First of all, good luck with rushing! Secondly, it's hard to explain what you haven't experienced yourself. The bonds of sisterhood are far greater than those of any "club" members. Once again, good luck with going Greek. Those letters on your shirt will bring both smiles and criticism. I try to keep my attitude positive around my parents and show them pictures of the sisterhood or philanthropy events we partake in. That, and my paddle is a great way to show that someone cares enough about me to put that much time and effort into making me a present.