[ISUKappa]

(Answering these questions as a sorority woman)

1) Would you be more likely to show interest in an organization with more established chapters as opposed to one with fewer?
It depends on the established chapters. Are they filled with sincere, caring women, or are they just filled to be filled? Having the network of many established chapters and alumnae is a great asset to a Fraternity/Sorority, so having more established chapters can be good, but I would take a close look at quality vs. quantity and make sure it's what I'm looking for

2) Would you show more interest in an organization with large numbers as opposed to one with small numbers?
Again, it depends on the campus. At my school, total was 92, which may seem rediculously small to some and gigantic to others. For me, it was a perfect size. Our chapter was one of the larger chapters, but we still had the some of the same problems the smaller chapters had. Larger numbers does not always guarantee a good chapter

3) Would you prefer to join an organization that has been around for longer but had few chapters?
I think I would prefer to join an organization that has been around for longer. Just because they don't have the "most chapters in the nation" doesn't mean they aren't a good Fraternity/Sorority (and likewise, just because they do have many chapters doesn't make them bad). Again, it refers to the quality vs. quantity question. Are they opening chapters just for the sake of opening chapters or are they really looking hard into the dynamics of the school and what both the Fraterity/Sorority and women at that campus can gain from having a chapter there.

4) Did the organization’s colors or website affect your interest level?
Not really while I was going through recruitment. Even though I was a Legacy, I went through with an open mind. I enjoyed seeing what made the chapters different and also what similiarites there were between the chapters. And I thought it was fun to look at the different insignia and colors for each chapter, but for me personally, it didn't really sway my decision. Though, having been an active member and now as an alumna, I cherish those colors and symbols even more. Most chapters didn't have websites yet when I was going through recruitment, but I did find, when I was our chapter's webmaster, that we got quite a bit of interest through our website.

5) What was it about the organization that you chose that interested you?
I felt comfortable there. Like stated above, I was a Legacy (older sister) so I knew the dynamics of the house, a bit of history about the organization and the reputation on campus. I knew Kappa was for me when I started crying during the 5-party-day session at the house because I was homesick and I had been cut from almost every chapter and I was feeling horrible and they didn't freak out about it. They comforted me and made me feel at home. The ladies there classy and graceful yet down-to-earth and that's what I loved.