<p>you’re probably right psydent. But it’s just so tiresome to see post after post, question after question mocking and ridiculing the greek system…and the inherent stereotyping that either leads to it, or comes after. I’ll cease and desist…just trying to elevate the discussion a bit to the true and important characteristics of chapter houses that prospective members should examine, rather than “which is the best?” or “who are the biggest partiers/christians/eggheads/nerds/trust fund babies/dweebs/geeks.” etc.</p>
<p>As a student at USC, this is my perception of the sorority breakdown, based on the popularity of each house during rush and what guys perceive to be pretty/fun houses:</p>
<p>Top Tier: DG, Theta, Kappa, Pi Phi
Middle Tier: Alpha Phi
Upper Bottom Tier: Tri Delt, Gamma Phi
Lower Bottom Tier: A Chi O, ADPi</p>
<p>Of course, reputation isnt something to base any decisions on, but I know I was curious before I went to school.</p>
<p>PinkCupcake, I understand your point, but I wish that we, as a Greek community, could promote Panhellenic spirit and realize that every sorority has merits. I’m sorry if that sounds clich</p>
<p>Ranking will get you into trouble going through rush, as you will be heartsick if you don’t get in what you think is a “top house”. More than 700 girls go through rush there, and many don’t join a house. Rush is a tough process, there are no guarantees you will get in one of the houses of your choice.
At a school like USC, most kids are bright and accomplished. You will no doubt find girls like you in every house. Facebook stalk a bit, and you will see beautiful, and not so beautiful girls in every house. Nice girls, and not such nice girls in each house. Likely they’re all going to be affluent, as it costs more to join a sorority than to live independently, so, if you’re a snob, you’ll find plenty of girls with money in every chapter.
You have to live with the girls in your house 24 hours a day. Who do you want to hang out with in your pajamas? Ask yourself that question. In terms of guys, Girls are invited to any frat party. Sure, some frats only socialize with some sororites I guess, but do you really want a guy who is that superficial? Watch what you wish for! They may not be the kind of guys you want anyway.</p>
<p>This is the NEW sorority rankings. That’s not even updated… its like 2005</p>
<p>Top: DG/Kappa
Middle Top: Theta/Alpha Phi
Middle: Pi Phi
Middle Bottom: Tri Delt/ADPi
Bottom: Gamma Phi/AXO</p>
<p>jessica…I think yours is actually 180. If you take your lables and put top at bottom and re rank…then you’re accurate. LOL (who gives an isht.?)</p>
<p>There is really no need to worry about rankings. The minute a girl starts recruitment she is more than aware of the perceived rankings. They are no secret. A PNM needs to try to look beyond the rankings and find the house that works for her. That is when she will really be happy with her house.</p>
<p>My D’s in a house at USC. She likes it. wouldn’t change her decision to be greek. But I notice a couple of things. A) Super emphasis on rank B) super stereotyping of other houses, much moreso than other greek systems i’ve come into contact with. C) After not just the first date, by ANY date with a fraternity man. The guy is EXPECTED to send flowers or a gift over to the sorority so that it can be delivered at Monday night dinner in front of the other girls. It’s a virtual competition. This is even if the date was average or worse. My D is a soph, and already discussing with her closest classmates when, how and where they’ll finally get out of the house and into an apt. her best friend is at another “best” house…identical scene there. And they want out. All the b.s. is driving upper classwomen away.</p>
<p>lol i’m not surprised to hear this. the greek system is very political and is all about rankings. top fraternities won’t associate themselves with lower ranked sororities and top ranked sororities won’t associate themselves with lower ranked fraternities. pretty crappy but it is what it is.</p>
<p>The Greek system at USC is amazing and behaves no differently than any other school that has a large, involved greek system. Yes, boys who are invited to invites are expected by the dictates of good manners to thank the girl by sending a delivery on monday…this includes nonfrat boys of which there are many at invites… Of course, many boys ignore the polite, respectful thank you and don’t do it. What can you say!? They are young! My DD and her friends have never heard of a delivery being expected for just a date. Maybe that is just for one sorority.<br>
My DD has made amazing friends in her sorority and wouldn’t give it up for anything. She is a junior and has already started bemoaning the fact that it will all end next year! Her sorority has an average gpa above the nongreek female average as do most if not all sororities. The greek system is not for everyone, but for some it is an unforgettable experience that brings lifelong friendships.</p>
<p>I think the greek system is very big and important here! I am part of a “top tier” house, but I have lots of friends who are not. There is a lot of politics in it because sororities want to spend the most time with good houses because they want to make the house as a whole happy. However, this does not discourage girls to going to houses they like. When we have mixers, they only last til like 11 (after starting at 1015) and girls are free to go to whatever house they want. And there are so many girls in every house that Im sure youll find some you like :)</p>
<p>How accurate is this blog for USC Sororities? It looks official, but then again anyone could have posted it. <a href=“http://uscsororityrankings.■■■■■■■■■■/[/url]”>http://uscsororityrankings.■■■■■■■■■■/</a></p>
<p>usc4kaley - that site is really accurate. Most people would put Delta Gamma above Theta, though, in a solid 2nd place.</p>
<p>Seriously though, who cares? Chill out and go through rush and see where you end up. I’m in a frat and it wasn’t the one I expected but I love it.</p>
<p>So, which sorority did you choose?</p>
<p>Are those photos on the blog representative of a lack of diversity in Greek houses in light of USC’s emphasis of having broad overall diversity on campus?</p>
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<p>Yes, kind of like the lack of diversity within the Black Students Association or the Korean Students Association or the . . . . you get the point.</p>
<p>Actually, I don’t get the point. I’m not that familiar with Greek systems. I do know that ethnic specific clubs are aimed at helping students keep a sense of cultural identity when they are the minority. For some students, that can be a huge factor in successful college completion.</p>
<p>My question about the sororities wasn’t facetious. I was somewhat surprised at how little the photos reflect the campus diversity overall. Is this the trend at USC? (an honest question - not an accusation) or just an unfortunate subset of photographs selected for the article?</p>
<p>I’m interested in possibly joining a sorority when I get to USC. I really like the idea of the sisterhood, living with a great group of friends, studying together, having that support system, traditions, lifelong identity with the house, fun events, volunteer work, etc.</p>
<p>But I wonder if I’m just being naive. From your experiences, is Greek life at USC really about those things? Is it more about guys and girls hooking up/partying? Are there certain houses that are more about the former and other ones that are more about the latter?</p>
<p>Catalina Islander:
Actually sororities at USC are very much about the type of sisterhood you are looking for. Yes there is some partying involved but that is not the dominant part of being in a sorority. I do not drink or participate in “hook-up” culture but I still love my sorority and actually enjoy going to parties just to dance with my friends and meet people. Being in a sorority has helped me to meet so many people outside of my major that I never would have met and I am so great full for that. It has also helped me to become more confident and always know that I have sisters I can call if I need anything. I am not saying Greek life is for everyone, but I would encourage considering it at least. Don’t think about the stereotypes, they only exist in a small portion of the girls in sororities and don’t worry about rank. It does not matter, the best way to have a fun sorority life is if you meet girls you like who you feel like you can connect with. Don’t worry about loving everyone on a particular house, you probably won’t, the houses are huge, but if you find the sorority that is right for you for the most part you will get along with the girls in the house. Also if you don’t get selected by a sorority it is probably not the best fit for you. Sororities work really hard to learn how to do formal recruitment, and trust me we worry just as much about you liking us as you do about us liking you. If Greek life is right for you, you will feel it and you will probably end up in the right house for you. If it ends up not being what you are looking for USC has tons of great organizations to be involved in</p>