drop pi phi?
by: wonderingany other girls who got pi phi thinking of dropping? I'm probably going to stick it out for a bit just to see if I end up liking it because that's what everyone says to do (and now everyone knows I'm in it anyway) but I really didn't click with any of the sisters and am honestly really jealous of my friends who got into top 3 sororities. so I'm just wondering whether other people in my pledge class are feeling the same way? I feel too awkward asking people this in person but are other people thinking about dropping too?
#1 by: exec
If you're considering dropping, greekrank isn't a good place to go for advice. It might seem awkward, but talk to the girl who was in charge or recruitment or even the chapter president or whoever handles the new members. They have to know so they can address the problem and help you out. Thats their job. Don't be afraid to reach out, they're ready, willing, and able to hear you out!
Comment#3 by: PiPhiGirl
When I was a freshman and going through recruitment, I was so disappointed when I only got invited back to Pi Phi's preference round. I went to bid day knowing I would get Pi Phi, was miserable, and felt like there was something wrong with me for not getting into a "top tier" sorority. I didn't go on any girl dates after bid day, and wasn't aware that dropping was even an option. I felt horrible. But then I got my big (which was a miracle considering I went on NO girl dates), and she introduced me to a lot of people that I didn't even know were in Pi Phi. I started to go to sisterhood events, and found that there was a whole group of people I hadn't met during recruitment or bid day. I made friends, and found that we bonded around Pi Phi. And the next year, I got my own little, and I can't even imagine my life without her. She's my best friend. If you don't find anyone you click with now, that's normal. It can take some time to make the rounds and meet people. But I would really encourage you to stick it out. Your big is somewhere in this amazing group of women, and potentially your best friend. I know I found some of mine, even this year. And as you go through Hopkins, you'll probably find that rank means less and less as you get older and older. Please contact the VPM, or your New Member Coordinator. I guarantee they've heard your concern before and will help you find at least one person you genuinely like <3
by: @trueFeb 4, 2016 7:44:31 AM
by: @panhell loveFeb 4, 2016 9:11:49 AM
not too long ago the ranking was theta, phi mu, aphi then kappa. A lot can change in just a few years
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by: alum perspectiveFeb 4, 2016 4:25:49 PM
Alpha Phi was never low-ranking? Um. Maybe if you're only looking back 3 years. Back when the original Theta was still here the rankings were very different. Phi Mu and Theta were unquestionably the top sororities.
Phi Mu was the most attractive but also known for being the rich boarding school girls who generally went on to be pretty successful after college. Doesn't seem like that's changed a lot, honestly.
Theta (the old Theta) was top, but below Phi Mu. They were mostly the hot athletes and hard partying girls. Definitely more wild than Phi Mu. Hence, the reason they got shut down a few years later.
Alpha Phi was JUST getting to be "middle tier" after spending a long time being known as the loser sorority.
Kappa just... wasn't known. They literally had like 30 girls in the sorority and most people literally didn't even know they existed. If they did know about them they were considered the worst.
When the old Theta got kicked off campus Alpha Phi started working their asses off to fill their place. They succeeded. It took a few years but they've now pretty much surpassed Phi Mu, even. To their credit they worked really hard at it, but they're greatly helped by the fact that their recruitment is done by committee. Instead of every member having a vote (as in most other sororities), a small committee of sisters picks the new pledge class, so they can unabashedly pick the prettiest PNMs without any resistance from the rest of the sorority, who may feel differently.
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by: @alum perspectiveFeb 4, 2016 5:50:58 PM
What I'm trying to say is that there is no need to wait for 10 years to be a top sorority. There is no need to have top sororities to begin with. There is no need to concentrate all the pretty or all the preppy girls in one place. Sisterhood should be formed without any fear of judgement and humiliation. Most girls from top sororities leave this school being single. Sacrificing true friendship in order to impress some silly guys is not worth it.
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#4 by: Pi Phi
Reach out to Allie and ask her to put you in touch with some sophomores for coffee or lunch. I also was not super keen on Pi Phi because I had been bid promised by Alpha Phi, so I completely understand how you feel. I would be more than happy to talk to you about it and tell you about my experience. If you do get in touch with Allie, mention that a girl reached out to you on Greek Rank and she will know to set you up with me :)
#5 by: Thoughts
Don't drop. I know this sounds bad, but if you didn't get your first choice, you aren't the only one in pi phi (this is true in all sororities even aphi) and you're not alone in this. If everyone in pi phi thinks they're "too cool" or "too hot" for pi phi, then aren't you all? Go get to know these cool girls! Everyone got the sorority they got for a reason and this is Hopkins, not a high school where popularity "matters" and this isn't a big southern state school where the sorority you're in actually matters. You will get the same experience as the girls in the mid/ upper tier sororities too. Also, pi phi is small enough that you can make a difference! Be the pic that brings pi phi up! Get girls to want to rush pi phi next year! Make cool t shirts, take cool pictures, get more involved on campus, do fun things and reach out to the Frats and sports teams you want to mix with! Look like you're having the time of your life! Wear your letters proudly and you might find yourself in a "top tier" sorority in a shorter time than you think. Think about Theta and aphi and how much they both (respectively. Obv theta is no aphi) have grown and over taken or matched other sororities in a matter of years! You can be that change in pi phi!
by: TrueFeb 3, 2016 11:43:27 PM
Look at the theta pledge class vs. kappa. They're virtually the same. Couldn't say that two years ago. Look at aphi vs phi mu. They slaughter phi mu in terms of pcs! And that wasn't true two years ago too!
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by: Pi Phi sisterFeb 4, 2016 10:14:08 PM
I don't want to say names but we are planning on mixing with some top tier frats this semester, and some of our girls are dating guys in SAE/Phi Psi/Wawa so it can only go up from here!
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by: OpinionFeb 4, 2016 11:30:29 PM
Aphi has been slaughtering phi mu "in terms of pcs" for the last three years. But phi mu still has it's old reputation of a top sorority. Reputation is a huge bonus point. But I don't think that they will survive much longer as a top sorority. Theta and Kappa will catch up pretty soon. Phi phi can do it as well. Maybe in three years of so.
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#6 by: @alum perspective
Your history is way off. When the old Theta was on campus, Phi Mu was never above them. Phi Mu only rose to the top after Theta got kicked off and by 3 years ago was tied with Alpha Phi and now Phi Mu is a solid number 2.
Rankings change every year so don't allow the "ranking" of Pi Phi here make you drop. I promise you won't regret staying in Pi Phi!
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by: Panhell loveFeb 4, 2016 7:38:27 AM
Good point ! Except that Aphi was never a low ranking sorority. They were only slightly behind phi mu three years ago. I think they used to have the "best vibe", which helped them to draw a lot of very impressive girls. Status quo changes every 2-3 years and it's up to every member to make their sorority better. People will perceive your sorority as strong if you feel proud about your organization and act happy. Plus it is true that every member should and CAN do something to elevate their organization. Don't drop! Being in a sorority helps to deal with stress in this very stressful school. It makes a difference socially and emotionally, since you'd always have a support system and opportunity to meet new people.
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