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IU Kelly
Here's my advice, and anyone can chime in if they think I'm wrong...
If you're a freshman, then go through rush again. I have several friends who went through rush their freshman year, did not get picked up by any houses (that they wanted), worked hard after that (GPA, community service, etc), and got into a great house their sophomore year.
If you're a sophomore, its going to be tough, but I say go for it again. I know one house that took a junior last year, and they're not that bad.
A lot of the houses with "bad reps" have improved tremendously over the past 3 years. And seeing as how there are fewer fraternities every semester, everyone is partying with everyone now anyway.
Also, if the house was lower on your rush "pref" list, I would still keep an open mind and give it a try (visits that is). Sorority rush is so intense and I couldnt imagine a girl getting an accurate view of a house in the 30 minutes that they alot.
If you dont "feel" the sorority, then I would say not to go with it. I'm sure people can tell you sob stories of how they joined a sorority they didnt feel comfortable in, just to be greek, and ended up regretting it later.
On the flip side, there are girls who join a house that they didnt like at first, and LOVE it now. As you know, houses at IU are HUGE, so it would be impossible for you not to find girls with similar interests in whatever house you join.
And of course, you can always go through pledgeship (or whatever the pc term is for it now) and if you dont like it, drop out before initiation.
I guess the true question is, is it better to be Greek in a house that you might not like then to not be greek at all.
For some people, the answer varies.
If you want any more advice...or if you have questions about specific houses, PM me and we'll chat.
But keep working, many houses have informal rush in the fall, its very secretive, but if you connect with the right people, you may find yourself in a house yet!
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