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Originally posted by OtterXO
I'm sure it happens, but in my experience once you pledge a house you are affiliated with that house. People know you as being part of that organization. I think it's nice to say that you could go through again and not be cut hard first round, but in my experience it's unlikely. Just my opinion!
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At the school I started out at, first semester freshmen could not pledge but there was fall rush. You could be extended an invitation to be an 'associate' member (basically you can attend their functions but you don't vote, pay dues, etc) for that semester. I actually had become an associate of one sorority and that spring when I went through rush I did not get any other bids because everyone thought that I would only join the sorority where I had been an associate - despite that sorority being moved down to my 2nd choice (in the list in my head) because I had gotten to know girls in my 1st choice better.
But, it really does depend on the school, the groups, etc, as to whether a 2nd time would be okay - I would not probably recommend a third time around!
Sarah
P.S. Just wanted to add that this is NOT AOII that I am talking about because I was initiated into AOII as an alum initiate. These are former local sororities (they have since become chapters of NPC groups).