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I've been a lurker on these threads for awhile, but I just have to put my two cents into the whole IU situation. I'm at Purdue right now, and I have to say that our rush at the beginning of fall semester was a total breeze compared to what the girls go through at IU. I have a ton of high school friends that went through this past January, and most made it past cuts (one dropped out) and it just sounded absoultely brutal. My sister is going through next year and I'm worried about her. It sounds like IU isn't really changing much, just adding more stress! One of my friends got 10 houses back for 12 party and it was such a tiring day for her. Can you imagine going to 14? I just don't see how this is changing much. One thing I will say is that living in is a huge part of IU greek like. KSUViolet, I am not certain of specific policies (IUGreekgirl would probably be better suited) but I have friends and acquaintances from high school scattered in about 8 or 9 sororities at IU and generally everyone lives in all 4 years. I believe some may have liveout policies for senior year, but living in is a BIG part of greek life at IU (IUGreekgirl, correct me if I'm wrong on this!). I'm just so glad someone brought this up. Hearing about rush at IU always leaves a sour taste in my mouth. I feel like I had it so much easier then my friends and sisters down in Bloomington.
PS. IUGreekgirl, I know what chapter you are talking about and it completely boggles my mind! I haven't met anyone from that house, but I'm sure they're great girls! They have a strong national repuation and a nice new house. I really hope they find their footing. It's such a shame--it seems like there's so much gossip surrounding greek life at IU. Chapters can really be ruined by all the tent talk! Whenever I go to visit, I'm always amazed at how all the houses seem to have their own stereotypes following them around, true or not. Hopefully there will be some improvement with IU rush in the future. The campus is gorgeous and all of the sorority houses are SO beautiful. It's a shame so many girls are cut!
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