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Originally Posted by PSU_love
Thank you for the advice! Even though I've heard so much, both good and not so good, about chapters over the past year, I'm definitely going in with an open mind. I truly regret not going through recruitment last fall, I just didn't know enough about Greek life at the time and I didn't think it was for me. Now, I feel the complete opposite way! I do have a question: is it going to be a big deal if I wasn't too involved freshmen year? I had a job that took up a LOT of my time.
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Thankfully, it shouln't be bad that you had a job. Many chapters would find that to be good--as long as it doesn't get in the way of you being a member. You can always talk up your involvement at work, as well. If you have good grades---even better!!! Remember, Penn State (University Park) gets people who filter in from the branch campuses so, it isn't that bad coming in as a sophmore. It's not Indiana University competitive nor is it in the same field of competition as the SEC. You will learn quickly which chapters won't even give you a second look if you are not a freshman.
Have some knowledge about the chapters (like philanthropies). If community service/ philanthropy is a big deal to you--talk about it! Ask the ladies what they do for their philathropy to raise money. Many organizations on campus have had their conventions this summer (I can think of Delta Zeta and Phi Mu among others--I think Alpha Chi Omega) and you could ask what the ladies did with their summer to include anything sorority-related. I would stay away from certain topics that are controversial. This can include what is going on at the campus right now. Any more questions--please feel free to ask! I loved my time on campus. I will say this much about "tiers" that I think is very relevant. FOREGT THEM! It's funny to find out that certain fraternities, for example, that were TOP on campus when I was there are not as big a deal any more. It's also interesting to see some fraternities that are on campus now that were not such a big deal have gained much respect from the various sororities. Tiers change but, being a member of a great sisterhood never does!
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