May I have your thoughts?

[IndianaSigKap]

Much of this depends on the school itself. Without revealing any information about the school on this thread, think through the following questions. 1.) When you have been on campus, have you seen other non-traditional students on this campus? 2.) As far as Greek life goes, do the chapters have houses? And do all of the women live in? 3.) Are the chapters diverse socially, ethnically, personality-wise?

Within two hours drive of me, there are 4 campuses with Greek life. One is very competitive and traditional, sophomores often have difficult recruitments. Another is a small private college with only one chapter with no dwelling. The third is a large campus with a small Greek system. They do bid quality upperclassmen who do transfer to campus.The fourth is a small commuter school with a handful of chapters without houses. They often bid non-traditional students. It's not uncommon to have a new member or two who are already 21.

So your situation largely depends on the campus you will be attending. Best wishes to you!

[33girl]

Do you know anyone at this school who's a member of a sorority or a fraternity?

What on earth state university in the South has only 4 sorority chapters? (For that matter, what on earth state university ANYWHERE has only 4 sorority chapters) If you mean "public university" then word it as such.

[IndianaSigKap]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Do you know anyone at this school who's a member of a sorority or a fraternity?

What on earth state university in the South has only 4 sorority chapters? (For that matter, what on earth state university ANYWHERE has only 4 sorority chapters) If you mean "public university" then word it as such.

I can think of two off the top of my head in just Alabama alone and I don't know the south all that well.

[33girl]

It's just when someone says a "state university" I think flagship (i.e. Alabama, LSU etc). Tomato - tomahto.

[KDCat]

Originally Posted by 33girl

It's just when someone says a "state university" I think flagship (i.e. Alabama, LSU etc). Tomato - tomahto.

When I hear "state university," I think the opposite of flagship. "State university" = schools like Illinois State, Alabama State, Eastern Illinois University, Southern Missouri State.

But agreed -- if the campus Greek culture is laid back, OP could get a bid from a group. In many places, it's going to be tough, but she won't know until she tries.

[SoClassic]

Originally Posted by KDCat

When I hear "state university," I think the opposite of flagship. "State university" = schools like Illinois State, Alabama State, Eastern Illinois University, Southern Missouri State.

But agreed -- if the campus Greek culture is laid back, OP could get a bid from a group. In many places, it's going to be tough, but she won't know until she tries.

From what I can see, it is pretty laid back. The university itself is an anchor of the city, so it is largely a commuter university and they have a lot of non-trad students on campus. I am pretty good friends with one girl in one of the chapters and she did say that it was "pretty competitive" but that my age didn't matter, lots of older girls rushed, and she is encouraging me to try - which I'm HOPING means that someone like me would be welcome in her chapter.