My university has deferred rush as well. I like the idea of it because that way new freshmen can become adjusted to college life, but it hurts the greek system. Rumors are always flying around on campus. I know before I went into formal rush I had the wrong impression about almost all of the sororities! I know that some of the fraternity guys can have some influence on this, but it's probably not the only part of the problem. I'll even give an example. Every year we have a thing called Freshmen Skits. This is where all of the new pledge classes go up in front of the actives of the campus and put on a skit. Well a certain fraternity openly bashed a sorority (and yes, right in front of them!) They dressed up in their letters and mocked them. What kind of example is this? I know girls overhear brothers talking back and forth, either in class or in parties. I mean, I was the same way! Sigh...it's horrible. I just hope that girls who go through rush remember to keep an open mind about it.
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