Would you rush/pledge any of the Sorority/Fraternity Life GLOs?

aephi alum · #1 03-12-2003, 08:14 PM

Random question:

If you had the opportunity to join one of the Sorority Life or Fraternity Life GLOs (i.e. you were enrolled in the appropriate school at the appropriate time, you met their GPA and other requirements, and you were not otherwise affiliated) .....

1. Would you rush?
2. If so, would you rush:
(a) before the MTV semester, so as to be a brother/sister during filming?
(b) during the MTV semester, knowing you'd be on national TV?
(c) after the MTV semester, after things quieted down a bit?
3. If you pledged during the MTV semester, would you want to live in the pledge house?

(Apologies if this has already come up. I hope the topic of this thread is sufficiently different from those of the pre-existing threads; I've skimmed them and I don't think this angle has been discussed much, if at all...)

AngelPhiSig · #2 03-12-2003, 08:18 PM

I had seen the SAEP sorority before the show through BetaRose's page (I LOVE MY SISTER!) and they seemed like a really nice group of girls. I also think the DZO's are a good group... we have to blame MTV for some of the bad editing.

I think it would be cool to be a pledge during the filming... The filming part would be cool... Ive always had a secret wish to be on Real World... so its kinda like that... I would live in the pledge house too... but... I would make sure I wasnt stupid.

Being a sister and having the camras on could be bad... you wouldnt want to majory screw up and have the world see... as a pledge, you do what youre told...

MoxieGrrl · #3 03-12-2003, 08:19 PM

1. Yes, at UB, I would.
2.a.Yes, I would pledge DZO before filming.
b.I don't think I would during. Being on TV freaks me out.
c.Definitely after MTV was gone and the hoopla died off.
3. If there was no filming, I would live in a pledge house.

aephi alum · #4 03-12-2003, 08:21 PM

I should answer my own question...

Yes, I would rush Sigma-AEPi or DZO.

I would have rushed either before, during, or after filming - making my decision based on when it was "right" for me to go through rush. Although, I must admit the idea of a camera in my face is a little intimidating

NO WAY would I want to live in the pledge house! Occasional air time is fine, but I value my privacy a little too much to have a camera following me 24/7

MereMere21 · #5 03-12-2003, 08:35 PM

I used to want to be on Real World, then Primetime came to my hospital area and started filming about heart transplant babies and after seeing that on national television I realized that reliving that was NOT fun! its weird.....that and people that you haven't talked to in years get a hold of you and you remembered why you haven't talked to them...

anyway

yes I would rush

SAEPi and DZO, I'm not sure I couldn't tell unless I actually met them

no not while the cameras were there

I would live in the house simply because its a wonderful experience to live amongst your sisters!

KSigkid · #6 03-12-2003, 09:03 PM

Would I rush the fraternity on Fraternity Life - depends, I'd have to meet the guys and all, chances are I would have rushed a fraternity anyways (I wanted to rush when I got to school), so I guess the Fraternity Life GLO would stand as good a chance as anyone.

However...I don't think I'd be comfortable with the whole MTV thing. I wouldn't want my pledging experience, and my first experiences with the fraternity to be broadcast all over the world - it's a big deal, and I'd rather it have been more private.

Kevin · #7 03-12-2003, 11:04 PM

I joined the Sigma Nu colony under pretty unique circumstances. I don't think I would have ever gone through "rush" so no.

BSUPhiSig'92 · #8 03-12-2003, 11:48 PM

After seeing the episodes so far...HELL NO!!!

...and if I were Greek Advisor at Buffalo we would be having Exec Board Line Ups in my office first thing tomorrow morning!

"Can you recite the University Hazing Code Maggots?"

"Sir! No Sir!"

What a bunch of losers.

AOIIalum · #9 03-12-2003, 11:51 PM

1. I wouldn't have rushed Sigma, because I wouldn't fit in. They appear to be a great organization, but just not for me. I don't know about DZO. Guess it depends (great answer, huh?!)

2. I would not have rushed during the MTV semester. If I hadn't already rushed before, I would have considered it after everything had settled down.

3. No, I wouldn't want to live in a pledge house. Sure, I'd live in the sorority house or in the dorms with a bunch of other pledges and/or members.

Christin

AXO_MOM_3 · #10 03-12-2003, 11:53 PM

I'm with you BSUPhiSig'92. These people are too rude!

adduncan · #11 03-13-2003, 12:26 AM

The best I can be on this topic is "objective" (not having gone thru collegiate pledging personally) but there's a couple of points I've pondered.....

Pledging a group is a major growth experience on a very steep learning curve. It is *already* uncomfortable adjusting yourself to a group, and the group adjusting to you. Case in point: the issues that came up in tonite's episodes. Who on God's green earth wants cameras pointed in every direction during that time? (OK, the people who sign a contract w/ MTV, but you see my point....) Anyone who brings a TV camera into my bedroom while I'm asleep is asking for a permanent limp.

Also (again approaching from an AI perspective) I personally feel more comfortable w/ an organization that has a more structured network than a small local, that doesn't have any oversight or risk management. No disrespect to the locals out there, just my particular preference. If I got bawled out for something I didn't do, minor or not, I'd put gloves in my back pockets so they'd wave "bye bye" as I walked out the door.

My SIL and her husband are living w/ us for the next few months. They were shaking their heads in disbelief as long-term GLO alumni themselves.

Adrienne (PNAM-2003)

MTSUGURL · #12 03-13-2003, 12:35 AM

I might rush for Sigma, but not DZO. I thought the Sigma sisters seemed level headed. I would not want to rush while MTV was there, preferably before they came. I don't think the DZOs have been portrayed as especially nice girls, (personality wise), and I think there was more of an emphasis on sisterhood rather than partying with the Sigma sisters.

Dionysus · #13 03-13-2003, 12:35 AM

I would rush either SXO or DZO. The pledging process would be a pain...but the fun part would be becoming an ACTIVE and giving the next pledge class crap. I would have a field day.

I would rush when MTV is filming it. I want my fame.

KillarneyRose · #14 03-13-2003, 10:44 AM

I wouldn't want to rush either of them. I have nothing against locals; I'm certain there are many fine ones out there, but I like the idea of being part of a national group. To me, that was part of the allure of joining a sorority.

sigmagrrl · #15 03-13-2003, 11:37 AM

I'd have to agree with Killarney. We were a local that became a National and I would only want to be National now...so neither. BUT, if I had to choose (gun to my head), DXiO