is lower tier worth it?

Hey, so speaking as someone in a lower house, I think you should keep going. Every house has a variety of girls... and honestly I thought the same thing as you when I got my list last year. I felt soo upset and cried for literally a week even after bid day O was unsure. But I stuck with it and after a week, I started to meet people I really liked, I made a lot of friends in my pledge class, and I feel like it was always an option to drop before initiation, so if things weren’t getting better I could have done that.

So honestly I encourage you to give it your best shot and stick with it. You may actually find some cool people. AND you don’t have to pay anything until you get initiated.

It is worth it. Joining a chapter isn't about the parties. Yes, social life is part of it, but it's about the friends and sisterhood first and foremost. Lower tier houses still have pairs, date parties and everything all the other chapters do. If you've met girls you liked, chances are there's going to be even more girls you'll like. Give it a chance. You can always drop before initiation if it doesn't work out.

In all reality, everyone loves to talk smack online. But you’re not going to really catch anyone doing it face to face. People have friends in other chapters, chapters pair up for recruitment practice and chapter buddy events, and are overall fairly supportive of each other. The only people who really do any bullying are the old tri delts and Beta, at least in my experience.

I think it’s ultimately up to you to decide if it’s worth it or not. My opinion is yes, especially if you’ve connected with some girls. My suggestion is to think of the reason why you decided to rush. Was it to make new friendships? To meet new people? Get involved in a social organization? Volunteer and participate in philanthropies? Regardless of “tier” all sororities operate in a similar way. A so-called bottom tier house is going to have the same amount, if not more pairs. They will have philanthropies and leadership opportunities. And of course, they will offer you the same chances to bond with your pledge class and make new friendships. The only difference is the letters that you will wear. I wouldn’t worry about being treated like a loser or geed (half of the people on this site are geeds). In the end, no one cares which organization you are a part of. IU Greek life is not as villainous as this site makes it. If status is important to you though, maybe none of the above matters lol. When you graduate and enter the adult world, no one is going to care. You’ll be left with amazing sisters and friends.

Thanks everyone. I was feeling bad but you all reminded me I'm just being stupid. I really hope I get a bid to one of the houses. They seem great.

BUMP, BUMP, BUMP x 1,000! This should be required reading for every PNM.

no its not worth it if you're skeptical about it. pretty much any other house is worth it. however, it's ultimately nobody's decision but yours to make.

yes

Glad to see there are decent and kind girls responding . All houses have positives- embrace one another
Build each other up, not tear each other down.
Clearly there are plenty of girls for everyone !!