<p>Are the people who are involved with Greek life at UCLA pretty stereotypical? I'd like to join; I love to read, study, have interesting discussions, and be kinda nerdy, but I also like to go out and have a good time. Will that kind of balance work? Also, how are Greeks viewed at UCLA? Negatively or positively? And is it hard to get into the sorority of your choice? Sorry for the the bombardment of questions, but I'd love some insight by current UCLA students! Thank you :)</p>
<p>No doubt they’ll probably have some of the stereotypical characteristics in that they like to party and are extremely overt in their sisterhood. If you want to just to go out/party and have a good time >every once in a while< and on your own schedule, it’s definitely easy enough to do that without joining a sorority. However, if the connections/relationships of being in a “sisterhood” or Greek life interest you, then you should check them out. Greek life can be a little time consuming at times since you’re supposed to go to many planned social events throughout the year, which can also be a great thing if you learn to balance academics and this social life.</p>
<p>The sororities are not full of typical sorority girls, but it’s the typical sorority girls who run the show. They get the most attention, generally have the best jobs in each sorority, etc.
The sisterhood isn’t as strong as the girls will make it seem during rush. If you join, you will most likely have a group of close friends and another bunch of party buddies/acquaintances. They will only be your friends when drunk.
It’s only hard to get into your sorority of choice if your choice is the “top house” full of party girls who love getting drunk. You will be able to tell which is which during rush, but if you can’t just listen to the gossipers in the rush group. They will be able to tell you which is the “best”
Most importantly, go with your favorite house, not your rush group’s favorite house. Even if you’re not in love with a top house, that’s ok. I promise you will be unhappy if you end up in the “best” house if you loved the “worst”.</p>
<p>I am in a sorority. It has not been the best decision of my life, because I am the opposite of superficial, but I am making the best of if because I have made some of my closest friends in the sorority.</p>
<p>Good luck! If you have any more specific questions about the greek system at UCLA feel free to PM me.</p>