Hello.
I haven't posted on GC forums before, so I suppose I should introduce myself. I'm a high school senior living in the upper midwest USA, so I'm less than a year away from beginning my college experience-- and SO excited.
Last week I received an acceptance letter to the University of Texas at Austin, my first choice school, and I was THRILLED. UT is my dream school-- I loved every aspect of it when I toured and can't wait to be a part of such an excellent academic program in an exciting social environment...I could go on and on...
Yet, when I think about sending in all the *final* deposits and such, I can't help but feel just a little twinge of sadness, because I feel like I'm kissing goodbye my chance to belong to a sorority if I accept. I mean
NO offense to the Greek organization at UT, but I know, realistically, that I would not have a chance of being recruited there. I don't even know how I would get a recommendation- no one in my circle of family or friends has ever been in a sorority, much less one in Texas. I understand that Greek life is VERY competitive there, and I respect that- and long to be a part of it.
Of course I'm going to college for higher education. But being in a sorority is something I truly long for- I would love to have lifelong friendships and share the college experience with a group of sisters. I can't believe I would pass up the opportunity to live and learn at UT, the thought of going to a *different* college, with a less competitive Greek system, where I believe I would have a better chance of getting into a sorority IS lurking in the back of my mind.
I hope this post was not offensive. I am simply conflicted and would appreciate any advice you have about considering Greek life when choosing a college.