FSU sorority cost, rush etc

VandalSquirrel · #1 08-12-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by fsu322

let me rephrase my financial situation, I can afford a sorority realistically but I say 'only' because I'd like to not make my parents pay for sorority things. It would be easier on me and my parents for a financial payment plan, but if there arent payment plans I can make it work i'm almost positive. I appreciate your concern (: I've been told everybody is encouraged to go through recruitment regardless if you plan to join one or not just for the experience

Going through "just for the experience" once finances are explained and you know you can't afford or even if you don't want to join anymore it is potentially taking a spot that could go to a woman who wants to be there and can afford it.

PinkPalmTree · #2 08-12-2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

Going through "just for the experience" once finances are explained and you know you can't afford or even if you don't want to join anymore it is potentially taking a spot that could go to a woman who wants to be there and can afford it.

I'm going through recruitment also at FSU, as a freshman, and trust me, I WANT A BID!!!

However, I did Summer C Session and I've talked to a girls in my dorm, classes, etc. and many of them are going through rush just for the "experience", and have no intention of accepting a bid, they just want to see who they can get. This made me so sad, because what if there is a girl out there that really wants a bid and doesn't get one because of these girls?!

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33girl · #3 08-12-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PinkPalmTree

I'm going through recruitment also at FSU, as a freshman, and trust me, I WANT A BID!!!

However, I did Summer C Session and I've talked to a girls in my dorm, classes, etc. and many of them are going through rush just for the "experience", and have no intention of accepting a bid, they just want to see who they can get. This made me so sad, because what if there is a girl out there that really wants a bid and doesn't get one because of these girls?!

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Hopefully they will drop out before pref. If not, their spot will go to the next person up on the sorority's bid list. They won't be taking a bid away from anyone if they don't pledge. (Also, I am guessing girls like this are easy for the sororities to spot.)

fsu322 · #4 08-12-2009, 02:47 AM

trust me i want a bid too (: but if i feel it's not right for me or things become too unrealistic financially for me i will drop but I am definitely wanting a bid and wanting to start a bunch of new friendships and join a sisterhood!

KSUViolet06 · #5 08-12-2009, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by fsu322

trust me i want a bid too (: but if i feel it's not right for me or things become too unrealistic financially for me i will drop but I am definitely wanting a bid and wanting to start a bunch of new friendships and join a sisterhood!

Just a note here:

If you're talking about ACCEPTING a bid and then dropping out/depledging--please be sure that it's something you financially can handle BEFORE you accept a bid (should you receive one).

fsu322 · #6 08-12-2009, 03:26 AM

no no I mean I would drop out of recruitment. I feel as though I am being misunderstood. I really want a bid, and as far as i can tell from the detailed financial plan, I can afford it. But if I go to philanthropy day, (the 2nd round of recruitment for us) which is when they go into more detail about financial responsibilities, and somehow realize something about the cost I didn't before and I can't afford it, I will drop out of recruitment. I really do want to join a sorority and have a great week of recruitment.

KSUViolet06 · #7 08-12-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by fsu322

no no I mean I would drop out of recruitment. I feel as though I am being misunderstood. I really want a bid, and as far as i can tell from the detailed financial plan, I can afford it. But if I go to philanthropy day, (the 2nd round of recruitment for us) which is when they go into more detail about financial responsibilities, and somehow realize something about the cost I didn't before and I can't afford it, I will drop out of recruitment. I really do want to join a sorority and have a great week of recruitment.

Oh ok. I got it.