Are the sororities at Penn worth joining?

[Anonymous]

DC is uncertain about the rush process/hazing/initiation. Are sororities fading institutions? Still worth it? Are the initiation rites annoying?

[Anonymous]

Don’t know about penn but I was Greek and my dd is now, neither of us were ever hazed in anyway.

[Anonymous]

What does "worth it" mean? Would she enjoy it is the only criteria for joining a social group.

[Anonymous]

Op again. Any parents w knowledge fo the Penn sorority scene?

[Anonymous]

I will preface this by saying I was in a sorority, but I see no reason to pledge as a freshman. Give it some time, it will become clearer to her if a sorority is a good fit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC is uncertain about the rush process/hazing/initiation. Are sororities fading institutions? Still worth it? Are the initiation rites annoying?

less than half join them at Penn, it is fine either way. It is a nice social connection group to have, if the kid desires that. Plenty do not rush and make their friend groups with classes, arts, clubs, etc.

[Anonymous]

No none of there are worth it

[Anonymous]

Fading?

[Anonymous]

My kid is in a sorority at Penn. I did not want her to rush, but didn’t tell her that. She is a studious kid who likes to go out some. So far it has been a positive experience for her.

[Anonymous]

Currently sorority & fraternity numbers are down after many year of growth. However, this is not unprecedented as they were down in the 60's and 70's before booming in the 90's.

Whether it is worth it is up to the individual. The social aspect is not the only benefit. Members also have leadership opportunities and training. And, volunteer service is built in.

Separately, after graduation, most groups have alumni chapters in most major and medium cities and regions (and some in other countries) offering the same social and business connections along with opportunities for leadership and service found in college chapters.

[Anonymous]

PP here. If your student is unsure, she might also ask about continuous open bidding. Depending on the school and the house, they may take new members outside of the official rush process which can be a good entry point for students unsure about the whole process.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No none of there are worth it

Sorry you didn't get a bid.