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Sororities are seriously expensive, and many new members don't fully understand the costs when they join.
From lavish gifts for Littles and Bigs, to monthly dues and administrative fees, the bill for being in a sorority can be steep. And it's not just money—charity events, weekly meetings and semi-formals take up a lot of time as well.
From the story: "Do the math: Official charges include Panhellenic dues, chapter fees, administrative fees, nonresident house/parlor fees, a onetime pledging and initiation fee and contribution toward a house bond. Members must also buy a pin (consider the diamond-encrusted one) and a letter jersey. Without housing, basic costs for the first semester (the most expensive) average $1,570 at University of Georgia sororities, $1,130 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and $1,580 at Syracuse University."
Read the full story at The New York Times.