My mother was not in a GLO, Grandmother was from Europe and I have no sisters. But, I had 3 cousins who were in sororities.
I went through rush with an open mind. As it turned out, I wasn't interested in one of my cousin's GLOs (even though she and I are as close to sisters as you can get) and didn't return after the first round. I went to Prefs at the other two. They were my number 1 and 3 choices.
I was on my sorority's number one bid list and pledged. My cousin who was now an alum from another college was thrilled. I received roses from her on my pledge night, she attended several events during my pledge period, was with me at initiation and attended functions with me from time to time, even though that was not where she attended school.
It was great.
I didn't pref that house because of her. I did it because I loved the girls. It was great for her to share these events with me, but I would have loved my sorority just as much if she wasn't affliated.
Bottom line is be happy with whatever decision your children make whether it is the same GLO, different GLO or no Greek at all.
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