<p>Ok...i've heard of frat row..but is anyone from this site actually in a sorority or know anything about them? my friend wants to go to usc and her sisters in a sorority and shes really into them too and ive always been against it..but now im considering it because ucla seems like theyd have a much diff. sorority life. im not ur typical sorority girl but i was just wondering what theyre all about ..any info would help.</p>
<p>My youngest D was just accepted to UCLA, and her older sister graduated from there and was in a sorority. She loved it and says it made the transition to a huge university much easier. She met her husband there who was in a frat. The frats sound rowdier for sure, but I would highly recommend the sororities. As a mom, I was somewhat negative about them too, but they can be a great part of your college experience.</p>
<p>I am in a sorority -- and like you, would not consider myself to be a "typical" sorority girl. I was not even sure if I wanted to rush but ended up going through it in the end. I love it.. it is nice having that social circle especially at a school as large as UCLA. I almost always see one of my sisters on the way to class and it is just nice having familiar faces! Don't get me wrong, the girls do go out and have fun but that is not what the entire experience is about. I know that in my house, there is such a wide range of people that you can go party every night or find someone to study/just hang around the house with.</p>
<p>I also think the sorority scene is alot different here than at a school at USC where 60% of the campus is in a house (I think its around 15% here). It is completely possible to have friends outside of the house and balance the two. Plus, sometimes you want to go out and it is a whole lot easier getting into a party if you are in a sorority! :)</p>
<p>If you have an specific questions, let me know!</p>
<p>I hear that the greek sororities there are pretty ethnicity-exclusive. Any truth to that, because I'm hoping to break some of those racial boundaries. I want to get to meet people who are not only going to be my same race.</p>
<p>In all honesty, alot of the houses are somewhat homogeneous. There are even specific houses that are (not in Panhellenic and the IFC) for certain ethnicities, religions, interests, etc. </p>
<p>In Panhellenic and IFC, you do get alot of the more typical sorority/frat types. However, it is not seen as a disadvantage if you are not a blonde/white girl. During rush you will notice that there is a good mix in most of the houses. You might not find the broadest range of ethnicities within the Greek system, but I honestly think you will find more in Panhellenic and IFC than in the specialized houses since they tend to appeal to a target group rather than just your average person who is interested in Greek life. </p>
<p>Plus, at UCLA you will definitely not have trouble finding people of different cultures/ethnicities to hang out with!</p>
<p>Thanks because I definitely want to rush in the fall. I'm really excited, altough my aunts and cousins have been in the delta theta sigma sorority, and they expect me to follow suit. I want to be different and join a pan-hellenic sorority. I was just nervous that I wouldn't be accepted as well because I'm not white. No offense. But Thanks, what sorority are you in??</p>
<p>Definitely do not worry about the race issue! There are usually 100+ girls in every house so there is diversity! Most houses are just looking for girls who are nice and they can see themselves getting along with! Rush is a very interesting experience because you are thrown into 11 houses on the first day and have about 50 conversations. It can be very overwhelming, but in the end, it is worth it if you can find a house that you like. Oh, and I am in Chi Omega.</p>
<p>how do you like being in chi omega? Is it really fun being in a sorority? do you guys get to party a lot? Is the rushing experience really stressful? Do some sororities still practice hazing?</p>
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<p>I love it. Although, everyone is different but I'm sure there is a house you will find and love. </p>
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<p>Is it really fun being in a sorority? </p>
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<p>Yes :) - You can go out and party if you want to, or go over to the house and just hang out with the girls. I love going in between classes to just sleep on the couches since the dorms are so far away from North Campus. </p>
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<p>Not stressful - you just get really tired! The first day you go to 11 houses, then 8, then 4, then 2 (Pref Night), and then it is Bid Day. So, it is like having 3 mini-interviews at each house. As the days go on, the conversations get less boring and you can start to see which girls you can have actual conversations with (beyond: where do you live? what is your major? what sports do you play?)</p>
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<p>Do some sororities still practice hazing?</p>
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<p>Not that I am aware of! Pledging is easy cause the older girls want you to feel welcome and each week you pretty much come home with a basket of gifts and candy. Needless to say, the people on my floor loved me when I came home after Monday Night Dinners.</p>
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According to US News, 21.1% of females and 18.1% of males at USC are in sororities/frats respectively. At UCLA, it's 11%/14% respectively. </p>
<p>My friend's in Chi O, and you'd never believe she'd be the type to join a sorority, although XO is a bit classier of the lot ;)</p>
<p>Chi Os are pretty awesome :)</p>
<p>and sorry about the wrong percent, my friend at USC who is in a sorority told me that so I guess she was mistaken</p>
<p>can you join a sorority as a freshman then?? someone told me you have to be a soph but i guess she was mistaken??</p>
<p>Hey, Ella</p>
<p>Do you know anything about how spring rush would work at Chi O.? Also, how do you think rushing would be for a third year transfer this spring? I am thinking of rushing a sorority this spring, but I am debating whether or not this would be a good decision. Also, I am concerned with the cost. Any other thoughtful comments about sorority rushing would be appreciated. Thanks!</p>
<p>Yes, you can join freshmen year. Just sign up on the online form for fall recruitment on the UCLA panhellenic website closer to the beginning of the academic school year. It costs $20 to rush. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.panhellenic.ucla.edu/index.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.panhellenic.ucla.edu/index.htm</a></p>
<p>Is it as hard as people to say for guys that aren't Greek to get into frat parties?</p>
<p>It depends, but for the most part yes. You need to know someone in the Greek system that will let you in. But, if you just show up and try to get in, then you will probably be rejected.</p>
<p>CC Student,</p>
<p>Spring Rush is alot less formal than Fall. I am not sure about the other houses but we are doing an Open House Monte Carlo Themed Night where you can come and meet the girls and just hang out and see if you like the house. The first night should just be fun so if you are at all interested I suggest you come. It will be a great way to determine whether or not you want to pledge because it really is a personal decision and depends what you are looking for.</p>
<p>Cost depends on whether or not you plan on living-in next year. I know it is alot cheaper to live in the house rather than on the hill. I think dues are about $3000 (not positive) whether or not you live in and then you pay for certain optional things like shirts and other XO stuff. If you have any questions about this, you can bring it up with one of the girls at the Open House and they can probably find you a more definite answer.</p>
<p>Thanks, ella.</p>
<p>chi o is the best sorority ever! :)</p>