Q. Do you have pledge houses?

A. No. The only time that I have heard of something like this is when a sorority happens to own two houses and lets upperclassmen live in one and underclassmen live in the other. This is rare however. Most sororities just have ONE house.

Q. Do girls talk about each other in sororities?

A. That's something that just happens in life. I am not going to lie and say I haven't heard any of my sisters talking about other sisters or that I am not gulity of it myself at times. You're not going to absolutely love everyone in the house. It's not possible. There are going to be some sisters that you are closer to than others. But everyone is here because we all had something in common, something that we share.

Q. Do you slap each other a lot?
(If a PNM even asked me this question, I am not sure how serious I would take them rushing. However, since there are some people who might think this is a legit question.)

A. I personally have never seen it happen in this house. But, I can imagine that tempers do flare sometimes and people do lose control. Even if it wasn't meant to go that far the sister who harmed the other sister would be brought up on charges to the EC (Executive Council) and possibly our IHQ on "unsisterly-like conduct" standards. There would be a hearing, and the sister could be forced out of the sorority. Our organization, this house and its members in no way tolerate harmful and/or destructive behavior towards or by its members.

Q. Are there a lot of rules new members have to follow while joining the sorority?

A. I wouldn't say a lot, but there are rules. Most of it is just using common sense. There are rules for the house, like the time guys are allowed in the house, no alcohol, respecting sisters and property, dinner. Then there is just basically remembering that when you go out or whatever, especially if it involved other greeks, that you represent your org. Like anything just try not to do something that you may regret the next day. Act accordingly.

Q. Will we have to move rocks or something like that?

[i]A. No, we dont move rocks, but we DO paint the rock. Its a tradition here just like moving the rocks is there. However, its not a mandatory activity. Although everyone is encouraged to particpate including actives. Furthermore, we do have what are called sisterhood events, that invoove team building and just speaning time with sisters getting to know them and having fun. Making it mandatory could be considered hazing by our org, and they take it very seriously.

Q. Are the new members held to a higher standard than initated Sisters?

A. All sisters whether new members or actives are held to the same standards. No questions about it. Just as an active has the right to bring up concerns about the behavior of a new mem, a new mem has the right to bring up concerns about an active.

** You wouldnt know if you were running out of time, because we are not allowed to wear watches or look at the clocks during rush**

Q. Will we be expected to party less than active Sisters?

A. No, party as much as you want, just do it responsibly.

Q. Will you really care what we wear like the girls on the show did?

A. No, as long as you're wearing something

Q. Will the sisters actually be discussing the we behave to each other when we are not present to defend ourselves?

That just goes back to people talking about each other. It may and may not happen. The only time I can see this being a big issue is if the behavior is affecting the new member class or the house. Other than that, your issues are your business and no one elses.

Q. Would you really come to us and say that you "heard" stuff about us without telling us who "said" so we can know what you are talking about? Why?

Possibly, just for the fact that we wouldn't want a whole lot of drama to go on after, or if someone told us the information in confidentiality. But, depending on the situation you probably will find out who told, just so that you can talk to this person (possibly with a mediator)first about their concerns.

Q. Will we be required to attend a lot of events?

A. We have our events classified by our colors. Red being mandatory (attend 100%) but there are only about 2 a semester. Buff being you have to attend at least 50% and Green (sisterhood) that you have to attend at least 20%. We generally hold a lot of greens. we know ppl have things to do, like study and work. Also, you can write the VP Operations an excuse note a week or so before the event to say why you can't make it. Again this is for all sisters, actives and new members.

Q. If its not "required", are there penalties if we don't go, or don't go to enough events?

The only time there are penalities (which are fines), is if you miss an event like chapter or initiation without an excuse being handed in or known (we do know that things just happen at the spur of the moment too). It's nice to try to go to as many as possible, because you do get points for them, which goes towards parking spaces and picking rooms for the following year.

It was nice to meet you and thank you for coming to Alpha Gamma Delta! Hope you enjoy recruitment.

*closes door, than clapses on the floor from 6 hours of recruitment*

-- I don't think its possible to answer all those question in the amount of time one person has with a PNM. They could be answered by all the people she speaks with though