sororities @ IU

<p>Can anyone give me any insight into the sorority scene at IU. Is it a "must" for any social life or just another of many options.</p>

<p>the system for "rush" that they use seems incomprehensible and i'm told you must live in the houses for all the years you are a member; and that the arrangements are like a dormitory sleep away camp (with a dozen or more people to a room).</p>

<p>I thought at such a big school this might be a good way to go, a good way to connect with people, but the more I hear, not so sure.</p>

<p>Any info would be appreciated.
thanks</p>

<p>As an alum I am not too familiar with the current sorority scene, however I can comment on the living situations. The "dozen or more people to a room" applies to sleeping arrangements, for example some houses, such as the one I lived in, have large rooms with bunk beds that are just for sleeping, and then 2-4 in rooms with closets, dressers, desks, etc. for studying, dressing and hanging out. I visited the house last year and the basic arrangement was the same. Bathrooms would be communal in most houses. I do believe the rules may have relaxed for seniors living outside the house since I think most sororities now have more members than they can house at one time, but you'll have to check me on that.</p>