A Very Barista Retro Recruitment

[MaggieXi]

This could be a complete thread derail - but I am confused about the houses in a lot of these stories. On my campus - all the houses were designed exactly the same way. Same number of rooms, a few changes in the lay-outs (some with double staircases, some with single), and the chapters got to decorate the houses. I've been on other campuses where the sororities have houses and while they are structurally a little different (some designed in the 70s and some newer) but they don't vary that much.

I've noticed in many of these stories that alot of emphasis is put on what the house looks like, the age of the house, how its laid out, etc. and it seems like "house tours" are more about the PNM approving of the house and less of a recruitment party.

What I think I'm trying to ask (no coffee yet today!) is: is the way a house is laid out or decorated a deal breaker for PNMs?

And actives jumping on couches?

[drgnlady]

Originally Posted by MaggieXi

What I think I'm trying to ask (no coffee yet today!) is: is the way a house is laid out or decorated a deal breaker for PNMs?

On some campuses, the houses vary widely in size, layout, decor, sleeping arrangements and location. This is definitely a huge factor for PNMs and why house tours are conducted. I remember during my rush only wanting a house on the traditional "sorority row" even though half the chapters on campus were located somewhere else. Stupid now, but it was important to me at the time!