<p>I'm a transfer student starting at UCLA this fall. I don't know much about sorority life; I'm kind of interested in it, but I'm not well aware of the process. I've been told to become involved as soon as I come to UCLA during zero week, but I feel like I'll be pressured to join some place I might not get to know well. I want to get to know people, but I may be a little overwhelmed/confuser by everything when I arrive and don't want to make silly choices. I was considering sorority housing for my senior year; I'm afraid I'll have trouble with living arrangements if I don't join one at all. Should I still try to join, or should I wait until next quarter/year? Is it easy to make friends if you're not involved in a sorority?</p>
<p>check your pms</p>
<p>I think the above poster probably answered your question really well, but IMO i think you should wait at least a quarter. You need time to adjust to UCLA and joining the sorority/fraternity system is a huge time commitment. Making friends at UCLA is really easy as long as you put yourself out there and be willing to meet people. You’ll be surprised how friendly most UCLA students are.</p>
<p>Also, I wouldn’t join a sorority just for the sake of living arrangements…there are a lot more complicating factors that aren’t being addressed. If you need cheap housing for senior year, there are cheap apartments south of wilshire (around 500 a month) that dont require such a huge commitment.</p>
<p>Basically, take it easy and wait and see if you would like sorority life before making the jump. The pledging process does take time, which could be used your 1st quarter in making friends.</p>
<p>good luck!</p>