» GC Stats |
Members: 325,425
Threads: 115,510
Posts: 2,196,457
|
Welcome to our newest member, zenjaminusasdz5 |
|
|
05-02-2017, 12:02 AM
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 3
|
|
Upperclassmen rushing at College of Charleston
Hey! I am transferring from Charleston Southern University to College of Charleston next semester. Greek life was not big there at all so I did not rush. I'll be a junior next semester at College of Charleston and am really wanting to rush to meet new people, but am nervous about the chances of getting into a sorority as a junior. Is there a chance of me getting into a good sorority as a junior or should I just not rush? Also is there an upperclassmen quota sororities have to fulfill at College of Charleston during rush?
|
05-02-2017, 01:44 AM
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 3
|
|
also:
Oh and I forgot to mention that I am a Delta Gamma legacy as well as Delta Zeta (even though I know DZ isn't at COFC figured I would still mention it.). I don't know if the legacies will help with recruitment too?
|
05-02-2017, 08:19 AM
|
Super Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 13,826
|
|
A good sorority?
|
05-02-2017, 08:40 AM
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: N 37.811092 W -107.664643
Posts: 5,295
|
|
OP, let me be blunt (not harsh):
What do you bring to the table that a potential four-year member doesn't bring? Because, right off the bat, financially you're not contributing as much (and it is not free to operate a sorority). Scales are tipped heavily towards freshmen. Is your GPA a 4.0 or close to it? That will help. If it's sketch, say like a 3.0 or below, well... not going to help. What activities have you participated in at your current campus?
Your comment about wanting to rush to meet new people - well then go ahead and rush, you'll meet new people. Actually you want to rush to get into a good sorority, though - right? Which brings me to the following:
Your comment about "a good sorority" is going to rub everyone here the wrong way. Because we don't play that way. Frankly, as a junior, any sorority that offers you a bid is a GREAT sorority.
Please contact the Greek Life Office for answers to your questions such as "upper classmen quota". Remember that because there might be such a quota, no sorority is obligated to fill it. It's an OPTION (correct me if I'm wrong, Titchou and other GCers who know more about recruitment regulations).
Good luck.
Last edited by AZTheta; 05-02-2017 at 12:01 PM.
Reason: nevermind
|
05-02-2017, 08:43 AM
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 4,417
|
|
It touches a nerve here when PNMs ask about "good" sororities, because all sororities offer the same opportunities for sisterhood and lifelong involvement. Alumnae may be offended if PNMs feel they're not interested in a chapter of their sorority on a particular campus, due to some perception of what's "good" or "not good."
That being said, you will never know unless you try. Obtain recommendations for each of the sororities, including a legacy recommendation for Delta Gamma. Again, avoid using the word "good" or passing judgment on certain groups -- obtain recs for every sorority and be thankful to each alumna for her assistance in helping present you to her sorority.
Call the Greek Life office and ask about any upperclass quota, and if they have any knowledge of how challenging it is to receive a bid as a junior transfer. There aren't any guarantees, but information is power, and it doesn't hurt to ask. Do you have any friends in sororities or personal contacts who may be familiar with College of Charleston?
Most importantly, keep an open mind to all groups. While we don't know anything about the personal characteristics and strengths you have to offer a sorority, rushing as a junior is typically more challenging, and there may be groups who are more focused on freshmen.
__________________
Gamma Phi Beta
|
05-02-2017, 10:44 AM
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SoCal
Posts: 448
|
|
Hi michelle18-Take the advice of the members here and contact the Greek Life office about recruitment as a junior. Then get your recommendations in order and go through recruitment with an open mind.
In addition to asking any friends and family who might attend the school you can check out the sororities' social media and websites to see if their programs interest you. (Personally I'd avoid certain Greek gossip sites as they're unlikely to give you a true picture of the organizations.)
|
05-03-2017, 05:02 PM
|
GreekChat Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 519
|
|
Michelle18,
COC is a beautiful campus and I hope you will enjoy your time there. Just remember that college NPC sorority membership is an experience mostly based on freshmen entering the system. You will be 2 years late to this process and take that advice to keep your options open to all chapters on campus, not just those that you perceive as "good". NPC membership is for a lifetime, not 2-4 years.
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|