A 'bid' is an invitation to join a specific chapter. At the end of Recruitment week you will sign a card listing your choices for membership (ie - you would accept an invitation for membership from these groups). You can list up to 3 choices. Your choices are matched up with the choices of the sorority. On Bid Day you will receive an envelope with an invitation to join a specific chapter. You sign the card, then join your new sisters for a day of fun activities.
Not all sororities have houses. Some have no housing at all, others have suites or lodges that they use for meetings, small social gatherings and ritual events. And I can safely say that sorority life is NOTHING like what you see in the movies. Most members work in addition to being full time students and active on campus. There will be rich girls in every chapter, but there will be poor girls, athletes, computer nerds, beauty queens, plain janes, etc. Sorority life is very diverse and it is what you make of it. Don't believe the rumors and stereotypes...judge for yourself, impartially.
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Fraternally,
Barbara
Zeta Tau Alpha Alumna
If you have to go around telling everyone you're in charge you're not much of a leader.
Tallahassee Area Alumnae of ZTA
Tallahassee Alumnae Panhellenic & Sorority Recruitment FAQ
[This message has been edited by PnguinTrax (edited August 01, 2000).]
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