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[DubaiSis]

So swerving in a bit here, how does it work when you have a pledge class of 80 and only 60 beds? Who lives in? I mean, I'm assuming the executive board lives in, but beyond that is it a reward or punishment to live in?

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

So swerving in a bit here, how does it work when you have a pledge class of 80 and only 60 beds? Who lives in? I mean, I'm assuming the executive board lives in, but beyond that is it a reward or punishment to live in?

It varies I think. They might have all upperclassmen who want to keep their beds get first dibs, then all freshmen turning into sophomores put in and either lottery, first come first serve or have another method for determining who gets to live in. Many juniors or seniors want apartments or off-campus housing so there's fairly good rotation.

Most places have a "we can make you live in if we want to/have to" clause and if for some reason living in the house isn't popular then it's going to be more like a punishment.

So to answer your question, it depends on the perspective of the members. Usually it's a good thing, if not quite a reward, but sometimes it could feel like a punishment even if it's just that someone had to live in and they drew your name.

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

So swerving in a bit here, how does it work when you have a pledge class of 80 and only 60 beds? Who lives in? I mean, I'm assuming the executive board lives in, but beyond that is it a reward or punishment to live in?

In the overwhelming majority of housed NPC chapters, only a fraction live in, usually less than half. Generally, the exec board is required to live in.

As for whether it is a reward or punishment, that's subjective. Some women want to live in. Others don't. I lived in my chapter house for 3 years and loved it. It's not for everyone though.

If there are more members who want to live in than there are beds, my chapter has everyone fill out a "point sheet" which quantifies involvement, awards, GPA, number of semesters in the chapter, etc. The members with the most points choose rooms first. Everyone who doesn't get a spot can be placed on a waiting list for spring (since there are almost always women who go abroad in the spring) if they place a deposit.

If fewer members want to live in than there are spots available, the "responsibility" to fill the house lies with the newest members.