Good luck PNMs!!!!!! you are all in my thoughts :D

Yay for all of us "older" (ok we're still young but still..) rushees!!!!

Good luck!! :)

Clothing?
 

Thanks guys! I'm really excited! here's another question though....how short is too short and how low/revealing is too revealing? Also...are flip flops okay? We don't have houses here at UT, its a big building with suites that we go to and I hear that the building is boiling! Any tips on what to wear would be great thanks!

If you think it might be too short or too revealing, it probably is. Don't take the chance. Flip-flops would be fine for orientation, but not after that. And please, no prom dresses at pref. The year I went through, several girls wore the same dress that had been very popular that prom season. They stood out, but not in a good way. Dress to show the actives you respect them and the process.

I agree with Silverblue - if it's questionable, then I'd pass. The way I see it is that you shouldn't look like your clubbing or trying to pick up men ;) I know that the Panhellenic Building can be warm, but you can dress nicely and appropriately without revealing too much and not getting too hot!! :)

And remember, this is a very conservative area in the Bible belt. Some of the chapters at UT have regular Bible studies. If you think something is too short or low-cut to wear to church, don't wear it to rush!

have fun and a successful rush!

there's always the "what would your mother think" test.
get ready to have a ball.

Re: Clothing?
 

Hi Pam,
I'm a fellow Tennessean (MTSU). What my sisters and I always say in regards to dressing up (i.e. for meetings, etc.) is "If you wouldn't wear it to church, it's probably not appropriate." Not to say that you have to wear something with a turtle-neck (certainly not), but just use your better judgement and don't wear something that screams "cleavage" because you're trying to impress GIRLS here, not GUYS. ;)

Another thing that has been mentioned in other threads is that it's a good idea to wear a cute "conversation" piece of jewelery or other accessories- something that will help the sisters identify you later.

Instead of flip-flops, find some cute, dressy, strappy sandals. That should keep you comfortable and still looking nice.

Good luck, RedFox!! You've got a Big cheering section here at GreekChat.

Erica

:eek: Wait, which sororities hold regular bible studies? That might be an issue since I'm Jewish...I know that some are "christian-based" and whatnot but have all different religions in their sorority. Is mentioning that I'm jewish important during rush?:confused:

None of the sororities discriminate on the basis of religion, so don't worry about that. As far as I know, Pi Phi does not host weekly Bible studies -- it didn't when I was there, and we have no "chaplain" officer -- but they are not mandatory in the chapters that do. You need not mention your religion, as it shouldn't matter. On the other hand, if you want to mention it, feel free to do so. Diversity is a good thing! The chapters that offer Bible studies will tell the rushees about the Bible studies as a selling point, simply because this area is predominantly Christian -- though we have a good-sized Jewish community as well, with at least one awesome female rabbi. You have to decide if belonging to a chapter that offers Bible studies would make you uncomfortable, even though you wouldn't be required to attend.

I'd venture to say that most if not all of the national orgs that were founded before the turn of the century were founded in Christian principles. I know Pi Phi was. But most of the sororities' founders were Christian, and some of their colleges were affiliated with churches, so it was only natural. However, times have changed, and sororities' membership reflects that.

I think it just depends on the chapter on if they hold Bible studies, but I've never heard of them being mandatory. I think it's just an "if you're interested" kind of thing.

my chapter has had jewish women, and women who considered themselves atheist as well. they never had any problems, and i don't think you will either.