sororities for stem
by: Engineer
I’m going through formal recruitment and was wondering what chapters have a lot of STEM girls. I’m really social and want girls to be social and have fun with, but I’m also in chemical engineering and want girls I may have classes with. Plus I’ve seen posts on here about chapters not Understanding engineering classes or the work load so I’m worried.
What sororities have a decent amount of girls in engineering (or STEM) or maybe what are some suggestions people have? Is rushing a bad idea for me?
#1by: PHA
Unsure if you know this already, but Phi Sigma Rho only takes STEM majors (they have mostly engineers and then a few others, not exactly sure on the specifics). Some women like being surrounded by those with similar majors and similar challenges, while other don't want that and choose a different sorority. They'll tell you during recruitment how Phi Sigma Rho works, but they do some social stuff - just not as much as the other sororities.
Otherwise, every chapter has a handful of STEM majors. Those towards the bottom end of the GPA rankings tend to have more for obvious reasons. But that's something you can ask during recruitment. It shouldn't bar you from rushing at all. Just know you won't have the same social life as some of the other girls in your chapter. (unless you're the girl that gets 4.0s and goes out twice a week - in which case more power to you) My point is it's up to you how much time you spend studying and how much time you spend socializing.
Comment#2by: Original poster
I heard about Phi Sigma Rho because my sister told me they exist at her school. She said the one at her school is really weird though. Is that true here? I really want a normal sorority vibe because I’m a normal, social person. I don’t want one of the sororities here that’s very superficial, but also not one that is just lame or doesn’t have a social aspect . Idk. Will I see their house during recruitment?
by: Roomie
I will say my roomie for the past two years is a Phi Rho and the chapter absolutely seems to be just like every other sorority. We share stories about both our chapters and I can’t see any difference. She has socials at least once a week and chapter the same time as me, they had block, and all other normal events. They have the same PHA events we do, and I know we are both planning on trying to be Rho Gams next year so they have the same opportunities in PHA.
My point is, I would recommend checking it out if you’re interested. Definitely don’t let stereotypes hold you back (about any chapter) and know every chapter is different at every school.
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by: Pha
Phi Sigma Rho does informal recruitment in both fall and spring--so it is up to you to make the effort to go a Phi Sigma Rho recruitment event. I'm sure if you keep an eye on their social media you will find information on their recruitment next semester.
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#3by: ^
by: Pha
That poster is correct about Phi Sigma Rho having block, and that happens every Saturday, so once a week. My friend in Phi Sigma Rho had that on weekends, as well as TGs on some weekends and pre-games (with fraternities) on others. She had a date party and maybe some other events too... Regardless, every weekend she had some structured social event with a fraternity, like one or two a weekend. Also, as someone who is in a different PHA sorority, I think one social a week isn't extreme at all... if anything, one a week isn't that much.
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by: Roomie
They have TGs, pre-games, date parties, block,, etc. Her involvement has honestly been the same, which was the point of why I posted. A lot of people think they don’t do as much, but they seem to be just as involved and social, just not with maybe the huge frats because obviously they’re not as large as other chapters. I’m also an engineer but in another PHA sorority, and it’s not a stretch for me to be able to go to one social event a week, so It’s not weird that they have that many events.
To the OP: They are plenty social. Go to their events and ask for yourself! I’m sure you’ll be able to tell at their recruitment events if they seem social enough for you.
I also will say as an engineer in another chapter, I’m one of two engineers in my chapter total. If you want people in your major, Phi Sigma Rho could be a good choice for you.
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#4by: !!
um yeah! Definitely rush phi rho!! Not only are they samrt and normal and definitely NOT weird, they are actually SUPER social and frats even like them MUCHH MORE than lots of other sororitys cuz they are super pretty/hot. Definitely check out their rush schedule and their instagram for events, especially if you're thinking about doing pha formal rush come out to their events! :)
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by: ^
Of the few I know personally, and the ones I see around campus, yes I would say they're normal. They tend to have a good image, if that's what you're asking. Like cute apparel and not socially awkward. The main thing is that because they're smaller, they do less social events, have less money to work with, and don't have as large a network across the country. Depends what you're looking for.
I think they give you guys a chance to meet them during formal recruitment, so it's worth a shot to at least check them out. Otherwise, there are STEM majors in every sorority, so I wouldn't worry too much about it. Chances are you'll get matched with them in later rounds anyways so you can ask them about this stuff then too. And rho gams are always a good resource.
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