to pnms who are considering dropping
by: I was youI was you a couple of years ago. I went through the "snowmageddon" recruitment, which Panhel shortened to 3 parties, so it was a little different, but similar enough. I entered recruitment knowing IU rush was supposedly crazy competitive, but I had an open mind, decent grades (3.4) and am decently attractive (at least in my own mind ;P) I went through round 1, had awesome conversations and could easily see myself in a majority of the chapters. I got my first invitations and was shocked that i only had 5/21 (only 21 chapters back then - no DPhiE, no SK coming). Because Panhel cut a party that year, sororities made very deep cuts after round 1, because round 2 was our only invitational and then round 3 was preference. Of my five, only 1 was on my initial ranking. I was devastated and considered dropping. I stuck with it and went to 3 preference parties (none of which were on my initial ranking.) I took a leap of faith, embraced what I did like of my remaining chapters, ranked them all and got a bid into my first preference from that day. Was it my dream recruitment - he!! no, it was one of my worst experiences at IU. Did it work out well - Yes! I love my sisters and my chapter. I found a connection and my best friends. I understand what you are feeling - I totally get it, but wanted you to know that there still is a place for you in Greek Life if you choose to embrace it. Sisterhood is for a lifetime, not just the 3 1/2 years at IU. Best wishes!
#1by: Also....
Keep an open mind and be willing to take anything. There are a lot of PNMs that will not be offered the chance to join any sorority. You are not in control of this process at all no matter what you think. It's 100% up to the sororities so take what you are given and make the best of it.
Commentby: Want Greek life?
I guess they'd need to ask themselves do they want Greek life or not? Then can they honestly say that in a sorority of 100-150 women there is no one like them? IUDM and Little 5 among other things are more fun if you're Greek.
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Should someone really take anything offered even if they don't think they fit in with that sorority? That seems ridiculous to me, why just go anywhere to be s part of Greek life? Maybe it's best to only put down the houses you would truly be happy at and take your chances,
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