[IUHoosiergirl88]

Time to throw my IU $.02 into the pot (oh wait, IU already took my last $.02. Anyways...)

Off campus housing isn't necessarily in short supply, but it can be very isolating. Granted, you're probably rooming with your close friends, but you're not surrounded by the same social atmosphere you are during your freshman year.

In terms of the rest of it...IU recruitment does suck, I can't deny that, and I'm in a chapter now. Part of the problem is that many PNMs come in only wanting a Third Street chapter or a select number of Jordan Ave./extension chapters, rather than realizing that a 'lower tier' chapter might be the best fit for them. Another part is that as much as women hate to say it, knowing active members really does help, they can fight for you and know you beyond a 5 minute conversation. The party structure isn't the best either, but there aren't many options. 19 houses in two days in the middle of winter (I did my first day when it was snowing sideways and my second day it was approximately 15 degrees out) is brutal, then waiting is horrible, and you're forced to fly/drive back early despite not knowing if you have chapters. It sucks.

Oh and ForeverRoses, a chapter did get kicked off my freshman year (2007-2008) for hazing, they'll never be back IMO. Phi Kappa Sigma/Phi Sigma Kappa (whichever one is not Skulls...they're basically right next door to each other so it gets confusing) is in that chapter's house. There will be an empty house on the extension however, a fraternity was 'removed' by their nationals HQ for a year, but they'll be back my senior year