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Big/Little Gift Inspiration

When first joining a sorority, there will be so many fun things to take part in! One of the most exciting times as a new member is getting a big sister. A sorority Big is someone who helps a New Member along her journey while acting as an encourager, role model, and close friend. Before finding out who her Big is, a New Member is typically showered with gifts welcoming her to the sisterhood. It’s a pretty amazing way to kick off the membership experience! For those of you taking on a Little this year, we’ve got some adorable goodies for you. Check out our Big/Little gift inspo below and spoil your Little in a special way! Trendy Sweatshirt The...

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Advice for the Girl Who Didn’t Get the House She Wanted

Sorority recruitment can be uncomfortable, overwhelming and downright confusing at times! We all know that committing to a forever home in such a short amount of time is kind of a crazy situation. And for all you 2020 rushees, things are even crazier with online events, constant changes and extra safety precautions in light of COVID-19. Emotions will go to a lot of different places during rush, and it can be difficult to separate your mind from your heart when making these big decisions…and that’s ok! When you’re in the middle of the process, it’s important to stay open and remember that everything happens for a reason. While you may have your heart set on a certain house, we encourage...

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Going Through Sorority Recruitment as a Woman of Color: What You Need to Know

Here at Sorority Packets, we’re thrilled to have grown an online community of more than 10,000 Potential New Members from across the country...and counting! We receive questions about the sorority recruitment process each and every day, and we want you to know that we take your inquiries to heart and do our best to respond to each and every one. While everyone has their own fears and concerns, we were recently asked what it’s like to rush as a woman of color. To answer this question, we sat down with Maiya Burns, a 2019 graduate of the University of Texas who pledged Chi Omega as a sophomore transfer student. As a former student athlete, Maiya knew she wanted to join...

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Social Media Do’s and Don’ts for Sorority Recruitment

If you’re reading this, your daily routine is more than likely full of Instagram stories, Tweets, Snapchats, Pins and much, much more. Social media is a HUGE part of our lives and is a great way to keep connected with others! It’s a source for funny cat memes, celebrity baby news, fashion inspiration and everything in between. We’re so lucky to live in a world with social media, but we also have to be careful about how we use it. Social media allows you the freedom to showcase exactly who you are in a way that is unique to you! Sororities DO look at your social media accounts prior to recruitment to gain a little more insight into your personality and to make...

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What Can a Sorority do for me Post-Grad?

After spending four years making incredible memories with lifelong friends-turned-sisters, it can be difficult to end your time as an active sorority member and begin a new chapter. While you may not be going to formals or having slumber parties in your Greek house anymore, a sorority can still do so much for you post-grad! It’s important to remember that Greek life isn’t just a four-year experience, it’s a forever one. Networking For most people, the “G” word is associated with job searching, career building and the start of adulthood. While “graduation” calls for celebration and excitement, it can also be a stressful time with a lot of change. Being a part of a sorority post-grad means continuing to have...

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Meet Crystal

Hi, I'm Crystal DelaHoz, a senior portrait photographer based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. I launched SororityPackets.com in the spring of 2016 after consulting with countless senior girls and their mommas about the sorority recruitment process. This blog + our entire brand exists to guide you to and through sorority recruitment...no stress required!

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