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so i’m really not connecting with the houses i have left, i’m trying to stick it out but i can’t see myself being happy or myself in any of them. i would like to just start over next fall and do in person rush, because i really loved some of the houses i had in philanthropy, but would that look bad? would they not want me because i had rushed before and they had cut me before? or should I just drop and not do Greek life at all? please be nice! it’s been a hard week and I’m really torn about what to do

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What houses do you have left so I can give my honest opinion on if you should drop?

It’s not terrible to drop and rush as a sophomore but it’s definitely better to get in as a freshman. You can always go to bid day and then drop. I know a girl who went to bid day and then dropped and got my srat as a sophomore. (:

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aopi adpi dz and kd i just don’t really feel like i fit into any of these specific groups and I’ve had not great experiences at adpi consistently but keep getting it back

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I think you should go kd or dz rather than drop and rush again. If you only had adpi and aopi I’d understand. Personally, I’d go kd over dz. kd is really on the come up and I know a lot of cool beautiful girls in kd that you are tons of fun. But then again it depends on what you’re looking for in a house? If you want to be in a big going out house go dz. if you want a little less party go kd. Kd is not weird at all this site makes them seem bad because their “middle tier” but it’s just not true. I had multiple friends in kd and they loved it. I highly suggest going kd or dz and going to bid day. If you hate it after a few months you can drop and rush again next year it won’t be any different than if you dropped now and rushed again next year. I didn’t have an “ah ha” moment in my sorority either and I didn’t LOVE any of the conversations bc let’s face it rush is so weird and some girls are into it and cry on pref and others are just like “cool.” But I made a decision based on logic and I promise you you will find friends in a pledge class of 80 girls. (:

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I also have friends in dz who loved it. I just think if I had to pick I’d choose so because they have a better reputation on campus. But I would go dz before dropping. If i only have adpi and aopi id probably drop, join a flo, and rush again as a sophomore.

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thank you so much that’s really helpful!! i’m going to see if they even ask me back for pref and just go from there. thank you!!

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There are cool and beautiful girls in ALL of the sororities don’t listen to what you read on here!

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I think you could be happy in DZ or KD. They are both really great sororities. I know several DZs and they love their sorority.

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Whyy advise PNMs to drop ADPi and AOII? Both of those houses have strong reasons to join.

ADPi has been at TAMU since 1975 and has long been a strong presence. They have tradition and alum support.

AOII is only 3 years on tamu campus and they already built a house on the row. They must have many strong leaders and great girls to get that level of growth in three years.

Both of these houses have a strong national & SEC presence and have active social, philanthropic and sisterhood events. Bring these chapters your strengths and enjoy being wanted! Otherwise, PNMs will miss put on a year of fun and memories.

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Ya what houses do you have left?

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I also had KD DZ AOPI but not ADPI ... just haven't vibe w anyone

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One of my really good friends was in your exact position. She really wanted a certain chapter and didn’t make it to pref. She had ADPi and another chapter for pref and wanted to drop bc she had heard about “tiers and reputations”. I’m going to tell you exactly what I told her....ADPi is amazing, I have met nothing but nice girls in that chapter, they love their sisters, have fun, and are smart beautiful girls! I know you would vibe with them if you gave them a chance...if you hate it you can always drop later but I know you won’t! I want you to have the best experience and I wouldn’t advise you to go to a chapter I thought you would be unhappy! My friend ended up becoming an officer and meeting amazing women! Best of luck!! Don’t be discouraged!! Sending you all the good vibes!

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See what you get back for pref. See what happens during pref. Then you can always drop if you want. It makes me sad that you’d drop. I’m in one of those houses and I think it’s pretty damn amazing. But you do you.

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i don’t have anything against any of these houses, i know they’re all amazing in their own right and perfect for the girls that are in them, i just don’t know if it’s for me based on my personal experiences during rush

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If you rush next year, it won’t necessarily be any different. But the houses you have now will definitely remember you, so you can count them out forever once you drop. If you just feel like none of these houses are for you, then maybe Greek life isn’t for you and you’d be better off joining another student organization. Not trying to be harsh. Just saying the truth. A lot of girls come into this process and think they’ll have a full card of “top” houses all the way to the end. There’s a ton of girls vying for a house. This is competitive recruitment at a large SEC campus. But if you’re too good to even give a house a chance, then drop so another girls can have your spot.

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It’s not necessarily true that houses would remember you if you dropped. We don’t keep tabs on everyone going through recruitment and unless you’re a top girl in our house - meaning we all know your name and studied you during work week- then we will not remember you next year

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i actually came in really loving a middle tier/lower? house (didn’t know that at the time, just what i’ve seen on here) and had a great conversation with some really sweet girls but was cut :( i don’t think i’m too good for anywhere at all! i just want to make sure i don’t end up somewhere where someone else would appreciate it more than me, and i’m pretending to be someone I’m not! i understand this is just the way recruitment is, especially at a school like a&m. it’s tough but i’ll get over it. i’m going to continue to pref and see what happens there! thank you for your advice!

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As an active we definitely noticed the people that got us on pref or bid day last year and dropped. We cut them all first round so you’re definitely limiting options if you go drop. Just because the conversations you have had before are awkward doesn’t mean the next ones will be. You’ll probably talk to different girls and maybe will click with someone if you keep an open mind. The few girls you talk to aren’t the whole sorority.

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Honestly recruitment is just hard, whether it’s virtual or in real life. I remember thinking AXO was going to keep me. I totally hit it off with them, so I was shocked when I went back for sisterhood and I was cut. I had DG, DZ and ADPi for sisterhood. I ended up at DG and DZ for pref. Long story short, I ended up in DZ and I have loved every minute. It wasn’t necessarily where I saw myself the entire week, because I had ups and downs with them and other houses. But I got into DZ, got super involved, met my pledge sisters and just had a blast. I think you should see who you get back for pref and just see if either of your houses touch your heart. That’s what helped me the most. Good luck!

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Yes yes yes. And when you’re there on pref look around the room at the other pnms. Those are the girls you would need to hit it off with, not the actives.

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thank you!! I’m definitely going to stay until pref and see what happens there :)

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Give pref and the process a chance! More cuts are coming, see what house your feel comfortable with.

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I’m sorry but I disagree. If you have the feeling that you won’t fit in with the houses you are left with, then maybe Greek life isn’t where you are meant to be. You have four very different houses, so I’m having a hard time believing that you don’t vibe with any of them.

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If you don’t fit in with ANY of the 600-800 women in ANY of those 4 chapters, then I think you need to take a hard look at yourself right now. Seriously.

I know it’s humbling to not have rush go your way, but you have a diverse group of chapters left that all have tons of amazing women in them! Women who are involved on campus, in tons of majors, from tons of hometowns, who are social / athletic / churchy / creative / etc. I have lots of friends in two of those chapters and I know I would have been happy there if I had gotten a bid there.

Sororities are more alike than different so it’s time to put your big girl pants on and decide whether you want the honor of becoming a sorority woman. Because with 4 chapters left- you are in a better position than a lot of PNM’s!

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I know it's hard feeling like you don't know anyone and don't vibe. Def this would be easier on you in person, because in person you have the chance to talk to another round of girls for Go Greek (the regular version of Open House). On top of that, in person chances are you'll talk with 2 or 3 girls per party, rather than just the 1 or 2. It can be really hard right now feeling like you don't vibe, but each sorority is SO incredibly diverse and you'll 100% be able to find a group of gal pals within each that you do vibe with! It's scary and def brings out anxious thoughts, but I'm glad you're giving pref round a go still :) Even if you don't find girls you click with right away, join a flo or another org! I didn't meet my best friends in my sorority until 2-3 months in. It just takes time and commitment, but it'll all work out :)

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This is true. Even in a normal year it may take a little time to feel like you fit. And your “besties” in the house will most likely be from your nm class.

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I think you should definitely atleast go to bidday! The worst that can happen is you drop..you can drop up until initiation!

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