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Originally Posted by irishpipes
I'm from Illinois and went to U of I so I know where you're coming from regarding the differences in Indiana. As for the financial aspect - I know that Greek life is no where near as expensive as an entire college education at ND. Not knowing your personal finances, I was just bringing it up because you had mentioned finances as a concern. It sounds like you are knowledgeable about the costs associated with Greek life - too often girls get swept up in sorority life only to find out half way through their pledgeship that they can't afford to initiate. I'm glad that won't be a problem for you.
And about being from Alabama v. from Indiana. DeltaBetaBaby understood what I meant. Some southern chapters feel like out-of-state PNMs are a risk because no one can really vouch for them. Plus, some groups like to brag that they got all of the Birmingham girls or whatever the city-of-choice is. At some schools, taking out-of-state girls is looked down on. That always seemed silly to me, because at Illinois it was really cool to get out-of-state girls. But, as we've established, the south is just different. Mostly though, a good rec will help negate your out-of-state status since they will have that chance to know more about you.
As for the boys thing - you have obviously done your homework since you know not to talk about boys!
Good luck!
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Ahh, just letting DeltaBetaBaby know, I did read your response before I got to this one, and thanks for the clarification, I honestly didn't think about it that way...just got in defense mode.
I wondered if you were from up arounds here irishpipes, my cousin was at U of I for awhile I think. Thats kind of funny taking pride in accepting all people from one paticular area. I had something somewhat mean about that to write here...but I'll bite my tounge (or fingers?) as I don't personally know anyone in said groups to be mean about it. I've noticed this question popping up alot since I joined, and I'm sure there were hundreds before mine. It's not a big deal to me if I don't go greek, so I truely won't be too heartbroken if for whatever reason (I'm too old...too Northern...too random...I have green eyes...) I don't get in. Who knows
Thanks again for the great advice
Have a great day