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Originally Posted by OldFLDDD
Wow. This is all very enlightening. I'd never heard of it. I agree the the "showering of gifts" just seems unnecessary and I like the idea of a chapter having a set number/type of gifts so that nobody feels like others are being treated differently than they are. Just seems a little over the top to me. Back when I was pledging, the big sisters did little things here and there--some hit it off big-time with their big/little sisters, which I was envious of, and others did not, and then there were total deadbeats like mine who didn't even show up for my initiation! I would not have left my organization due to a slacker big sister, however.
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I don't know about all schools, but sorority membership and activities (read: $$$ spent) at some places I'm familiar with are over the top IMHO. It starts with Bid Day where I've seen chapters put on parties that rival what Martha Stewart would do, plus the actives wearing costumers galore, etc. and parents sending "support gifts" during the week and Bid Day Baskets on Bid Day.
I know chapters with either brand new houses or newly renovated houses have higher dues so add that to all the showering of gifts, clothes for parties, etc. and you could have a hefty bill. I think this is possibly contributing to some high de-activation rates I've heard about at some chapters, especially for out-of-state girls whose parents are already paying higher tuition, etc.