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Originally posted by dzandiloo
utexasgirl-
I personally think it's admirable that you find those comments distasteful & while I agree with the "ignore the tent talk" sentiment to an extent, it might be helpful to you in making your decision...and this is just an opinion-feel free to take it w/a grain of salt, as I did not go through a rush as complex as UTs (my school had 3 sororities and 2 of them were pretty evenly matched and the other was brand new so we knew nothing about them), but here is what I would do with that....
If it was me, I would try to remember who the women were who made the comments. Then, when I got to Pref-I'd look around the room at my fellow PNM's. Some of the women at that Pref will be your new sisters. If it was me, and I went to 3 pref parties, one of which had several of the superficial women you refer to, I would think twice about putting that house high on my pref list.
On the other hand-you will probably have a pledge class of over 50 women, and maybe you will have an opportunity to be a good influence on these ladies. You sound very mature, but some 18 year old freshman haven't matured from their selfish highschool selves. 12mom3 is right - not all your fellow PNMs feel the way you described.
Bottom line-UT has some long-established houses w/definite state-wide reputations....some girls start deciding what house they want when they are pre-teens at Camp Longhorn (or other TX summer camps). You sound like someone who doesn't care about all that, and really wants to find a sisterhood. Just enjoy the rest of recruitment & keep an open mind like you already have & you will be able to do what's best for you!
Keep having fun!
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this is great advice! as for what other people think and say, i would try not to let it bother you...especially if you had a good time at xyz and you feel like you want to get to know those women better, even tho they are they group people are saying "i can't believe you are going back there..." go with your heart because in the end, it is you who have to be happy...not the 300+ other girls who rushed with you.
good luck with the next few days. we will certainly be rooting for you!
