Kappa Alpha Thetas? - Page 2

AXWhoah · #16 12-10-2001, 02:36 AM

Theta is definately one of the sororities to get in here at Arizona. They have a huge chapter and their rep is for being Barbie-esque. They definately have a rep for being snobby and sometimes it seems well deserved. We had a dinner exchange with them last year though and they were really nice, surprised us all.

ladybug1116 · #17 12-10-2001, 02:49 AM

Theta is one of the top sororities at FSU. They are the "stereotypical sorority girls" though. All very skinny, rich, and pretty. They always do fabulous in recruitment and are very popular with the fraternities. However, they are seen by many others (both greek and independent) as being snobby. I had the opportunity to work closely with one of the Thetas on a Dance Marathon project and she was very nice but when I had to go to Theta house for a committee meeting I always felt very uncomfortable.

BrownEyedGirl · #18 12-10-2001, 05:23 PM

Theta is one of the smallest sororities at most schools (Wofford, Clemson, USC) in South Carolina, but one thing I really admire is how much pride their sisters take in their chapter. I've seen so many Thetas just beaming when they talk about their sorority, getting SO excited about rush (I hate it when actives complain about how tedious rush is!) and putting together a great dance routine for another sorority's philanthropy. I think they are really sweet, very close girls, even if their numbers aren't as high as other chapters. It's quality, not quantity, in my book that counts.

zetagirly · #19 12-10-2001, 05:24 PM

Thetas are one of the top houses at University of Maryland

Peaches-n-Cream · #20 12-10-2001, 05:33 PM

They aren't at my school, and I don't know them.

CA theta · #21 12-10-2001, 08:37 PM

Hey,

Thanks everyone for all the comments! I do appreciate them. I did ask for honest feedback, and while it was really sad reading some of them, I did want to know how Theta is doing aruond the country, not just in Cali, you know?

Unfortunately at my school we are also viewed as somewhat snotty, but we are working hard to change that. Sometimes, though, we have no idea why the rep still sticks with us, b/c other sororities do tell us that we are one of the sweetest, beneath the snotty stereotype.

But, I just ask that you all give us a chance!

We have surprised many, especially the independents, and they always go, "Wow I never thought you'd be so nice."

But again, I really do appreciate feedback, good or bad...because we always can improve our image even more, right?

And a big virtual hug to Thetagurl!

Theta love,

KerriMarie · #22 12-10-2001, 08:46 PM

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Originally posted by PKTSU01
But, we did Greek Week with them, and well, to have only 10 girls out of a house of about 80 show up to events was pretty apathetic.

The optimist in me thinks that maybe the girls in that house are just super-busy with lots of things. I am very supportive of my sisters, but a lot of times I just have too much going on to be there at specific events. I'm at rehearsals every night for about 5 hours - that makes my free time at a minimum. So although I don't think I got to Greek Week events, I have pride in my letters and love my organization.

awatters · #23 12-10-2001, 08:47 PM

Theta at UCLA is full of girls who have a really slick preppy attitude about life. They dress well, they look good, and they sure don't want to have anything to do with my fraternity. They are an Abercrombie-type sorority. The kind of girls who drive nice cars and don't want to be around ordinary people. Of course, there are some nice girls in it but the balance of the group leans far too much toward the preppy side.

Our fraternity had dinner with them in spring 2000 and out of about 90 girls I think 30 came. Most of the girls went back to their rooms in about 15 minutes. They kicked us out after an hour. I didn't like that. I'm still polite to them though.

twinstars · #24 12-10-2001, 09:20 PM

I'm a Theta at a school in the mid-Atlantic region. We have a strong chapter, and nationals has been pretty pleased with us lately. Last year we got an awesome pledge class and a ton of legacies. We are known on campus for having more athletes than the other sororities, but there are plenty of us who aren't into sports. We make a point of trying to be friendly with all groups on campus... the last thing we want to seem is snobby. We are cute and dress nicely but we're not really the "girly girls" on campus. We are laid-back and we like to have fun. There seems to be very very little drug use going on (unlike most other houses) or at least no one would ever talk about it openly if it were.

We mix with a lot of fraternities... pretty much any group that asks us. I don't think there's any other sorority on campus that mixes with a greater number of frats.

I think my chapter is remarkably clique-free. We are friendly with girls in other pledge classes and it would be considered totally out-of-line to speak badly about another Theta in any sort of group setting. I am really proud of my chapter... I know a lot of girls in other groups at my school have not had nearly such a positive sorority experience.

Theta-cutie · #25 12-15-2001, 11:39 PM

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Originally posted by awatters
Theta at UCLA is full of girls who have a really slick preppy attitude about life. They dress well, they look good, and they sure don't want to have anything to do with my fraternity. They are an Abercrombie-type sorority. The kind of girls who drive nice cars and don't want to be around ordinary people. Of course, there are some nice girls in it but the balance of the group leans far too much toward the preppy side.

Our fraternity had dinner with them in spring 2000 and out of about 90 girls I think 30 came. Most of the girls went back to their rooms in about 15 minutes. They kicked us out after an hour. I didn't like that. I'm still polite to them though.

AXWhoah and awatters (and anyone else who didn't have a positive experience), I'm sorry that you haven't had great experiences with the Thetas at your school. AXWhoah, I had the pleasure of meeting my sisters at the U of A like 2 years ago -- and they are awesome. Seems that we get the snobby rep a lot. Yes, the U of A Thetas are beautiful, but in no means are they snobby (or it seemed that way to me, at least!). Also, awatters, I'm sorry that you haven't had the greatest experience either. The UCLA Thetas are wonderful -- I met a few a while ago, and all I ask, like my fellow sister CA theta, is that you give them a chance...perhaps you caught them on a bad day or something?

Of course, I'm biased, but the Kappa Alpha Thetas at my school are top-notch, with Chi O always our number one competitor for the top-slot. We are a chapter composed of multi-faceted girls...all with intelligence, sweetness, sense of humor, classiness and beauty, inside and out. Never will you hear bad words about a Theta on my campus!!

Miami1839 · #26 12-15-2001, 11:59 PM

Didnt have Theta at GMU but I worked with one when I waited tables in college. Shes a Theta Alum from Tech and is super cool

We often shared stories and had a great time

Kevin

xp2k · #27 12-16-2001, 03:15 PM

At Indiana University, Theta is a strong house.

They have a pretty good reputation. The girls are smart and for the most part pretty. From what I hear, most of the girls have $$money$$.

They probably have one the nicest sorority houses on campus. It beautiful and one of the oldest (I think IU's chapter is the Beta chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta).

They arent known for being slutty, they're wholesome midwestern girls. In the same hand, they arent known for partying much either.

Overall though, a great group of girls.

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KarenC725 · #28 12-17-2001, 10:39 AM

I didn't know them in college really, but one of my closest friends now is a Theta. She and her sisters (oh, Michigan State chapter) are great girls who are still close after college. They had, from what I remember, a good rep on campus and liked to have a lot of fun.

amycat412 · #29 12-17-2001, 02:17 PM

Theta was one of my favorite houses at USC. It came down to Theta, DG and Chi O for me and I loved them all!

Thetas were a great group of girls. Very involved and visible, sweet and fun. Good friends. Definitely one of the top houses at SC.

AchtungBaby80 · #30 12-17-2001, 09:10 PM

Theta was the first sorority I cut during rush, but they are one of the top chapters here, no question. They have a rep for being gorgeous but also snotty and wild...I've heard all of those things. The girls I talked to during rush seemed fake to me, but then, I think most chapters are at least a little fake during rush so that's not why I cut them; it just didn't feel "right" to me.