My parents were okay with it, although I don't think my mom really gets it. She went to Vanderbilt in the 60's and she was from New Jersey...I think the sororities were WAY too Southern for her! I think she was surprised that I said I wanted to rush, but she never discouraged me from it. Both my grandmothers, aunts, and cousins were in sororities, so it definitely is in our family. It was so cute when I went to make my paddle...my mom was helping me place the teddy bear and decide what letters were best...it was definitely a warm and fuzzy moment.
My dad was never in a fraternity, but since he teaches at my school, he knows (and likes) a lot of my sisters. All in all, my parents are glad I joined. They know I need to be around people!
