I think that the reason you hear so much concerning alcohol in these forums is that
drinking among college ages students is far more prevelant in American culture than in
German culture (from what I understand). In fact, it has been the subject of many television talk shows/news programs....
Typically, students that are eager to enter into the greek system here is America ask a lot about the drinking because they have a conception about the frequency that it occurs, and they're concerned. Or, you have the other hand, where they, the prospective greek, are a little TOO eager to share in what they think consumes all of our time.
We talk about it within the forums so much because (and I can't speak for anyone but
myself) we're trying to impress upon these students that we aren't about drinking. We
don't wear letters when drinking because we're managing our reputation. Mothers send
their children to us, and we're friends.
I know that Germany doesn't have the same drinking age as America does, and that they
don't have the same "problem" with under-
age consumption. It's hard to understand what goes on here when you're looking in from
another country - and I can say this because
I'm confused myself, and I live here!!!
As a member of a sorority, I never felt the pressure to drink. I don't get embarrassed
and never feel the need to explain myself to
anyone, and people accept that. My sorority
sisters, included. I can also happily say that I am not the only one who doesn't drink within our org., and I think it empowers others to say NO as well.
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[This message has been edited by BCNUQT (edited September 21, 2000).]
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