Epsilon Sigma Phi, Beta Chapter
No Hazing & Requirements
Herstory
Epsilon Sigma Phi Sorority Incorporated Beta Chapter was first recognized by Hunter College in Fall 2008. The interest group first began with Lorelie Paladin who was contacted by Deidre Flores, an alpha chapter sister, who introduced the idea of starting the Beta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi INC. at Hunter College. In the months that followed, the interest group grew to eight young women. Throughout the semester many of the young women came to realize how much work and commitment would be necessary to start and ensure that growth of the sorority. Unfortunately, the majority of the interest group dropped and by Spring 2009 only two members were left. Encompassing enough passion, commitment, dedication, determination, patience, and discipline, they came to learn what it means to be a sister of Epsilon Sigma Phi INC. We now have a successful epsilon and alpha class; we also adopted a child from Niger, Africa. The Beta sisters of Epsilon Sigma Phi have had a successful start and will continue to grow in their efforts to make this chapter a thriving representative of Epsilon Sigma Phi.
There is hazing in many orgs but in the same way there are orgs who don't do it. It is your responsibility to know that you can say no and stop from doing something that will make you uncomfortable or is harmful to your wellbeing. Epsilon Sigma Phi does not allow drinking or drugs when you are pledging; you have to be completely aware of what you are doing, that way everyone is responsible for their actions. You need a minimum GPA of a 2.0/2.5 depending on your school and while you are a sister you need to maintain it in order to remain an active sister. We want you to keep your friends and have a life outside the organization that is why we do not allow a process called "social probation". We have mandatory study hours so you cannot come back to us and complain that your grades are falling, because then that just means that you are not using your time wisely.
As a Beta Chapter you will still be a part of an evolving sorority and your voice can contribute to where you want the organization to go. Stony Brook University is where the Alpha Chapter was founded and its Greek life is very prominent. You will have close connections with many sisters in the other chapters and in doing so also expand your network. Every national started as one chapter (local means less than 5) and even though it is many years later in expanding to two we are definitely still a strong organization on our campus because of the girls who relate to us, meet us and you'll see how down to earth we are.
Sorority women in general are educated college/ university graduates. They work in different areas and you have heard of them. If they are so superficial and have failed classes to the point of no return, how is it that there are mayors, senators, first ladies, presidents of universities, astronauts, teachers, doctors, the list goes on, who in their college days pledged and became sisters.
Time management is an essential skill not only when you pledge but when you go out into the "real world". You need to learn how to balance work, family, social life, etc. You need to know how to meet deadlines and work with your peers. Your work environment can be made easier if you know how to handle situations and work well not only as a team, but even as a leader. You don't need a sorority to learn these skills, it will come with your own experience, but why wait that long, why not just learn these skills in college and actually have fun doing it.
Our Origin & Connections
Time Management
