<p>Just trying to get a head count here, I know UCSD isn't know for much of a scene but I'd like to have some fun.
I'm a transfer and I'm definitely rushing Fall Quarter, I'm just gonna get pledging out of the way now.</p>
<p>Anyone Else?</p>
<p>I’m a freshman and I have been thinking about joining. I am kind of nervous about it because I wouldn’t say I fit the stereotypical “sorority girl” mold, but I want to have and meet new people. I think I might go to the open houses and feel things out. Hopefully I like it.</p>
<p>i totally didn’t think that i fall into the “typical” sorority girl category but i rushed last year and i definitely don’t regret it.
there will be an info night and a bloc party where you can learn stuff about each chapter and even talk to girls from each chapter. for sure take advantage of these nights(:
as long as you’re open minded and excited to rush, you’ll find a place in our panhellenic system.</p>
<p>sent in my app today, with some help from ucsandiego915! =]</p>
<p>nicholep - Yeah your entire post is pretty much exactly how I feel! I’m not a “typical sorority girl” either (whatever that may mean), but I’ve been considering rushing because it might be a good way to meet friends… I think I’ll go to the info session to check out the different sororities and if none of them fit me, then I’ll just forget about it, no sweat.</p>
<p>That being said, I don’t know much about sororities/the process of rushing. What is info night going to be like? Like a lot of people in one room, or…?
And I’m entering this fall into a pretty rigorous (time consuming) program; what sorts of events do sororities have on a weekly basis and how much time would it entail per week?
About how much does it cost each quarter to be a part of a sorority? And does this figure vary with each sorority?
In general, does each particular sorority attract a single “type” of girl? Or do all the sororities have a good mix of “types” of girls?</p>
<p>Sorry, so many questions! :/</p>
<p>info night (last year) was basically an open house with booths from each chapter (both panhellenic and ifc) and a short presentation with a message from emily feinstein and the panhellenic and ifc presidents, and some of the panhellenic executive board members. its an overall presentation.
the bloc party, on the other hand, is a night where you get to talk to girls/guys from each chapter (they will be wearing their letters) and you can ask them questions and just get a feel of chapters based on the people you meet (i know, its not a fool-proof method of seeing the chapters, but its still really fun).
mandatory events vary from chapter to chapter, but the main ones include, active meeting (depending on the chapter), new member meetings, initiation, and generally presents. of course there are exchanges and parties and sisterhoods, but you don’t necessarily have to call those mandatory. its not too much time per week, but keep in mind that you are rushing to get to know these girls and you are paying a significant amount of money to do these events, so take advantage of them!
mine are approximately 250 a quarter, however the first quarter was approximately 650. (that first quarter of my membership only). but yes, the dues vary from chapter to chapter.
all of the chapters have girls with different personalities, interests, majors, etc. but throughout the recruitment process, you will get a feel for each chapter as a whole. you’ll get a feeling of where you’d fit in.</p>
<p>ask away! :)</p>
<p>paradise17 - Thank you! That was so helpful!</p>
<p>After joining a sorority, is it then more difficult to become involved in other activities like community service and other clubs? Specifically, are sorority girls usually involved in lots of other activities as well?</p>
<p>What distinguishes a sorority from another sorority? I read some of the statements on panhellenicucsd.org, but to the be honest, they all seemed to ‘rehash’ the same information? (That sounds mean, and I don’t mean it to be!)</p>
<p>Is there a lot of involvement (of a single sorority) with other sororities and fraternities? If so, what kind of involvement/events?</p>
<p>At the info fair, what would be some important Qs to ask each sorority to see if we’re a good match?</p>
<p>About how many girls per sorority? And I understand at UCSD there aren’t any “houses” for each sorority/fraternity, so how does that work out exactly?</p>
<p>And are the Panhellenic sororities separate from the Asian (or cultural) sororities?</p>
<p>Haha thanks in advance!</p>
<p>I’m so glad there are many people thinking about going through recruitment 
it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made!</p>
<p>To answer some of your questions…</p>
<p>After joining a sorority, is it then more difficult to become involved in other activities like community service and other clubs? Specifically, are sorority girls usually involved in lots of other activities as well?</p>
<p>Yes, sorority women are involved in many other activities. It does take a bit of adjusting to manage your time but it’s completely doable. </p>
<p>What distinguishes a sorority from another sorority? I read some of the statements on panhellenicucsd.org, but to the be honest, they all seemed to ‘rehash’ the same information? (That sounds mean, and I don’t mean it to be!)</p>
<p>The girls are just different. You’ll understand when you go through recruitment, and it sounds cliche but you’ll just KNOW where you fit in the best. All the sororities have essentially the same base values, they all do philanthropies, all have exchanges, etc.</p>
<p>Is there a lot of involvement (of a single sorority) with other sororities and fraternities? If so, what kind of involvement/events?</p>
<p>The sororities don’t usually hang out together (sometimes there are 4 way exchanges with two girl groups and two guy groups) but all sororities hang out with other fraternities. </p>
<p>About how many girls per sorority? And I understand at UCSD there aren’t any “houses” for each sorority/fraternity, so how does that work out exactly?</p>
<p>Some sororities have 30-40 girls, others have 100+. That is a great question to ask members, b/c it depends how big of a group you want to join. As far as not having houses - many sorority members rent houses or apartments together and all events are at venues in San Diego anyway. Meetings and recruitment are held in buildings on campus.</p>
<p>And are the Panhellenic sororities separate from the Asian (or cultural) sororities?</p>
<p>Yes, they are completely separate.</p>
<p>oh definitely not! if anything its easier. tons of girls are involved in other clubs, sports, jobs, and other extracurricular activities. in my chapter, the average is that girls are involved in 2-3 extracurriculars not including our sorority. with this, its easy to find something to join and/or someone to join with.</p>
<p>you could say colors, symbols, letters, and philanthropy distinguishes one sorority from another, but really its the girls that make up each sorority. its reaalllyyy hard to explain in words what i mean, but you’ll see come recruitment(:</p>
<p>there is quite a bit of involvement with other chapters when it comes to philanthropy. its common to see groups of girls/guys at another chapter’s philanthropy to support. there are also exchanges (of course). there’s also PC lunch, where chapters will all eat lunch together in PC. (of course there’s more but i’ll let you experience that for yourself)</p>
<p>i mean if you want to ask the typical questions like: what’s your chapter name, symbol, colors, philanthropy, major, year, etc. but what i did personally was just talk to them about anything, like seriously anything. you get to know a lot more about a girl when you talk to her about candid topics.</p>
<p>depends but i think there’s around 80-120 girls per chapter. yes, there isn’t a greek row here so you live in whatever housing you previously arranged. because of this, most chapters have weekly meetings on campus. lots of girls live in houses together off campus too so its not like you wouldn’t have a chance to live with your sisters.</p>
<p>yes panhellenic is a separate entity from the multicultural system.</p>
<p>no prob!</p>
<p>^I like how our answers match, hahahah sorryyyyy!</p>
<p>ahaha its chill. its better than being like completely opposite answers. bahahah.</p>
<p>Is it possible to get some information on the fraternities in this thread?</p>
<p>How hard is it to keep grades up (Science major/pre-professional) while in a fraternity, especially while rushing with all the hazing?</p>
<p>I know frats typically have a bad reputation, but with the type of place UCSD is are the people really focused on school?</p>
<p>I really want to have a good time socially without sacrificing my grades. It would be nice to hear some stories or relevant information from current members.</p>
<p>well i’m not too much of a pro on fraternities, but i’ll use what info i have to try to help you out as well(:</p>
<p>along with panhellenic, ifc prides itself on gpa as well. i’m sure you’ll have no problem keeping your grades up. the pledge period for fraternities is very different from sororities, so this might be the only time when you’ll want to definitely stay on top of your academics. and to be clear, there is no hazing during the rush process, for sororities AND fraternities.</p>
<p>with all fraternities, you’ll find that there are some people that are more academically focused than others. and there are gpa requirements, so you kind of have to keep your grades decent.</p>
<p>sorry i couldn’t give you more in depth info about the fraternities!</p>
<p>Thanks for that paradise17, glad to hear there are gpa requirements.</p>
<p>That’s strange that there’s no hazing at UCSD, I have a couple friends who rushed at other schools and they have plenty of stories to tell regarding rushing. I thought the trials and tribulations were meant to bring pledges together and provide a bonding experience with the brothers. Or is it just that the word “hazing” is taboo?</p>
<p>I won’t lie… Some fraternities haze. Some of them are much worse than others -some just require you to be a sober driver a few times, others make you do physical activity. Just be careful.</p>
<p>On that note, NONE of the panhellenic sororities haze, from what I know and from what I’ve heard. Girl new members have it easy, they just get tons of gifts hahaha</p>
<p>haha I’m totally down to DD if someone needs it, but there’s a distinct limit as to what I’m willing to do to join a fraternity.</p>
<p>^That’s a good mindset to have, I’d honestly be scared with what some of them do 
and UCSD isn’t half as bad as other schools</p>
<p>haha yeah. my good friend is a sig ep in texas and he was telling me all the stuff they have to do and it was so intense.</p>
<p>You guys make sororities sound really fun, but is there a lot of drama and cattiness or are people pretty cool with each other?</p>