Please tell an interested Brit...what do you think about/are you in fraternities/sororities?

Hi Natalie. Sororities are social organizations made up of women. Fraternities are also social organization, but men only. Most of the mixed attitudes you'll here are from people who were not in them and don't know a lot about them. Sororities do a lot of community service both their own and they will participate in Fraternities community service. Each NPC (National Panhellenic Council) sorority has their own philanthropy that they raise money for each year. They also do a lot of social activities like themed parties, date parties and formal dances. They usually hold weekly meetings and do sisterhood events and retreats. Rush or Recruitment (what it is now referred to) usually takes place on most college campuses at the beginning of school usually August or September. There are some campuses where is is deferred and not done until after Christmas break typically in January. It is usually a set period of time any where from 1-2 weeks where PNM's (potential new members) have the opportunity to visit each Chapter on campus. It is a mutual selection process and your invited back through an invitation system. Pledges or New Members (what they are now called) are the newest members in the Chapter.