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Moms there for recruitment week
Mom needs to stay home. She can always be there via the phone if needed. When I went through rush back in 1983, my mother was a basket case. We decided that I would call her every night after the parties to give her my updates. After the talk with my mom each night, I would head out with other 'rushees' from my dorm to get dinner, talk about the day, etc. This was a GREAT way to get comfortable on a new, HUGE University campus. I thought this was the most fun, relaxing part of the week and I cherished it. I agree with all the other people who have said that if mom is there, it sends a message that she is really there to pick up the pieces if things don't work out. Things are going to work out. One way or the other, things are going to work out, and Mom can be there then. This is one time that I think a girl benefits from venturing out there and doing her own thing. After all, it is her choice, not her mom's.
I'm a mom now, so please don't think I'm not sympathetic to moms who are protective and anxious about how all this can go. I just remember my own experience with 'Rush Week', and I am really glad my mom stayed home (albeit, by the phone...no cell phones then).
It sounds like your friend is very well prepared and ready to go. I will keep my fingers crossed that she finds the right place...I am sure that she will!
Elizabeth
'87 UGA Grad
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