Northern Woman Getting Bids at an SEC School

[UCFgirl]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

UCF is becoming more popular among kids who don't get into UF.

I take offense to this, as not only did I not apply to UF, I do not, and never want, to go there.

Also, even though I graduated a few years ago, not a single person in my 440 person class attended UF.

UCF is becoming more popular because we are a GREAT school with a lot to offer, not because we couldnt get into UF.

Please do not make assumptions about a school being a safety school when it is not for many of us...

[RedRover]

Out of curiosity, is it difficult for a guy from the North to get a bid from a fraternity at a Southern college or univerisity. Or does it depend on the fraternity (a couple Greek letter organizations for men are known to be "Southern fraternities").

Are family ties and recommendations as important for fraternity men as it seems to be for sorority women?

Just wonderin'

[EGAOPi]

Originally Posted by UCFgirl

I take offense to this, as not only did I not apply to UF, I do not, and never want, to go there.

Also, even though I graduated a few years ago, not a single person in my 440 person class attended UF.

UCF is becoming more popular because we are a GREAT school with a lot to offer, not because we couldnt get into UF.

Please do not make assumptions about a school being a safety school when it is not for many of us...

Thank you for posting this--I completely agree!
I am a PROUD student at USF...like you, I did not apply to UF (or even consider going there). I have been to UF/Gainesville and didn't get a good vibe. I like FSU but I decided to stick close to home for now since I eventually want to move to NYC.
USF was the only school I applied to because when I came to visit, it immediately felt like home. I love it and couldn't possibly be happier.
I know plenty of people that went to UF and hated it and actually transferred here (to USF) and to UCF.
UF, FSU, USF and UCF (and even some other FL schools) are all good in their own ways and all have something to offer--something DIFFERENT for each individual.
To say that people only go to other FL schools is because they were rejected from UF is SHEER IGNORANCE.

[BamaDad DZ]

I am a USF alum. Go Bulls!!!!!!!!

I loved USF, but my youngest daughter prefers FSU or UF. Oh well. My oldest, of course, goes to the one and only University of Alabama (for those of you who remember me and my posts about Bama recruitment).

I agree there is something to be said for Northerners trying to break into better Southern soroities at SEC-type schools. My daughter is from Northern Virginia, but she got into DZ, which has a very fine reputation at Bama. And all the way through recruitment she always had twice as many invites as she could accept for each particular day. I believe there is a lot of truth to the idea that Notherners may have it tough - in general - getting into a name sorority at an SEC school.

Recruitment at Bama is insane. My daughter's stories were unbelievable. Did you know that 1,024 were offered bids out of almost 1,400 young ladies who initiated the recruitment process at Bama? So many did not get theiir desired houses, but I'll bet most ended up very, very happy with their ultimate sorority home. All sororities are pretty much awesome as I remember.

A very proud DZ Dad.....BamaDad DZ

[Ocalagirl]

Originally Posted by UCFgirl

I take offense to this, as not only did I not apply to UF, I do not, and never want, to go there.

Also, even though I graduated a few years ago, not a single person in my 440 person class attended UF.

UCF is becoming more popular because we are a GREAT school with a lot to offer, not because we couldnt get into UF.

Please do not make assumptions about a school being a safety school when it is not for many of us...

I very much have to agree with you on this one. Although UCF is not the place for me, it has a lot of wonderful things to offer and everyone that I have met loves it down here and is going to stay. Set aside the still wonderful Greek system, and you have a thriving campus with many activities and clubs to get involved in plus the benefits of living in a pretty big city. For the girls its great cause we have two of the biggest malls in Florida (in my opinion) with everything to offer. My half-sister only applied here and just recently graduated and couldn't believed that I was leaving. She loved it here and couldn't imagine going anywhere else. I also agree with one of the above posts...every university/college in the state of Florida has something to offer to someone. Every school has something special to offer and you just have to find the one that fits you. Actually while I am transferring to UF, I think it is sad that the state is trying to make UF the TOP UNIVERSITY when every one is great. Every university I believe should have the same playing field as the others.
<<Getting off my soap box..lol>>>

[ufdale]

Originally Posted by Ocalagirl

I think it is sad that the state is trying to make UF the TOP UNIVERSITY when every one is great. Every university I believe should have the same playing field as the others.
<<Getting off my soap box..lol>>>

haha maybe the state could send a little money to its univeristies if Florida wants to get better universities. Just a thought. It's no suprise that California has such great universities, they spend so much more on students.

[Ocalagirl]

Originally Posted by ufdale

haha maybe the state could send a little money to its univeristies if Florida wants to get better universities. Just a thought. It's no suprise that California has such great universities, they spend so much more on students.

Amen!!!!!! although Florida public universities do have a low cost for in-state students, though every time I go to pay tuition I feel like I'm being robbed!! lol

[IvySpice]

It's no suprise that California has such great universities, they spend so much more on students.

It must also be said that California does not try to put all its universities on the same playing field. They have an explicit tier system, treating flagship, elite and less selective universities quite differently.