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Originally Posted by Sigmapsimom
I really can't complain about the last-minute change in the recruitment schedule. They had to make a decision very quickly about how to handle the weather situation, and I don't think there were any good options. It definitely was grueling and far from ideal, but I don't see how it would give one PNM an advantage over another. I really can't complain about how sorority recruitment works in general - it is a hard, ego-crushing process at any university. But I CAN complain about IU's unique bed-quota system. It is a blemish on an otherwise outstanding university. I know it can't be changed overnight, but I really wish the chapters would consider at least gradually increasing their pledge class sizes and allowing more live-outs. I think the benefits would FAR outweigh the disadvantages for everyone.
And to the sorority where the Active said "we really hope you will consider us" and then didn't ask her back, that bothers me - why would they say that when they don't intend to consider you?
Thanks for listening to my vent  |
I think your entire post was fair, and well-thought out, and I think most would agree that IU is a special, unique, and frustrating snowflake.
To respond to what I've quoted above: I completely agree about the live-outs. I can only give my fairly unknowledgeable opinion about their entire process, but I wouldn't be surprised if some girls are turned off from the idea of sorority life entirely because they may be required to live in a house, and that's a shame.
But that's all that is - my opinion. Of course, the people who have been immersed in the system may have a different one, and may understand things about living in at IU that I don't. So that's all I'll say about that.
As for what was said to your daughter - keep in mind that only ONE sorority member said this to her. Even if that one sister LOVED your daughter, I can almost guarantee that she's not the only one with a say in who is chosen for membership.