Students who do not sign up prior to the start of recruitment may attend on Sept. 6, and contact the Greek advisor upon arrival. Students that miss recruitment often time have another opportunity to join during open bidding. Keep an eye out for the Greek organizations at events where they possibly can extend an offer towards students who they feel like belong.
