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Originally Posted by glittergal1985
I'm sure everyone means well, but it might be best if we stopped using words such as "alternative" to refer to the unhoused groups. They are simply without physical living quarters, and in my opinion we should let the PNMs decide how they feel about them. Its very possible that I'm oversensitive to the situation because my own group is involved, but I want it to be known that we are a traditional sorority. I'm sure that every housed group on the IU campus has many unhoused chapters throughout the country, and that doesn't make the unhoused chapter of ABC any less ABC than their housed counterparts. Additionally, this past recruitment appears to have been an overwhelming success for all 21 groups on campus. Its just my opinion, (and I know its not intentional) but it might be better if we go back to not discussing reputations and instead simply wish success for everyone on this snowflake campus, especially as it looks like more groups may soon be joining.
Don't want to ruffle any feathers, just my two cents.  |
THIS. Living in the house is NOT for everyone. Nor is it required for "sisterhood", a "sorority experience" or anything else. Women will still live together, have gathering spots, etc., like plenty of unhoused chapters across the country. Living in the house can be great, but it also comes with a ton of rules, shared sleeping porches, and all sorts of other things that aren't necessarily wonderful.
I remember visiting our chapter house at IU, and one of my friends was like "wow, I wish our house (at U of I) was this gorgeous", and I replied "yeah, you want to live in senior year?" and her response was "NO! Good point!"
Also, the unhoused chapters are still quite selective. It's not like getting a bid to one of them is some sort of consolation prize. They are picking the women they want to be their sisters, just like the house groups.