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Islamic Sorority: Gamma Gamma Chi
Gamma Gamma Chi is the first Muslim sorority in the United States. University Greek life may seem to be the polar opposite of an Islamic lifestyle. But to the founders of Gamma Gamma Chi, the organization is a return to the original purposes of Greek life: sisterhood and service to the community.
MSA of the US & Canada
Homepage for the continent-wide network of Muslim Student Associations, distributed across hundreds of universities, colleges, and even high schools. The first MSA's were established in the East and northern Midwest back in the 1960's.
Approaching University Education
An additional step for Muslims to consider when approaching higher education: purifying your intentions. We must remember that both religious and secular knowledge are important, but that secular knowledge should be pursued with the intention of using the skills and the knowledge that we acquire to help the Muslim community and humanity as a whole.
Accomodations for Muslims
Can your university make minor accomodations for you as a Muslim, adjusting meals or class times to meet your needs? Soundvision shows us a few examples of universities that have taken the needs of their Muslim students into account.
Choose Friends Carefully
One of the great things about university is the opportunity to make new, life-long friendships.
Guidelines for Choosing a Career
Six tips to help you make one of the most important decisions of your life.
Career Clash
Have your parents mapped out your studies for you, deciding your career? This article from Soundvision is for both teens and parents, to help them deal with the clash between parent expectations and child interests.
University Dorm Life
As a Muslim student, you may feel torn about dorm life at university. While you may want to experience residential living at the university, you may have concerns about being comfortable with the lifestyle.
Ramadan on Campus
Be active on campus - here are 8 ideas on how to bring Muslims together and teach others about Islam during Ramadan.
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