Where would I feel most comfortable? (Long....)

[33girl]

Originally Posted by summer_gphib

Also if you love doing volunteer work, check out a volunteer organization. Gamma Sig, Alpha Phi Omega, might be a good choice for you.

Those are only a good choice IF you aren't using them as a "consolation prize" for not getting a bid to an NPC or NPHC or other social group. Alpha Phi Omega is also coed. It also considers itself a service fraternity, not a volunteer organization.

A pretty basic thing to say is: if the school you are transferring to is listed in this thread, you don't have a snowball's chance in hell of getting a bid at your age. Other than that, DS is right - if you go through round one of rush and find no one in any group you can converse with or vice versa, you'll know it isn't for you. If you find a spark somewhere, keep on going.

As far as your two in-laws in XYZ, unless they were in XYZ at your future school, that was THEIR experience. The XYZ chapter at your school may be light years away from what they described, and had they gone through rush at your school, they may have hated XYZ. Don't let what they say color your preferences one way or the other.

[misscherrypie]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Those are only a good choice IF you aren't using them as a "consolation prize" for not getting a bid to an NPC or NPHC or other social group. Alpha Phi Omega is also coed. It also considers itself a service fraternity, not a volunteer organization.

Thanks for the information. I have backup Campus activity ideas if I don't end up getting a bid, so not being Greek isn't the end of the Universe. At least not to me.

A pretty basic thing to say is: if the school you are transferring to is listed in this thread, you don't have a snowball's chance in hell of getting a bid at your age. Other than that, DS is right - if you go through round one of rush and find no one in any group you can converse with or vice versa, you'll know it isn't for you. If you find a spark somewhere, keep on going.

My school doesn't appear on that thread, but thank you for the heads up. I have OOS friends that ARE transferring to schools on that list, and were also considering Recruitment. I'll pass this along to them.

As far as your two in-laws in XYZ, unless they were in XYZ at your future school, that was THEIR experience. The XYZ chapter at your school may be light years away from what they described, and had they gone through rush at your school, they may have hated XYZ. Don't let what they say color your preferences one way or the other.

Thanks. No, they attended schools in other States and what you said makes complete sense.

Thank you for your feedback.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by misscherrypie

Thanks for the information. I have backup Campus activity ideas if I don't end up getting a bid, so not being Greek isn't the end of the Universe. At least not to me..

It's possible (and some sororities and fraternities actually require you to do so) to take part in at least one other campus organization. I think it's a wise idea for many reasons to not ONLY participate in Greek life and have no activities. You should check them out immediately when you get to campus, and not only if you don't receive a bid. Whether it's continuing something in which you're already skilled or experienced, like riding horses, or writing for the school newspaper, honing these skills and and maintaining a well-rounded campus life can be very important when it comes to finding employment post-graduation.

Then again, if you're in your late 20s, you've presumably already been out in the workforce, and perhaps already have stuff you've been doing for years. Either way, they shouldn't be "backup" activities. Sure, you can gain leadership experience and do philanthropy work, but NPC Greek life is mostly a social experience.

[misscherrypie]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

It's possible (and some sororities and fraternities actually require you to do so) to take part in at least one other campus organization. I think it's a wise idea for many reasons to not ONLY participate in Greek life and have no activities. You should check them out immediately when you get to campus, and not only if you don't receive a bid. Whether it's continuing something in which you're already skilled or experienced, like riding horses, or writing for the school newspaper, honing these skills and and maintaining a well-rounded campus life can be very important when it comes to finding employment post-graduation.

Then again, if you're in your late 20s, you've presumably already been out in the workforce, and perhaps already have stuff you've been doing for years. Either way, they shouldn't be "backup" activities. Sure, you can gain leadership experience and do philanthropy work, but NPC Greek life is mostly a social experience.

Great points and advice. Thank you.

[summer_gphib]

I would never consider these organizations to be a consultation prize. Sorry if it came off that way. Gamma Sig is a co-ed sorority-- and yes we had boys. But there were just two. It was a GREAT part of my Greek experience. I love both of my orgs.

ETA-- I also knew that APhiO is a co-ed fraternity, but not knowing what campus she's at, neither of these may be available. So I was thinking there might be some other way, a volunteer organization, for her to get involved with. Whether it be a GLO or just "Volunteer Club."

[misscherrypie]

Originally Posted by summer_gphib

I would never consider these organizations to be a consultation prize. Sorry if it came off that way. Gamma Sig is a co-ed sorority-- and yes we had boys. But there were just two. It was a GREAT part of my Greek experience. I love both of my orgs.


ETA-- I also knew that APhiO is a co-ed fraternity, but not knowing what campus she's at, neither of these may be available. So I was thinking there might be some other way, a volunteer organization, for her to get involved with. Whether it be a GLO or just "Volunteer Club."

Neither of those organizations exist where I'm going to school, and from what I understand, the Campus is NOT looking to expand to new orgs at this time.

There may be other interesting organizations to join that may not be GLO's, as you said.

I'll start a recuitment story thread as it gets closer to that time.

[naraht]

Originally Posted by misscherrypie

Neither of those organizations exist where I'm going to school, and from what I understand, the Campus is NOT looking to expand to new orgs at this time.

There may be other interesting organizations to join that may not be GLO's, as you said.

I'll start a recuitment story thread as it gets closer to that time.

Some schools don't count bringing APO or GSS to the campus as being affected in any way by the Social Greek Organizations on campus anymore than the Social Greek Organizations would affect whether to bring on College Republicans, Circle K or Pi Delta Phi French Honorary...