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Originally posted by Mandelion
So theres good news and bad news:
Good: I just signed up for my first interest parties ever! I've already met a few girls I really like and I'm looking forward to it.
Bad: I've heard some horror stories from different people (not greeks) that certain sororities on our campus will force you to drink, often until you throw up.
Of course this could all be wrong, and I plan on going on with rush with an open mind.
This has got me pretty terrified about rushing because I don't drink in the first place, and I don't want to be put in a situtation like that. So I guess my question is:
What should I do if I'm given the ultimatum to either drink or be dropped? Who do I report it to?
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Here are my suggestions:
* Find out if the sorotities you are looking at have any published policies on risk management/membership/pledging, etc. The organization I am involved in (APO) does, which are available on our website, and make it very clear what we consider hazing and what is NOT acceptable behavior. If its not on their website, call their National Office and get a copy.
* If you are concerned, ASK. At my chapter, we would have no issue with a potential pledge asking for this kind of information, and would have no issue with supplying this information. Many are fearful of joining a GLO because of the stories they hear, and I feel that by answering their questions that our organization & chapter does not engage in such behavior we will not loose a potential pledge.
* Also speak with whoever is in charge of greek organizations on campus. Get the facts. I would hope that most college administrations would take a dim view of this sort of behavior (but you would be suprised by those that don't care...).
Hazing is illegal by state law. I think most National GLO has set down policies condeming them. I think most school administrations do as well. Unfortunately, some individuals and chapters haven't gotten the message. Most GLOs WILL take action against such people, however.
Hope this helps