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Sorority recruitment in the time of COVID: What it was like to go through rush at Auburn University during the pandemic

Photo courtesy of @maddyworleyy This year has been a whirlwind for us all! Our lifestyles have been totally flipped upside down, and we’ve had to adapt to the times in a unique way due to COVID-19. Due to the pandemic, sorority recruitment was very different across the country, but PNMs still trusted the process and found their way home. So what was it like actually going through recruitment this year? We sat down with Maddy Worley, a freshman at Auburn University, and learned all about her rush experience—an experience that proves everything happens for a reason. Not one knows what the future holds, but it’s looking more and more likely that social distancing regulations will continue throughout the spring. If...

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Winter Favorites: Spoil Your Sorority Sisters with These Cute Greek Gifts

2020 has been a tough year to say the least. We all deserve to celebrate the holiday season to the fullest, and it’s important to spread cheer in any way that we can! Around the SP headquarters, we’ve been embracing pumpkin-spice-everything over the past few months...but now we’re gearing up for hot cocoa and gingerbread enjoyed by the fire. It’s never too early to start making your Christmas list and checking it twice, so with that in mind, we’ve put together some of our favorite winter Greek gift ideas below! Marble & Blush Sorority Blanket There’s nothing more cozy than curling up by the fire with a soft blanket! Our super fluffy micro-fleece blankets are comfortable AND cute. You (or...

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2020 Sorority Formal Lookbook

There’s nothing more glamorous than doing your hair and makeup, putting on fancy attire and dancing the night away with all your best friends! While your sorority formal might look a little different this year, you still deserve a special evening to feel like a princess. Sorority formals across the country are going virtual or enforcing social distancing guidelines with masks. Schools like TCU and UT are taking things day by day, and making decisions along the way. Whether you’re jamming out in your dorm with your roomie or in a bigger group with your sisters while taking extra safety precautions, check out some of our favorite fall sorority formal looks below! The Dress The most important aspect of your...

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How to be Yourself Virtually During Greek Events and Sorority Zoom Calls!

Exploring the virtual world is something we’re all new to in light of social distancing and COVID-19 precautions, and everyone’s doing their best to adapt to the new normal. Currently, we’re living in a world of virtual events, drive-through birthday parties and online sorority recruitment...and as a result, we’re communicating through screens more than ever before. At this point, we know that it’s not always easy to be yourself online. Whether you’re attending a sisterhood event or a Greek philanthropy fundraiser, there are some things you can do to embrace the virtual space and showcase your personality in a totally unique way—even via Zoom! Personalize your space When you’re being viewed through a tiny box on someone’s computer, all they...

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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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Crystal

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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