Would you join a sorority in college?
Price was almost a deal breaker for me.
Outside of tuition, the biggest costs for students are rent, food and entertainment.
My rent was only $975.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
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This was on top of sorority dues for an entire semester.
Greek houses are typically on campus or within walking distance.
Not to mention, most of them look like mansions.
If your chapter doesnt have a house, youre in luck!
This means dues will most likely be substantially cheaper, since you dont have to maintain a huge residence.
Some chapters also offer housing alternatives, like securing an entire floor of a dorm.
Save on Food
The next big-ticket item in every college students budget is food.
Undergrads spend absurd amounts of money on groceries, take out andextra guac.
Did you know?
By contrast, sorority dues usually include 15 meals per week, as well as study snacks.
Have Fun For Less
The final big expense for many college students is entertainment.
This includes concerts, festivals,movie ticketsand more.
More than 50% of studentsspend $25 or more per weekon these activities.
That works out to $400 a semester or more!
Sororities have what they call chapter fees, which you might think of as entertainment costs.
Twenty-five dollars a week wouldnt stretch that far.
Not only will you have the experience of a lifetime, you could end up saving tons of money.
Amy Daire is a recent Florida State University graduate.
She is currently navigating her newfound adulthood as a freelance writer in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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