Moving into the House?
 

You will be just fine, as long as you do the same thing as you normally would with any roommate you don't know very well! Be courteous, don't talk badly about other sisters to them, and compromise on any issues that come up and you will probably become much closer to them. Good luck!

This will be the perfect way to get to know your new sisters. You will be there for all the spur of the moment activities. My daughter was feeling a little lost at her new house. She went over to watch television and was caught in a tornado warning. Sitting in the hallway with all the sisters bonded her for good. Relax and enjoy the experience, it goes WAY too fast.

I felt the same way before I moved into my chapter house. I felt like the outcast of my NM class. I didn't know with whom I was living until the day of room draw. Fortunately, things worked out really well. My roommate and I got along great. I loved living in the house so much that I lived there for 3 whole years. It gets you close with sisters with whom you might not be close otherwise.

You'll be as happy as you decide to be. I positively thrived in our suite - my grades improved, I loved the company, etc. I think it's a wonderful experience, for at least a year or two, but don't be shocked if you decide against it by your senior year.

And I'll agree with KSUViolets' advice - get to know your sisters, and join in on things. If someone sends you a Finals Package or other goodies, share them. If you're making popcorn, ask if anyone else wants to have some. It's the old "you make a friend by being a friend" standard.

Thanks for all the words of wisdom offered! My nerves were definitely on edge; I was kind of thinking that the house was one big clique and that I'd be left on the outside...
Anyway, I'll definitely heed your advice! I'm getting excited now! :D

I moved in the semester after I initiated. I was a sophomore and all my roommates were upperclassmen, mostly seniors. I really enjoyed it - I got to know the "older" members of our chapter better and I probably wouldn't have if I didn't live in. I also got out of the crappy res. halls - sharing a bathroom always sucks, but it's a lot more fun to share with your sisters than it is with whatever randoms you got stuck living with!

Read Pledged. No, just kidding. Everytime we signed up for room assignments I became closer friends with the girls I knew the least. It was a great opportunity!

I loved living in the house! I couldn't imagine having to have a roommate though. I'm a bit of a packrat, and all of my stuff barely fit in my room - I don't know what would have happened if we had to put two people's things in there.

here's another sorority house fan-i loved it!

really, it is no different than living in the dorm, with the exception being that you are now living with sorority sisters. if you managed to get along with your dorm mates, then you shouldn't worry about getting along with your sisters.

it will be what you make of it. as others have said, join in. share care packages with your sisters. invite your "neighbors" in to watch a dvd.

cherish this time. it is the only time you will probably ever get to live in a sorority house-unless you become a house mother in your old age!

I moved into our house second semester my soph year because one of the girls transferred and we had to fill the spot or get fined. Plus, I wasn't to crazy with my current living arrangement at the time.

Intitially I was worried that everyone was already close and that I wouldn't fit in with them being "the new house girl", but that was never the case. On day 1 I was accepted and included in everything -- meals, shopping, going out, etc.. By far this was one of the best living experiences!

I really resisted moving in and waited until I was a senior to do it. Once I was in the house I absolutely loved it and wished I had done it sooner.