Joining a new sorority on campus (Advice)

[shirellestar]

Thanks for all The replys, I wasn't expecting to get anything this fast. I was planning on going to the Tri-Sigma meeting and such. I thought of another question: On average, how long does it take a colony to be come an established chapter?

[thetalady]

Originally Posted by shirellestar

Thanks for all The replys, I wasn't expecting to get anything this fast. I was planning on going to the Tri-Sigma meeting and such. I thought of another question: On average, how long does it take a colony to be come an established chapter?

There is no "average". Each situation and colonization is unique.

So with that in mind, I made the hard decision to drop out right before Bid Day. I don't know if this should be noted but the sorority did offer me a bid after I dropped out, but I still politely declined the bid (No point in taking away something from another girl who may really want it)

You said that you dropped out "right before Bid Day". What did you actually DO to "drop out"? You haven't answered the question about whether or not you signed a bid card... that is really critical. If you signed a bid card after Pref, then you are not eligible to rush again until Fall of 2013 even if you rejected the bid that you were offered.

[shirellestar]

I never signed a bid card. I dropped out on pref night which was the day before Bid Day. I told my Rho Gamma my decision right after I got back from one of the sororities preference ceremony. Part of the reason why I dropped was because I didn't get to go all the sororities on the first day because I had to work, also I didn't get one of the sororities I really wanted. I wanted to make sure I was making the right decision before making such a big commitment so I felt it would be better to drop out now before I got myself into something I wouldn't be happy with.

[Old_Row]

Originally Posted by shirellestar

Part of the reason why I dropped was because I didn't get to go all the sororities on the first day because I had to work, also I didn't get one of the sororities I really wanted. I wanted to make sure I was making the right decision before making such a big commitment so I felt it would be better to drop out now before I got myself into something I wouldn't be happy with.

Those circumstances still exist since you still haven't gone to all the sororities and you didn't get the one you really wanted. What makes going to a colony different? Is it because they aren't the low tier sorority that wanted you in formal?

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by shirellestar

Thanks for all The replys, I wasn't expecting to get anything this fast. I was planning on going to the Tri-Sigma meeting and such. I thought of another question: On average, how long does it take a colony to be come an established chapter?

This is something to address with Tri Sigma.

[adpiucf]

As you didn't sign a bid card during formal recruitment this fall, you are eligible to be considered for membership in the colony, or any chapters on your campus holding COB (informal recruitment; not every chapter will participate, so contact the office of Greek Life if you are interested).

Go to the interest meeting for Tri-Sigma. Your questions will all be answered there. Keep us posted and good luck!

[WhiteDaisy128]

I was in the colonizing class of Delta Gamma at North Carolina State University 10 years ago. It was an amazing experience. I never went through formal recruitment - just the colony recruitment. The new member period for a colony is very similar (time wise) as for a regular new member class -- We were a colony for about 8 weeks before getting our charter.

It is tough though...getting to know so many new women...finding how to work together and learning each member's strengths and weaknesses...establishing who you want to be on campus.

The other sororities are always very positive and welcoming, but there is always a slight stima since you are the "new girls" -- though it quickly goes away once you prove how awesome you are!

I had an awesome colony experience and my membership in DG has changed my life in a very positive way.

I'd definitely at least go to the info session to learn more!