High School girl in college world

[AlphaFrog]

I'm pretty sure you have to be full time to join an NPC sorority. Three classes (unless they're 4 hours each) is not full time.

And, no, if she's only taking three classes, she probably won't have enough credits to be considered a Sophomore.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I'm pretty sure you have to be full time to join an NPC sorority. Three classes (unless they're 4 hours each) is not full time.

That's correct. You need to be a full time student.

Honestly, the answer to your question depends on the school you go to. At some schools, a freshman who is constantly hanging out with fraternity men and going to parties might be frowned upon, where at others it might not be a big deal.

I tend to think that as long as you're not totally making a drunken fool of yourself at the fraternity parties, and doing things that draw negative attention (like stripping, dancing on the bar, or making a drunken scene on the front lawn) you should be fine. My advice is to be kind of "low key" when you're hanging out and don't do anything stupid.

Most sororities understand that freshman women like to go out and have a good time. At the same time, they are leery of girls who go out and get out of control.

A far as your other question , I really couldn't tell you if having girls from your HS in sororities will hurt or help your chances.

Good luck!

[Cruise4fun]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I'm pretty sure you have to be full time to join an NPC sorority. Three classes (unless they're 4 hours each) is not full time.

And, no, if she's only taking three classes, she probably won't have enough credits to be considered a Sophomore.

Being a full time student is not a NPC requirement. It may depend on each organizations Inter/National policies. The local CPC or individual chapters may also add the requirement into their bylaws.

I know for Tri Sigma a woman must be matriculated at the university. (registered for a minimum of one class) I am an alumnae advisor at a commuter school. We often have women who are not full time students (usually 12 credit hours). I just had this confirmed again this week with our national organizaton.

However at the university I attended, there was a local college panhellenic bylaw requiring full time status.

[adpiucf]

For all intents and purposes, you are a college student, so it is understandable if you're not wanting to spend as much time with people who are still in high school. Take this time to make some friends of those freshman ladies, and especially sorority members.

It takes a very long time to build up a positive reputation, but you can earn a negative reputation in the blink of an eye. Your conduct at the fraternity houses may be completely innocent, but if you're getting the evil eye from freshmen sorority women, then they are getting a less-than-desirable impression of you. Maybe you're getting too chatty with someone's love interest or ex-boyfriend. Maybe your conduct looks unladylike. Maybe you ticked them off somehow when you attended high school together. Honestly, it doesn't matter: if they are snubbing you, they probably don't like you.

Their impression of you will most certainly affect your recruitment, as these ladies will represent that majority of the chapter make-up in their sororities next fall.

Find another weekend activity and save the fraternity parties for next fall. You can maintain your friendships with the fraternity members, but do it over lunch at the Student Union, going to a movie or cheering them on at the intramural fields.

Also, on an unrelated note: Think about applying to a variety of colleges, not just the one in your hometown. It's a wonderful growing experience, and you can always come home to take classes at the local U in the summertime.

[kathykd2005]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I'm pretty sure you have to be full time to join an NPC sorority.

Exactly correct. She can't join an NPC if she isn't enrolled as a full-time student.