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by: Wondering

I went through recruitment in August and chose a house I thought would be a good fit. It turns out the opposite was true, plus I really think this sorority misrepresented itself. I didn't feel I had anything in common with the other members so within two weeks I left. I still really love the concept of Greek life and many women I've met are encouraging me to join their house. Does anyone know if I can do that, or will I have to pay a permanent price for my bad judgment? Is there a time restriction? Thanks in advance for your advice and knowledge. I appreciate it.

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#1  by: yep   
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if you weren’t initiated, you can join another house a minimum of one year after accepting your bid at the other house. if you did get initiated though, you’re out of luck.

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#2  by: It happens   
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Same thing happened to me two years ago. I realized right away the house I chose wasn't right for me. I didn't know until I joined that their priorities were exclusively about partying and that was not at the top of the list for me. As a poli sci major with aspirations to go to law school, I had to get out of there and made the decision before initiation. I went through formal again the next August and now am extremely comfortable in a sisterhood that better matches my goals. I have been able to maintain a 4.0 (so far) and am right where I want to be. Don't worry. Your first experience is behind you and you will be smarter about it the next time around.

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#3  by: Indeed   
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I think the bigger problem here is sororities that misrepresent themselves. I recall one house that's a real bottom feeder when it comes to grades talking up its academic reputation during recruitment. I understand that the alums were angry at how far the house had fall grade-wise, but, really. Think of all those PNMs who fell for their line of B.S. just so that they could get a pledge class to help them raise their GPA. By the way, is doesn't happen that way. You can't have one culture for existing members and another for new members. That's why some of these houses see so many members of their pledge class drop (and, yes, y'all know the houses I'm talking about).

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