University of Texas-Austin Roundup

[Ladybugmom]

EIghtisgreat...I had your same dilema . D did not attend Roundup because I had the same fears that you are describing. D says now that it would have been a benefit for her to attend because she did not know many girls already in houses. Her rush was a rollercoaster and not something either of us want to go through ever again! The outcome was good and she is happy, but in hindsight she wished she had gone to Roundup. I cannot stress enough the importance of keeping an open mind. There were some great girls that dropped out because they couldnt see past the Big 6. I can honestly say that all of the chapters at UT are excellent and they all have a variety of girls. Please PM me if you have any further questions.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Ladybugmom

Daughter says now that it would have been a benefit for her to attend because she did not know many girls already in houses.

The OP said that her daughter DOES know girls already in the sororities (houses is really not a correct term) so that's not a problem for her.

[dnall]

What are UT sorority chapters now, like 200 girls? A couple friends from HS is not the same as it may be at a lot of other campuses.

And, I think it was said before the number of legacies that go through at UT versus quota. I recall my gf saying a sorority chapter there last fall took a huge pledge class and all but 5 were legacies. Obviously legacy doesn't guarantee you a bid. I'm just trying to express how competitive it is & that every possible advantage is important.

There will always be the view of should you take the risk of maybe someone will see you in an unscripted social situation & it'll hurt you, versus what can you gain by using that social situation as a learning/networking/interview process to set yourself up for success. Obviously that applies well beyond rush. Personally, I lean toward the more aggressive approach, but to each their own.

[Ladybugmom]

^^^you are correct about legacy status. It can play a huge part for some. I will say that some of the sororities (thanks for the correction by the way 33girl) can and will cut legacies at UT.. Legacy and who you know in the sorority can play a very big part in the process, but not always... I would also say that how you carry yourself, your personality, and if you are a good fit can be as important to some sororities. I cannot stress enough to keep an open mind...

Honestly at UT, one needs every advantage they can get..just knowing someone is not going to get you in the door..my D told many stories of girls that were heartbroken because they got cut from sororities that they knew someone from high school (including my D). I would say that happened ALOT. You also have the "camp" factor that comes into play as well as NCl and other groups.