Junior Announces Double Major in Sisterhood

After joining a women’s organization in addition to her sorority, junior public health major Kristina Sanders recently announced via social media that she will be double majoring in sisterhood.

Sanders, a member of the sorority Gamma Kappa Gamma, recently joined one of Texas A&M University’s women organizations, Aggie GALS. “As my time in college comes to a close, I realized that I was missing out on opportunities to surround myself with girls who encourage me to be philanthropic by obligation,” Sanders said.

Historically, members of Greek life have avoided joining women’s organizations because of their similar purposes. However, with the growing number of women’s organizations that appear on campus each year, it is easier than ever for students to pay for friends on campus.

Aggie GALS allows its members to raise funds for their philanthropy, Read by 11th, through solicitation over social media and by hosting profit shares at one of three restaurants in the Bryan/College Station area. Conveniently, Gamma Kappa Gamma utilizes the same three restaurants for their philanthropy, Write by 12th. “Thank god there’s an overlap between membership points in both Gamma Kappa Gamma and GALS,” Sanders said. “It’s so easy to meet my point requirements with just one street clean-up or fundraising drive.”

While some students think double involvement could potentially put less-involved girls at a disadvantage, proponents of the movement say otherwise. “I don’t necessarily think I’ve taken a spot from another girl who could benefit from a leadership organization like this,” Sanders said. “If anything, they can find a home in one of the lower-tier women’s organizations.”

 

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