[FSUZeta]

DeltaBetaBaby: "Now, I think most people around these parts know that a lot of the big SEC rushes depend on who you know before you ever set foot in the door, but to an outsider, doesn't it seem that you are judged on thirty minutes of conversation? And is the perception a problem, whether or not it is reality? Aren't we then turning off the potential PNM's (PPNM's?) who won't rush for fear of being judged thusly.

I had similar experiences with job interviews. The difference is that a PNM will stand a chance of changing any preconceived notions that a recommendation might have given, whereas if whomever reads your resume' and job application is not interested enough to extend you an interview, that is it. You don't have the chance for conversation.

I'm also unsure if serenades for social events still exist in a lot of places. They've been eliminated by my alma mater, but basically, women would dress in slutty clothing and go sing to the fraternities in hopes of getting on their social calendar. The men would respond by coming over and singing as well, but the obvious objectification only went on direction."

At FSU the sororities did not dress slutty when they serenaded. I am not sure if serenades still occur.

Sororities, like anything else, are not going to appeal to everyone. Those that are interested in joining a sorority(and are in the know) will do what is necessary to give themselves an advantage (or at least level the playing field), just as one would when seeking a desired job.I think it is about sisters supporting sisters, which extends to Panhellenic and Pan-Hellenic sisters as well.