re-rushing as a sophomore @ UF

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by kdlady80

PS.. With the economy as it is, it is not really fair to dismiss someone because they attended a community college before transferring to a university. Many community college students were offered admittance to universities, but for one reason or another could not attend. I think that as time marches on, more and more students will have to explore the opportunities attending a community college affords them. Scholarships are not what they were and stock markets where college funds were housed have plumeted. For some, who are not interested in large loans, it is the right decision and should not be looked down upon.

Some insight on this (from a chapter perspective):

Chapters at some bigger schools tend to prefer freshmen because they'll be part of the chapter for 4 years. This means 4 years of participation (and more opportunities to take on officer positions) and dues. Theoretically, a transfer is going to be at the school for less than 4 years.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by kdlady80

PS.. With the economy as it is, it is not really fair to dismiss someone because they attended a community college before transferring to a university. Many community college students were offered admittance to universities, but for one reason or another could not attend. I think that as time marches on, more and more students will have to explore the opportunities attending a community college affords them. Scholarships are not what they were and stock markets where college funds were housed have plumeted. For some, who are not interested in large loans, it is the right decision and should not be looked down upon.

This all may be true, but what's "really fair" and sorority recruitment at competitive recruitments don't often met.

If what you've outlined emerges as big trend, chapters will have to respond certainly. But "fairness" rarely has anything to do with it, sadly.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by kdlady80

This is true that fairness and sorority recruitment don't always meet.(lol) As I've said, my daughter has a great deal to offer and if she does not recieve a bid to a sorority she will find another outlet to channel her energy and will be fine. There are so many new people and experiences waiting for her and while being in a sorority is great, it is not for everyone so I guess it is just a wait and see proposition.

Yep. Prepare in advance with recs and expectations for dress and activities. Wait and see and keep an open mind. Go all the way through pref if you can and see if there's a group you can see yourself in. That's about all you can do no matter what year you are.

And if it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out.

[minDyG]

Originally Posted by UGAalum94

Yep. Prepare in advance with recs and expectations for dress and activities. Wait and see and keep an open mind. Go all the way through pref if you can and see if there's a group you can see yourself in. That's about all you can do no matter what year you are.

And if it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out.

I just saw your new signature, and I love it.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by minDyG

I just saw your new signature, and I love it.

Thanks! I'm not usually into making fun of typos, but these circumstances are extraordinary.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by kdlady80

This is true that fairness and sorority recruitment don't always meet.(lol) As I've said, my daughter has a great deal to offer and if she does not recieve a bid to a sorority she will find another outlet to channel her energy and will be fine. There are so many new people and experiences waiting for her and while being in a sorority is great, it is not for everyone so I guess it is just a wait and see proposition.

My best suggestion is to talk to your friends, and women you know who have daughters at the school your gal will be attending, or even similar schools. They can give you really specific and helpful information that a bunch of people on the internet, while well-meaning, simply cannot.

FWIW, I had brunch a few weeks ago with friends who went to UF and the subject of recruitment came up. None of them did the stuff that we typically suggest--some were even juniors and sophomores!!--and it turned out fine for them. Clearly, you should be well-informed, but you can't rely on people who didn't go to UF, or SEC schools, or aren't from the south. Good luck!

[angelove]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

My best suggestion is to talk to your friends, and women you know who have daughters at the school your gal will be attending, or even similar schools. They can give you really specific and helpful information that a bunch of people on the internet, while well-meaning, simply cannot.

FWIW, I had brunch a few weeks ago with friends who went to UF and the subject of recruitment came up. None of them did the stuff that we typically suggest--some were even juniors and sophomores!!--and it turned out fine for them. Clearly, you should be well-informed, but you can't rely on people who didn't go to UF, or SEC schools, or aren't from the south. Good luck!

This is so true! Thanks for mentioning this.