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Hi all,
I know I've already commented on this post but after hearing some comments I thought I would just make one more response.
Though we all seem to agree that chapter size is relative to your school's population and greek strength, I think that there is a point where "the bigger the better" idea becomes rediculous.
Even though it might be necessary, I absolutely cringe at any group that reaches over 150 (there is a fraternity here at IU that is that big). I have RARELY (as in never) heard of such groups functioning, on a fraternal level, the way that groups can with a mere 80-115 members.
Yes, groups that size have great campus involvment, intramural participation, and name recognition. But I have often seen such groups suffer from severe sectionalism (as in "clique disorder"), not to mention a lack of intimate knowledge of eachother.
I once saw a girl in a sorority here at IU walk up to another girl and go "hi, my name is such and such...i'm in your pledge class". I found that to be a little akward, well for me at least. (no, I dont think she joined pledgeship late).
Just two more of my cents.
XP2k
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