There was a comment in class about not only holding yourself accountable to your oath, but also holding your brothers/sisters accountable also. This is something I definitely do not do enough. I do not criticize people, especially when I make mistakes myself. However, this is something that is extremely important. We are all human and sometimes lose sight of some of our values, so obviously we can all lose sight of what out membership in our organization truly means. Along with keeping sisters accountable, I want to recognize those who exemplify our symphony. Positive reinforcement along with constructive criticism can go a long way to improve a chapter.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
oath
I took an oath to hold myself to a higher standard, NOT to be perfect. I did not promise that I would never make another mistake, or that I would automatically become immune to the pressures of college life. But I feel this is what some people expect of me. The vast majority of the stereotypes about greek life are completely unfounded and totally undeserved. Of course, a few of them are rooted in some truth but these are largely problems that affect all college-aged adults. Parties, hookups, and underaged drinking are not issues that only those in fraternities and sororities experience. And while I did take an oath, i'm only human. With that said I would like to point out the fact that I party much less than I did before I joined my sorority. Not that there aren't many opportunities, I just know I am accountable to more than just myself. I know that my behavior can affect the perception of my entire sorority.
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I'm SO glad you addressed the partying aspect of joining a sorority. I agree with you that having fun on the weekends does not make any of us bad people. Stating that we're all only human is a good thing to note. Being in the Greek Community does not mean that we think we are better than people who are not Greek. You had some really great points in your post.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I just get annoyed with the fact that people think greek life is so terrible. There are truly amazing aspects that have nothing to do with parties. Also, there are plenty of people who hold themselves to a high standard and never take an oath.
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