Is anyone else's rush experience like ....

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by cutie_cat_4ever

I also had a similar experience when I was back at school. I was a transfer and wasn't aware of what were NPC sororities. I was at a commuter school and thought that you could only rush for one sorority. So I rushed for a regional one. I was quite disappointed the way how they were talking about going to clubs, drinking and such. I just couldn't see myself fitting into their sorority, except a few really great ladies told me to stick with it. Needless to say, I didn't get a bid, which was ok.

Then my senior year I got myself busy with other societies but it wasn't until my last semester when I learned about NPC sororities through my one friend. I asked her if graduate students (which I was planning to) could rush for this one sorority, and she said yes. But unfortunately something happened with my grad assistantship that made me defer my grad studies. It was quite disappointing, but I got over it.

I guess my whole point is, I wish my school's Greek Life office could have informed us more about these options and like a guide into Greek Life. I know for commuter schools it's hard, but maybe like a table at quad day, or something along the lines would help. They should also do more outreach if they wanted a stronger greek system. In that way, it could also help reinforce the positive aspects of greek life

There is a table at the welcome back fair, and a week or so after, greek life holds a fair when every org, has their own table. It's reallly nice to see, everyone spread out with tons of letters,photos, paddles, etc.

There is a part of me that would love the chance to re-vamp Greek life at the school, just because thing are so...not to say wrong but....things need to be improved and changed.

[cutie_cat_4ever]

Originally Posted by Buttonz

There is a table at the welcome back fair, and a week or so after, greek life holds a fair when every org, has their own table. It's reallly nice to see, everyone spread out with tons of letters,photos, paddles, etc.

There is a part of me that would love the chance to re-vamp Greek life at the school, just because thing are so...not to say wrong but....things need to be improved and changed.

We do have something like "Meet the Greeks" but it's always when people have classes The only time I get to see were during welcome week, and for some reason our school was full of latina sororities and they were all spread out among the campus during that day along with other GLOs. We have 3 NPC sororities on out campus and I barely remember seeing them (maybe I was distracted by the caramel apples they were giving out )

I could understand the need to re-vamp Greek life at commuter schools. One thing that we're lacking of is the sprit, and it's esp hard when you don't have houses to live in to strengthen sisterhood. I know our school, rumor has it, is trying to make sorority floors. But then more than half of the ladies are commuters, which makes it even harder.

So it's all about sprit and positive impact on others. As long as you love your sorority and show it to others, you will then influnce others about how amazing you ladies could be. That's how I felt when I saw this one group. They stood out among other sororities because you can tell how enthusiastic and how much they love their sorority.

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by cutie_cat_4ever

I could understand the need to re-vamp Greek life at commuter schools. One thing that we're lacking of is the sprit, and it's esp hard when you don't have houses to live in to strengthen sisterhood. I know our school, rumor has it, is trying to make sorority floors. But then more than half of the ladies are commuters, which makes it even harder.

The school in question is a 100% commuter school., so there is a big lack of spirt and unity among the GLOs, among other things.

[cutie_cat_4ever]

Originally Posted by Buttonz

The school in question is a 100% commuter school., so there is a big lack of spirt and unity among the GLOs, among other things.

Mines is a commuter school too. I think from what I've seen, there is only this one NPC and a few latina sororities that are really active at school. Besides that, it just seems dead *shrugs*

Are you planning to become a greek advisor in the future for your school?

[ThetaPrincess24]

how come this school does not send out a greek life booklet or something to all new freshman or transfers coming to the college/university? UK did when i first started there as a freshman (though i chose not to go greek there), and EKU sent one out when I transferred there. Do not all schools with greek life do this? I think it's a good way to let newbies know about greek life and what greek options they have on their campus.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

how come this school does not send out a greek life booklet or something to all new freshman or transfers coming to the college/university? UK did when i first started there as a freshman (though i chose not to go greek there), and EKU sent one out when I transferred there. Do not all schools with greek life do this? I think it's a good way to let newbies know about greek life and what greek options they have on their campus.

Umm, lots of schools barely have the sororities and fraternities listed or mentioned on their webpage or student handbook, let alone send out a Greek life booklet. If they don't like having Greeks and don't want students to join, they're not going to publicize it.

[AEPhiSierra]

I am sooo annoyed that I didn't notice this thread when was first posted. As it is a school in my area I would love to see how pledging is going for her too. If it's the group I suspect it to be they have a lot of girls drop during pledging.

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by AEPhiSierra

I am sooo annoyed that I didn't notice this thread when was first posted. As it is a school in my area I would love to see how pledging is going for her too. If it's the group I suspect it to be they have a lot of girls drop during pledging.

I sent you a PM. I'd be very shocked if I was wrong with the group that you suspect it is.