Hello ladies.
I found this site and had a question/looking for advice and was wondering if you could give some input. I didn't see a thread that spoke to my situation, but if there is, I apologize! (I did try to search around a little bit). Also, I know that sometimes "newbies", like myself come off pretentious, bratty, and defensive, so if what I am asking is inappropriate or rude, please let me know. I don't want to be one of those naive girls who doesn't know her place.
On to the story...
I recently went through recruitment (I'm a freshman) and received a bid to a sorority I was VERY excited about and I absolutely loved pledging. However, about halfway through pledging, we lost our charter.
This was very saddening and difficult and I won't go into what happened, but 99% of the chapter was not involved in the incident. Anyway, my pledge sisters and I were offered bids to another sorority on campus. I think they were allowed to do this because they were under total? I'm sorry I don't know all the Greek terms yet, but I think that is what allowed them to give bids to girls outside of formal recruitment.
The campus I am on is not so competitive. The "top" chapters are very competitive, but if girls give every group a chance, I think it is relatively easy to get a bid. Sophomores are at a slight disadvantage, but it's not comparable to what I've read about at places like Alabama, where sophomores can go fly a kite
Wow, sorry this is turning into a novel. ANYWAY, I'm trying to weigh my options. I could accept a bid to this other sorority and pledge there, go through formal again as a sophomore, or abstain from Greek Life. I really would love to join a sorority (obviously haha), but I'm torn about this other group and my chances as a sophomore. I KNOW KNOW KNOW you cannot give me my chances (haha read all the other posts asking this), I guess I was just more so wondering your initial thoughts on the situation. As sorority women, would you view sophomores who pledged but lost their charter differently than regular sophomores or would it not matter? Should I try out this other group to see if I fit? They were not one of my favorite pics in formal, but formal is such a blur, who knows? Do you think it matters what my pledge sisters decide to do?
Any input would be appreciated and I hope I haven't caused any drama in this post.
-Rosiegal
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