Is Colony Recruitment Worth It?

[clemsongirl]

Originally Posted by pinkandpearls

Thanks SO much for all of the advice, every last comment is appreciated and taken into consideration. Y'all are the best! I am leaning towards moving forward with colonization and I am looking at ways that I can save money elsewhere (i.e. I am pretty sure I can switch my meal plan to an Upperclassman one and save $1200/semester and if dues, fees, and extras are in line with other chapters currently at my school that should cover almost everything and I do work and have merit scholarships to help cover non-sorority expenses) so I can take a minimal amount out of my savings. If that doesn't work out I do have the money, but I am trying to be responsible and graduate debt free with some money to start my life after my bachelor's. And to address about going through formal recruitment this year; I do think there is a fairly decent chance of me receiving a bid, however I have a night class again (I work and take 18 credits so it ends up being inevitable) and I don't feel comfortable skipping the first meeting of a class, so formal is unfortunately not an option for me.

Does your school allow you to miss class for recruitment? I know at Clemson if you miss a class for recruitment you are automatically released , so you have to discuss your schedule with your Pi Chis at the beginning of the week and get permission to arrive late or miss parties to accommodate classes. One of the girls I met in band had to do this to work around band rehearsals-she could only go to 10 of the twelve houses in the first round, but she ended up having a very successful recruitment nonetheless. Have you talked to the Office of Greek Life about working around your class?

[pinkandpearls]

Originally Posted by clemsongirl

Does your school allow you to miss class for recruitment? I know at Clemson if you miss a class for recruitment you are automatically released , so you have to discuss your schedule with your Pi Chis at the beginning of the week and get permission to arrive late or miss parties to accommodate classes. One of the girls I met in band had to do this to work around band rehearsals-she could only go to 10 of the twelve houses in the first round, but she ended up having a very successful recruitment nonetheless. Have you talked to the Office of Greek Life about working around your class?

I have, and unfortunately there isn't much they can do...they do not have those sanctions that Clemson has about missing a class for recruitment. Last fall I would of had to miss the first part of each day (other than weekends) which would not have been feasible, and this year I would have to miss basically all of pref night. It is unfortunate and I have stumbled upon Greek Life websites of other schools that have an extra day for students who are in the same boat as I am, but sadly my school does not offer anything like that. I am bummed, but I like to keep a positive attitude and think that everything happens for a reason. Colonization is rare at my school, so the fact that a chapter with a large national reputation is colonizing when I am ready for it seems like a great opportunity so I am definitely thankful for that.