Tiers

[texas*princess]

Originally Posted by skylark

In the end, I think the successfulness of a sorority experience does not depend at all on what "tier" of a sorority you are in.

I definately agree with this statement.

There is a sorority on my campus that was arguably in the top "tier" when I was in school just a few years ago, and now they are struggling quite a bit. Numbers are down, they didn't make quota, and they can't keep their house full which is causing a financial strain. And everyone can probably attest that a financial strain on the chapter makes it difficult to focus on anything else.

Those girls used to be one of the most involved sororities on campus, and I think their participation on campus has decreased because of the overall morale of the chapter. The lower morale I am guessing is stemming from the financial issues.

So it's really not all about what "tier" you're in...

[DeltaBetaBaby]

One of the key things about tiers is they designate which sororities mix with which fraternities. So, if you are the type who would only be happy dating the hottest, richest guys on campus, only join a top tier. If you are more open-minded and date really nice guys who are maybe less abercrombie-like, you can afford to be more open-minded about your sorority choice.

If you are a mature adult (which you certainly sound like, OP), you can be happy in any group that you make the most of.

[NOLA25]

If you are a mature adult (which you certainly sound like, OP), you can be happy in any group that you make the most of.[/quote]

I agree totally with this! You get out of it, what you put into it. Should not worry what other people think of a sorority. It is what YOU think about it and what you are willing to contribute to it.

[lyrica9]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

I definately agree with this statement.

There is a sorority on my campus that was arguably in the top "tier" when I was in school just a few years ago, and now they are struggling quite a bit. Numbers are down, they didn't make quota, and they can't keep their house full which is causing a financial strain. And everyone can probably attest that a financial strain on the chapter makes it difficult to focus on anything else.

Those girls used to be one of the most involved sororities on campus, and I think their participation on campus has decreased because of the overall morale of the chapter. The lower morale I am guessing is stemming from the financial issues.

So it's really not all about what "tier" you're in...

you thought they were top tier?

see, that's how little it matters and how much it differs even on the same campus. t*p and i were in the same chapter at the same time, and we have different perceptions of the "tiers."