Actually, the OP is correct. My daughter is in a sorority at UF and lives out of the house. Between the meal plan, dues, and parlor fees, it averages 1700-1800 a semester. That doesn't include gifts, favors, pictures. UF sororities are incredibly expensive.
I'm not questioning the amount at all, I'm questioning the "it decreases every semester" part.
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As a Panhellenic woman currently at UF, I can tell you that (my chapter at least) does not have a live in requirement and that it IS true that many chapters' dues go down each semester and eventually plateau. Also, I have found that it is MUCH more affordable to go Greek and then live in-house than it is to remain unaffiliated and live off-campus. I have saved around $5000 by doing this. I'm new to GC so I hope this helps
As a Panhellenic woman currently at UF, I can tell you that (my chapter at least) does not have a live in requirement and that it IS true that many chapters' dues go down each semester and eventually plateau.
But how? WHY??? It just doesn't make sense. It's also really unfair to anyone who doesn't join as a 1st semester freshman.
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