perception versus reality

I wanted Kappa, Chi O, Tri Delt, Pi Phi or Zeta ahead of time (mix of new and old). I actually ended up preffing three of those (I went through when we still had three). But there were so many girls I know who went completely opposite. Don’t forget the houses choose you and not the other way around, so your best to have a huge wish list going in (do not decide ahead of time on just one, two, three or even four houses you want - 99% of the girls who do this end up crushed).

For me I was surprised at how much I loved houses that this site usually ranks as bottom tier. I would have been happy in several of those too.

Before, I thought I wanted AXO because I was very into academics and involvement. As I went through, I came to realize that maybe I needed a calmer and chiller group than AXO. I still would have been happy in AXO, they are a great group. I just felt like I was slightly more introverted than most of their members. So I preffed AGD, XO, and Tri Delt. I have many friends who were/ are AXOs and they are great, I just realized I needed a slightly more relaxed environment than I felt like during my rush.

PNMs, know yourself and go with your gut!

I won't say what house I wanted when I went into Rush last year, just that it was a New Row house that my mom was a legacy to. I've loved all the women I'd met, and while the house wasn't "top," it had a decent reputation.

I was realistic going through recruitment though, and did like other houses, but when I visited THAT house for the first time, I knew I was home. I worried every time I looked at my list of houses, and even checked twice when I opened my bid. I would have been happy at a few of the houses I visited, but I am thrilled where I am. No regrets.

I love this thread so much! Actually helpful instead of ranks!

I am a southern OOS and only knew a couple of girls here. Only in old row houses. We didn't dislike each other but ran in different circles. I felt like I'd probably end up in a new row because of this. I really liked AXO, XO, and AGD.

Preffed AXO/DDD/DG. I was so scared for recruitment because I felt overwhelmed by how loud/extroverted/made-up so many sorority girls are here. But I love where I ended up :)

Bump to piss off RTR.

I came from OOR with absolutely no idea.

Had a few recs sent from family friends because I heard it was important but really didn’t even know the Greek alpahabet. Never came on here and had no pre conceived ideas.

I won’t say who, but I remember what houses I didn’t like - not all bottom ranked. One “top ranked” OR house in particular was an immediate turn off as were some you might “expect” if you look at ranks.

I had two that I really liked at IWT. I did get them at Pref with and one more - when we had 3 at pref.

Besides my top two, Opinions of houses changed from round to round. At first, didn’t like the other house I got at pref although they moved to my second choice by the end.

At first I confused some and couldn’t remember if it was house XYZ or XYA as many seemed similar. It was like I had my favorite few, my least favorite few and “the rest”.

My biggest surprise that the house I wanted most all week disappointed me at pref. - am”top ranked” house here. My second moved up and that that’s the house I’m in - “mid ranked” here.

One other thing, I had a full card and a great rush. I am very lucky and fortunate. My new roommate - who I met and was making friend over the summer mostly on social media - had deep cuys early on. If I had it so do over, I would not have let her know if I at all could have, I\n\n\n\n\n

After checking this site constantly, I thought I would love but ended up hating DDD, PM, DG, and GPHI. I’m oos but in region. My favorite houses after IWT were KKG, AXO, ZTA, ADPI and APHI. Don’t let this site fool you.

I loved all the houses after IWT, all the “bottom tier” all the “middle tier” and all the “top tier” there was two houses in the “top tier” that I didn’t like but only because I didn’t have good conversations in them. I’m OOS and ended up in a “bottom tier” house and I honestly love it! I would’ve been happy in any house but I don’t think I would’ve fit it as much. It’s all about where you feel the most comfortable at (:

I loved all the houses, but I was afraid to join a bottom tier house because I read on GR that they did not have as many social events. I am far OOS and did end up in a bottom tier house. The reality is I am having a great time and love my house amd my friends in the house.

I liked AXO, PM, AGD, XO, KKG and AOP before IWT partly because that’s who rushed me before. I liked XO and KKG a little less as the week went on because they weren’t a personality fit but continued to like the rest a lot. I am instate.