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<p>So I am graduating high school in 2 years, and I have high hopes on moving out west and possibly going to USC. I have a couple questions though regarding greek life at USC. My academics are great at school, and I am on the varsity soccer team, but I am a bit of the "partying type" as well. If you could help answer my questions that would be great, and if you aren't the "partying" type or don't like greek life, I respect whatever opinions you may have, but I'd appreciate it if you'd leave it off my post. If you are in a sorority or maybe in a fraternity, your input would be great even if you don't go to USC.</p>

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<li>I am of a mixed race, my mom is hispanic, and my dad is caribbean and white. Does race really come into play in terms of being in a sorority? In other words, do they tend to be very prejudice? I know there are the NPHC sororities, but does that mean that only african-amercians can be in those and not any other one?</li>
<li>What is rush truly week like?</li>
<li>How long can you be in a sorority? Like, is it by semester or by the school year?</li>
<li>Do you need recommendations, and if so, from who?</li>
<li>What are frat parties truly like?</li>
<li>If you are a part of greek life, to you, what is the greatest thing about being in a fraternity/sorority?</li>
<li>Is being in a sorority very time consuming? Will it be easy for me to be friends with other people outside of greek life, and can i easily participate in other "non-greek" activities?</li>
<li>Are girls from different sororities friends with each other, or is it very cliquey?</li>
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<p>Even if you can only answer one of these questions, your input is very much appreciated</p>

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<p>There is a site that may interest you. It is [url=&lt;a href=“http://www.greekchat.com%5DGreekChat.com%5B/url”&gt;http://www.greekchat.com]GreekChat.com[/url</a>] . This is a Greek information website which discusses in great detail recruitment, philanthropies, service, costs, national organizations and other topics.</p>

<p>Each NPC, IFC, NPHC and other groups have forums. Just as here an individual uses a moniker, so your identity is private. </p>

<p>There are recruitment discussions for various colleges. Students describe how the process worked for them with both positive and negative results. There are threads from USC students which you will find informative.</p>

<p>This is something you might wish to think about in two years. Concentrate on your classes and co-curricular options at your high school or in your community. In two years you may have entirely different interests or goals.</p>