Pastry Student Trying to Rush at UT!

[robinseggblue]

Originally Posted by AZTheta

yes I know - look at what I wrote - I referenced August 2016.

Not enough coffee this morning, eh?

As for your first question - she may *think* she wants to be Greek, look at the family members who've been Greek. That's why I recommended checking things out during her first year at UT.

University is a world of difference from culinary school. They are different in most every way imaginable.

Hahaha you got me! I posted before I had had my java

Reading your post again...that was the suggestion I was gonna make! Totally misread that.

[SWTXBelle]

I saw the title as "Pasty Student . . ." and thought, "Hey! Just because she doesn't have a tan doesn't mean she won't do well!" #middleagedeyesightproblems

[Nanners52674]

I totally read the title as "Party" and when I got through the quoted OP I was like why hasn't she mentioned partying

[robinseggblue]

Pro tip: if you do edit posts remember to politely ask posters who quoted or said identifying information about you to edit it out.

[Blue Skies]

You are assuming that UT will admit you, and I think that is a faulty assumption. When the time comes, apply to a number of four-year colleges. When you know where you have been admitted, and have had a chance to evaluate the various financial aid packages, make your selection and *then* worry about sorority recruitment.

UT is a difficult university in which to get admitted, even for in-state students. The current overall admission rate is about 40%. Out of state students comprise only 7% of the campus population. The UT sorority recruitment has long been considered one of the toughest in the country.

[ChioLu]

I would make 1 of the other schools to which you apply be UCLA. Your resume would be well-suited there (from knowing a high level person in UCLA admissions). Plus if you get into Anderson school of business (graduate program), that is extremely desirable (3% who apply get in, and being a UCLA grad helps).
Best part is, UCLA's upper-class quota for Recruitment is one THIRD of the total new member class! (And your resume would be well-suited for UCLA Recruitment.) ; )

[ilove2shop247]

I'm disappointed by everyone who has told OP that her business actually reduces her chances. Isn't part of being in sorority about leadership, time management, and networking. By owning her own small business OP has shown she has all those traits in spades. Why would you discourage someone who is a good role model for being a student entrepreneur from taking part in a sorority????

[clemsongirl]

Originally Posted by ilove2shop247

I'm disappointed by everyone who has told OP that her business actually reduces her chances. Isn't part of being in sorority about leadership, time management, and networking. By owning her own small business OP has shown she has all those traits in spades. Why would you discourage someone who is a good role model for being a student entrepreneur from taking part in a sorority????

Because owning and running a small business takes a LOT of time, more so than even a varsity sport I might argue. My little brother owns his own business and is looking to expand, and it is easily a full-time job for him. As much as I want him to go Greek at the school he's transferring to I seriously doubt he will have the time. A business can't be put on hold for sorority events, and if sorority members think a PNM won't have enough time to commit to the sorority then they won't give her a bid, plain and simple.

Also OP you should probably delete your comments from the reddit thread you made in /r/sororities where we gave you the same advice you got here. If you were hoping to get more optimistic answers from us here you were sorely mistaken.

[lovespink88]

Originally Posted by clemsongirl

Also OP you should probably delete your comments from the reddit thread you made in /r/sororities where we gave you the same advice you got here. If you were hoping to get more optimistic answers from us here you were sorely mistaken.

Oh hey, you're in the reddit thread too, ay? (reddit is bascially the reason I'm never on GC anymore)

[ColdInCanada11]

Originally Posted by lovespink88

Oh hey, you're in the reddit thread too, ay? (reddit is bascially the reason I'm never on GC anymore)

I also saw that post- haha, greekchatter's are always everywhere

[chi-o_cat]

Originally Posted by ColdInCanada11

I also saw that post- haha, greekchatter's are always everywhere

They really are! I was searching online for information about a medical condition that my SO has, and I found Titchou on a health-related discussion board.

[AZTheta]

ilove2shop247 - did you read LadyLonghorn's post? Are you familiar with UT recruitment and the Greek system there?

Not being snarky or mean - simply redirecting your focus. Are you yourself in a sorority or are you a sorority alumna?

[lyrica9]

Originally Posted by AZTheta

ilove2shop247 - did you read LadyLonghorn's post? Are you familiar with UT recruitment and the Greek system there?

Not being snarky or mean - simply redirecting your focus. Are you yourself in a sorority or are you a sorority alumna?

So much this. It could possibly work out at another school. Not likely at UT. Not a mean thing, just a fact of the culture at that campus. A few women responding positively on a reddit thread do not equal an informed response from an entire panhellenic community, much less could they even be counted as representative of the overall opinions held by those commenters' chapters. When people say it is a traditional greek community, they're really saying the process is still pretty old school in comparison to many other campuses.

[GratefulGramma]

But, but,she would bring sweets! And chocolate, on "those baaad days". I would definitely want her for my Sorority Sister; she could be my roommate!

[FSUZeta]

Originally Posted by GratefulGramma

But, but,she would bring sweets! And chocolate, on "those baaad days". I would definitely want her for my Sorority Sister; she could be my roommate!

Yes!