<p>i've been thinking a lot about joining a sorority but i heard that UCSD's is like very un-diverse/ divided... basically each race has their own lil group with a few exceptions but i'm speaking in general. i know its hard to make friends especially in a school like ucsd with hardly any social scene so is anyone in a UCSD sorority? how do you like it? anyone else has some sorority input? is it worth it?
i mean i've review some they seem like fun/worthy. O! and what about the initiation? is it something incredibly humiliating? cause that's not my style.</p>
<p>I am in a sorority and love it! I would recommend it to anyone.
- The Panhellenic sororities are actually quite diverse. In most chapters you’ll find many girls of different ethnicities. The Multicultural sororities generally have their own race and that’s about it.
- For me, it’s worth it. It makes it really easy to make friends and have a social life.
- Panhellenic sororities do not haze new members. Some of the multicultural sororities do haze from what I’ve heard.
Feel free to PM me if you have specific questions…Panhellenic recruitment is I think 2nd week of Fall quarter, and the Multicultural sororities host their own individual rush events.</p>
<p>I am considering joining a sorority however i was wondering when most people at ucsd pledge? Is it too much to handle first semester? I am also a legacy for Kappa Alpha Theta. Do you know much about them?</p>
<p>You should definitely try to go through recruitment freshman year. EVERY girl who went through recruitment as a sophomore that I talked to this year was like, “ahh I wish I had done this last year!” Trust me, it makes UCSD 100x more fun and interesting and you make best friends! There is a definite time commitment but it’s not too much to handle as a freshman, girls do it every year and still get good GPAs. Just time manage properly and you’ll be fine.</p>
<p>Kappa Alpha Theta is a great group on campus along with the other 8 panhellenic sororities. Seriously, there are good things about every sorority. Keep in mind that a) legacies are not guaranteed a bid at their legacy chapter and b) you may find during recruitment that you fit in better with a different group besides your legacy, and this is normal. Go into recruitment with an open mind and you’ll be great! I recommend this website for tips about recruitment: [url=<a href=“http://www.greekchat.com%5DGreekChat.com%5B/url”>http://www.greekchat.com]GreekChat.com[/url</a>]
P.S. you can also PM me anytime if you have sorority questions</p>
<p>How are the Asian sororities? Like alpha Kappa Delta Phi? Do they haze? Also, usually how much is it per quarter?</p>
<p>Asian sororities are also decently popular but they aren’t as large as the panhellenic sororities. They have a separate rush process, you choose which one(s) to rush and attend events during the week. Yes, they haze. I am not trying to be rude but I have heard horror stories firsthand from people who have had to do it and dropped out, and one girl who actually stuck it out. I know I never would’ve made it through pledge quarter. I’m not sure about prices, sorry…</p>
<p>One last thing to note, asian sororities usually hang out with the multicultural fraternities. Panhellenic advertises that the two greek systems are mixed, but they are very segregated in actuality.</p>
<p>Would you like to share some of those stories please?</p>
<p>Sure, I’ll PM you</p>
<p>just so you can plan ahead, panhellenic fall recruitment begins on thursday september 30th:)
i’m a first year and i’m also in a panhellenic sorority. it’s definitely the best decision i’ve made since coming to ucsd. i was originally unsure about rushing but my roommate encouraged me to and i definitely do not regret it!
overall, i might be a little biased but i DEFINITELY think it’s worth rushing whether you’re interested in panhellenic, multicultural, or a professional sorority/fraternity.
i have only been through my own initiation and heard rumors about other chapters’ initiations but from what i have heard/experienced, they do not involve hazing.</p>
<p>i know you are a theta legacy, however i really like to stress to people that are considering panhellenic rushing to PLEASE not form preferences, dislikes, or ideas about any chapters until you actually have met them.</p>
<p>Hey, can I get the stories too? I’m thinking of rushing an asian sorority, and I’d like to know some of what I’m getting myself into, thanks!</p>
<p>Can I also get the stories?</p>
<p>Sorry guys, I don’t feel right sending them out to this many people. I’m not in an asian sorority and I don’t want to be the one who is speaking badly of them on forums. Lots of people are very happy in them, just know that hazing happens.</p>
<p>Okay, that’s understandable. Thanks anyway! I’ll definitley consider it when choosing a sorority to join.</p>
<p>hi ucsandiego915, i was wondering more about sorority life. I’m deciding between UCLA and UCSD, and i want to join a sorority. Do the sororities and fraternities live in houses?</p>
<p>We dont have official houses or a Greek Row (yet! I’m hoping AS will be working to fix that soon), but many members do live together both on an off campus. Some do have a house that the members live in, but again, its not official.</p>
<p>So with there not being official houses for sororities, how do the sororities work? Would I live in my Marshall housing and then meet with my sorority for events and such outside of it I guess? Also, how does rushing work? Is it right when school begins in the fall? And what’s the differences between the “Panhellenic” sororities and the others I’ve seen mentioned?</p>
<p>Thank you so much!</p>
<p>I don’t think UCSD is that socially dead unless you limit yourself to people in your suite only. I don’t have personal experience on sorority but seemingly my roommate pledged last quarter and she said it was a waste of time. I think it really depends on your personality though. I recommend you join it just to see what it’s like yourself.</p>