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I think we all tend to form opinions based on personal experiences. Even being Greek didn't prepare me OR my daughter for what she would experience during rush, GC did. Yet, every OTHER Mom (in my circle) seemed to know. I really do think young women without information are at a disadvantage, IN SOME INSTANCES, definitely not ALL instances.
I can't buy the argument that some girls don't know what a sorority is or does...I will say that their image may be tainted
by movies, TV or Miss America Pageants. (That is where some REAL work needs to be done-breaking the stereotypes.)
aopinthesky-My town has a loosely organized city Panhellenic Assn. made up of any interested NPC alum groups (or just individuals if their GLO has no local alum group). We hold an ice water tea after high school graduation each year (mostly publicized by word of mouth) and give the PNM's information about sororities, recruitment, etc. We also have them bring a picture and information packet for each NPC group at the school they will be attending. We then divide the packets up by GLO and get recs written for the girls. It works well for our local girls and gives them a good start. I wish our town did this...
You still don't reach the smallest of communities and if these young women attend a campus with a very competitive system,
they won't have the knowledge about recs or the ramifications should they decide to rush their Sophomore year and a host of other unwritten "rules". Maybe the answer lies in a stronger
campus Panhellenic that gets the info out there with the college
brochure. My son received a TON of literature from numerous colleges. ALL plainly listed the fraternities and sororities on campus. It also listed every other organization. So, you see both sides have a point in this discussion. Ultimately though, it really is up to the individual to go to the web site, do a little research and find out what they can. Right or wrong, I don't see any other real solution. (Perhaps deferred rush???)
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