[Poplife]

But since I'm bored and no one else wants to start off:

1. Did you decide upon your organization of choice PRIOR to visiting GC?

* Yes.



2. Would you let the views or beliefs of one sway your interest to another organization?


* No. However, I have learned that coming into contact with a single, very powerful individual can really make you think.



3. Would you let the tactics of another (member or non-member) sway your decision to become a member of an organization you really had no interest in?

* No. Hardheaded people like me don't respond to persuasion.



4. Do you think that you would be offended if someone came to you so that you could become a member of their organization when you have clearly decided that you want to become a member of another organization?

* I once had a few non-AKA women (graduate) tell me that I'd make a good XYZ. However, I don't share my personal hopes with people so they had no clue about my goals. Even if they were aware, I would be flattered that someone thought that I'm worth trying to coerce.



5. What does the notion that someone would try to deliberately sway your intent say about that person?

*At first I thought it showed a character flaw, but then I had an interesting thought. Colleges try and persuade excellent students to attend their schools. Jobs fight for the best college graduates. Some jobs persuade people to leave their, company, hospital, firm, etc., for theirs. It's not really being sneaky or disrespectful. It's all about attracting the best and showing them that YOU TOO are the best. That's how folks stay on top!

If I knew that a girl in my your poli-sci class had the makings of a Senator, Congresswoman, or Mayor, I would naturally feel as though she should be a part of MY organization. I don't believe in harrasment, but I can't say I would let rush come and go without dropping a hint. But that's me!



6. Would you find fault with the organization as a whole or only the person?

* That person/group of people. If they weren't punished I would wonder why the governing body didn't take some sort of action against the offender.



7. What does that say, if anything about the person who tries to get you to follow her into her organization when that isn't really what you want to do?

* Either they don't think you have no sense and don't respect your choice, or they think you are too good to pass up.



8. Ultimately, what kind of person would you be to succumb and follow when you know that isn't what you want to do?

* You're weak if you rush/pledge something you really don't want for yourself. However, if you discover that you and XYZ compliment each other nicely and decided to go for it, you are smart and brave. I've heard people talk badly about a people who used to be a SF for one organization and then switched over. To those people I've asked this question: Do you want a soror who only joined XYZ because she felt too guilty about pursuing what she really wanted?



9. Could you look yourself in the mirror?

*If I switched prospective organizations? Hell yes! I couldn't look at myself if I crossed into a sorority I really didn't want or love. You can't uncross The Sands, man!!



10. What does that say (if it says anything) about your integrity?

*That I've got some!