Sororities have been a way to network, as well as make friends for quite a long time now. Sororities first started in 1851 with the development of the Adelphean Society Alpha Pi, although they are not what they are known as today until the development of the Pi Beta Phi in 1867. Sororities were created to maintain high academic standards as well as monitor the social activities of their members. Benefits to joining Sororities have been: service opportunities, leadership opportunities, academic support, campus connection and your voice can be heard.
Economic Strain of Sororities
Sororities cost a lot of money as you are attending events and getting food cooked by a private chef while connecting with more individuals. Alabama Panhellenic Association fees for the first year range from $4,170-4,978. As for residents, the fees range from $7,465-$9,445. According to Christy Sasso, the sorority pays for private chefs, tutors and the house.
As per Christy Sasso, treasurer of the Phi Mu sorority, whom has handled millions of dollars at only 19 years old, the rent cost nearly one million dollars annually. Sororities spend usually $30k-40k on a party and $80k on the annual formal. One of the most expensive sorority houses is the Phi Mu at University of Alabama which cost nearly $13 million. You are eligible for benefits such as a sorority meal card instead of a regular one if you are a part of a Phi Mu sorority. What does this All Show?
The simple truth, ladies and gentlemen, is that despite everything seemingly staying the same - prices are steadily increasing and have been for quite some time now. Indeed, now even sororities are feeling that wrath.
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