UT (Texas) minority in "white" sorority

knight_shadow: No, I was not. I was just saying that out of all the Indian girls I knew/met before/during rush, none of us ended up joining a sorority, either because we were cut from all of them, or because we dropped because we didn't get into any of the ones we wanted.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by DeltaIVA

No, I was not. I was just saying that out of all the Indian girls I knew/met before/during rush, none of us ended up joining a sorority, either because we were cut from all of them, or because we dropped because we didn't get into any of the ones we wanted.

So..... yeah. That'll keep you from joining.

Except the one. Who was in one that wasn't very good.

Originally Posted by Drolefille

So..... yeah. That'll keep you from joining.

Except the one. Who was in one that wasn't very good.

I agree, but I wasn't one of those who dropped. I was cut from all 13 sororities before the fourth day of rush had begun.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by DeltaIVA

I agree, but I wasn't one of those who dropped. I was cut from all 13 sororities before the fourth day of rush had begun.

And you assumed it was due to your race.

I'm not saying there's never racism, but your elitism in this post has made me go with "it's not them it's you."

[agzg]

Originally Posted by DeltaIVA

I was in your exact same position two years ago. I am Indian, a Junior at UT, and I went to a predominantly white high school where a lot of the girls who were going to UT were rushing. I didn't know much about how the system worked as far as race is concerned, so I just did the preparations (rec letters, professional pictures, etc.) and went in with a positive attitude.

I rushed with another Indian girl from my high school, and I met 4 or 5 other Indian girls who were also rushing. NONE of us got into ANY sorority. They do not let you in if you're Indian. Alright, let's be fair, I did see one Indian girl in a sorority when I was rushing, but she was in one that wasn't very good.

As far as the Indian sororities are concerned, I honestly don't know much about them that isn't hearsay, so I won't say anything about them here.

Am I glad I rushed? Sure, it was still a good experience, and I did get to meet a lot of new people that way, even though there was clearly something fishy going on there. Would I recommend that you rush? If you want to, go for it. Just be aware that there's a good chance you won't get in because you're Indian.

Just wondering - did you (all) get dropped or did you (all) drop out because a chapter that wanted you "wasn't very good?"

Originally Posted by agzg

Just wondering - did you (all) get dropped or did you (all) drop out because a chapter that wanted you "wasn't very good?"

I personally was cut from all of them. Most of the others I spoke to dropped out because they were cut from either the "good ones" or the ones they wanted to be a part of.

[LadyLonghorn]

Originally Posted by DeltaIVA

I was in your exact same position two years ago. I am Indian, a Junior at UT, and I went to a predominantly white high school where a lot of the girls who were going to UT were rushing. I didn't know much about how the system worked as far as race is concerned, so I just did the preparations (rec letters, professional pictures, etc.) and went in with a positive attitude.

I rushed with another Indian girl from my high school, and I met 4 or 5 other Indian girls who were also rushing. NONE of us got into ANY sorority. They do not let you in if you're Indian. Alright, let's be fair, I did see one Indian girl in a sorority when I was rushing, but she was in one that wasn't very good.

As far as the Indian sororities are concerned, I honestly don't know much about them that isn't hearsay, so I won't say anything about them here.

Am I glad I rushed? Sure, it was still a good experience, and I did get to meet a lot of new people that way, even though there was clearly something fishy going on there. Would I recommend that you rush? If you want to, go for it. Just be aware that there's a good chance you won't get in because you're Indian.

How many Juniors do you know who received bids? Or should I say how many Juniors received bids to a "good" sorority?

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by LadyLonghorn

How many Juniors do you know who received bids? Or should I say how many Juniors received bids to a "good" sorority?

She said she's a junior now, and she rushed two years ago. I think she was a freshman when she went through recruitment. That being said, she leaves a lot of holes open in her story.

[LadyLonghorn]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

She said she's a junior now, and she rushed two years ago. I think she was a freshman when she went through recruitment. That being said, she leaves a lot of holes open in her story.

Sorry. I guess I was too blinded by the line about the sorority with the one Indian member not being a "good one."

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Look at the hidden diversity of GC.

If she is, she's an idiot for crying that she was essentially rejected because of her race. We don't welcome rejects.

I think Jess was referring to Delta Kappa Delta, which is a good sized Indian and South Asian sorority at Texas. Which is why I found the part of the post where she says that she doesn't know much about the Indian sororities rather strange given her user name. I pretty much assumed her posting here was a calculated move to steer Indian and other South Asian women away from NPC recruitment and into other options.

Although things have moved in the right direction, Texas' NPC sororities have a long way to go in increasing diversity. As some others mentioned, so much of our recruitment is legacy and hometown/high school/camp driven. The truth of the matter is that many women, no matter their race or any other factors, have virtually no chance of getting into many chapters. It's all about numbers.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by LadyLonghorn

I think Jess was referring to Delta Kappa Delta, which is a good sized Indian and South Asian sorority at Texas. Which is why I found the part of the post where she says that she doesn't know much about the Indian sororities rather strange given her user name. I pretty much assumed her posting here was a calculated move to steer Indian and other South Asian women away from NPC recruitment and into other options..

In that case, her username is even more interesting.

[LadyLonghorn]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

In that case, her username is even more interesting.

Especially since her claim that Indian women are not given bids by the NPCs at Texas and there was only one Indian woman in any of the groups during rush 2008. It's just not true and I call ulterior motive on this one.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by LadyLonghorn

I think Jess was referring to Delta Kappa Delta, which is a good sized Indian and South Asian sorority at Texas.

Sidebar: Is Delta Kappa Delta larger than Delta Phi Omega at UT? That was the first organization I thought of.

[OHNOITSJESS]

Originally Posted by LadyLonghorn

I think Jess was referring to Delta Kappa Delta, which is a good sized Indian and South Asian sorority at Texas. Which is why I found the part of the post where she says that she doesn't know much about the Indian sororities rather strange given her user name. I pretty much assumed her posting here was a calculated move to steer Indian and other South Asian women away from NPC recruitment and into other options.

Indeed i was
As far as DKD vs. DPO: DPO has more chapters and are more geographically diverse.
DKD is fairly large and pretty well known among Indians at UT, especially since they are dry (no alcohol ever) which appeals to those not looking for that scene.

With that being said,
DeltaIVA: if there is an ulterior motive, I personally know the DKD Gamma(UT) chapter president (total sweetheart), several founding alumnae, and heck chapter members. Oh and in case you are DPO, I know several alumnae with great pull and past national council members there too. Be careful as to how you come across, as i'm sure the organizations wouldn't condone this type of recruitment.

And just in case i'll save a copy of this thread.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by OHNOITSJESS

As far as DKD vs. DPO: DPO has more chapters and are more geographically diverse.
DKD is fairly large and pretty well known among Indians at UT, especially since they are dry (no alcohol ever) which appeals to those not looking for that science.

As far as the first part, I know that. I was referring to the bold

Thanks.

[LadyLonghorn]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I guess it's all about frame of reference. Her username screamed Delta Diva, as in Delta Sigma Theta, to me.

You have to give us something more exciting than that, though.

Ha ha. No, nothing more scandalous or specific.

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

Sidebar: Is Delta Kappa Delta larger than Delta Phi Omega at UT? That was the first organization I thought of.

Originally Posted by OHNOITSJESS

Indeed i was
As far as DKD vs. DPO: DPO has more chapters and are more geographically diverse.
DKD is fairly large and pretty well known among Indians at UT, especially since they are dry (no alcohol ever) which appeals to those not looking for that science.

I really don't know which has the most members at UT. But DKD is the one I've seen more frequently and who I've heard referred to as Deltas. Could be a coincidence and the other group though.