What is a grand little?

What is a grand little?

Grand Little (G-Little): These girl(s) are your Sorority Little’s Littles. So if you have a Little of your own and she goes through the process of finding a Little, then whomever she gets as a Little, they become your Grand Little(s) and you get promoted to a G-Big.

What is a little in a sorority?

All new members of a sorority are matched with their big during the new member period, which takes place before initiation. The new member who receives a big sister is often called a “little sister” or “little” for short.

What does it mean to be Lavaliered by a fraternity?

“Lavaliering is a Greek tradition where a fraternity man, places his significant other ahead of his chapter. It is also known as a pre-engagement of marriage,” Laurent said.

How are big and littles chosen?

You vote on which sister you want as a Big. They vote on which new member(s) they want as a Little (or Littles). Then, you go to Big and Little reveal, and you find out who is your Big!

How are big Littles chosen?

Should I take a little in my sorority?

Having a great Big/Little match in the right sorority makes college life and your entire Greek experience that much better. Your Little is the sorority sister who you will mentor and create an extremely close bond with, like no other.

What’s it called when your mom was in a sorority?

Legacy. A student whose mother, father, brother, sister, or grandparent was a member of a particular Greek organization.

Do fraternities still lavalier?

Today, lavalier medallions feature the fraternity’s Greek letters. You may see lavaliers for fraternities like Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and others. Three Greek letter pendant typically hangs from a sterling silver or gold chain that rests along the woman’s breastbone.

Is Lavaliering real?

Lavaliering is a Greek tradition born out of various dating rituals going back to a pre-Penn State era. An actual lavaliere is a necklace with the fraternity’s letters on it. The level of commitment varies from fraternity to fraternity and school to school.

What do bigs and littles do?

So for those who know nothing about Greek Life (don’t worry, that was me a year ago) every sorority has Bigs and Littles. Basically, every new member is a Little and gets a Big, who is someone a year older than them to show them the ropes and hang with a ton. You also then join a family with a Grandbig (like Eileen).

Do you have to drink to be in a sorority?

Partying can seem like the top priority of Greek organizations at times, but getting drunk isn’t a requirement for membership. Fraternities and sororities won’t kick members out for turning down a shot or missing a party.

How do you reveal bigs and littles?

Big/Little Reveal Each big is wrapped in wrapping paper and has on a pair of socks that matches a pair of socks they have given their little to wear! The little finds the person with their matching socks and sits in front of them and then everyone unwraps their big at the same time!

How do bigs pick their Littles?

Most sororities allow potential Bigs to vote on their soon to be Littles. Then, a member (or members) in the sorority goes through and mutually connects Bigs and Littles. It is all based on the rankings you submitted. Do not worry EVERY potential Little gets a Big!

What does sands mean in a sorority?

Sands: NPHC term referring to a member that crossed/was initiated the same semester and year as yourself — though they do not have to belong to the same organization. Comes from the phrase “cross the burning sands” which means to cross over (become initiated) into full membership.