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Originally posted by AxiDwcu
yeah i will be in ireland for five months.. so i just think i might have my letters in my room.. maybe break them out for my birthday or something? Its so dumb that they dont accept it.
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How is it dumb? It's a different lifestyle in most countries than it is here, that's all. The exchange program probably told you so they could cover their collective asses and probably because students may have had problems in the past. However, in Ireland you would have less of a problem anyway as AEPhi Sierra said. I've not had problems in Ireland for the fact that they are friendly. Wearing letters shouldn't be a problem there. I've yet to experience any unfriendliness in Ireland.
I pesonally chose not to wear letters because in the country where I studied and from what I have noticed in Europe in general young women tend to dress up a bit more than women who go to colleges in the States. Then again I have also seen people who go to class in pajamas...something I wouldn't choose to do. Maybe bring a set of your letters or two, see how people there dress and decide for yourself while you are there.
Sidnote:To imply that one is not proud of their organization because one doesn't wear their letters abroad is ludicrous. I would rather uphold the values of my organization in my acts and deeds than wear letters emblazoned across a sweatshirt. I'd also rather wear a badge or a lavalier. It may not be a stupid suggestion to not wear letters, just a precaution to people who haven't experienced life elsewhere.