Would you still join a GLO despite all the negativity?

winneythepooh7 · #1 06-19-2004, 12:33 PM

I keep seeing all these posts and getting emails about all kinds of negativity related to GLO's. The latest email I have gotten was that a movie is supposed to be made about that book "Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities" of which I have not read yet. In any event, I am getting tired of people saying "people are going to think that GLO's are so negative because of these stereotypes". I am feeling that people are always going to be ignorant and buy into any negativity--but me personally, and I am sure a lot of others as well--would have joined a GLO despite any "rumors" or negative comments about the org. I obviously did do that as I am a proud member today of DPhiE and didn't listen to the negativeness back then. My org continues to be an important part of my life as an alumna and I have made some really good friends because of it. Nothing can change that wonderful experience. In fact, I wish sometimes I could go back to those carefree days as an undergrad sister! Remember when the most important stuff was what is going on in the house?!

PhiPsiRuss · #2 06-19-2004, 01:19 PM

I, and probably just about everyone on this board, did not pay attention to negative rumors before I joined. As I see it, greeks are better off without anyone who isn't smart enough to look past Jerry Springer style portrayals of the greek system.

If negative rumors are an issue with some prospects, just have them meet your members in a casual setting. That's how we should be recruiting anyway.

winneythepooh7 · #3 06-19-2004, 01:28 PM

I totally agree Russ. It just gets old after awhile especially hearing some people who are parts of this board saying that people are going to stereotype us for everything and anything we do. Like are we not human too? Enough is enough already. I think that being part of a GLO only continues to enrich and enhance our lives.

damasa · #4 06-19-2004, 01:32 PM

Considering the fact that most people on GC are already greek I find this to be a moot point but I'll bite.

I still decided to join despite the "negative things" that I had constantly heard about greek life. I'd be willing to bet that many people on the board did the same because there is a lot of anti-greek sentiment out there and it has been there for decades. And if we keep giving people negative things to talk about, well, you get the idea.

Kevin · #5 06-19-2004, 01:43 PM

I believed most of the stereotypes up until I joined my colony. I joined because I had the opportunity to be there in the beginning to ensure that we weren't just another fraternity stereotype. There were a few very serious hazing/alcohol injuries and crimes that occured on my campus around that time with other organizations -- namely, a young man (under 21) had his hip crushed because he had passed out in the middle of the road at a campsite. He was run over by one of the brothers (he lived though). Another involved a party at a certain fraternity house (they've since reformed) that was broken up by the GLO Advisor. Besides the drinking under 21 going on there, the keg drinks were being poured by a 14 year old girl.

In many cases, the stereotypes on my campus were true. Since then, I've seen a lot of reform amongst the fraternities on campus (although I know for a fact that there are still problems with some). My chapter, however, is not one of those problem organizations.

carnation · #6 06-19-2004, 01:45 PM

I went to schools where Greek life was a huge big deal and I never heard anything negative beforehand. However, had I heard it, I would've made a point to find out the real story myself because I'm not some idiot who believes everything she sees in the media.

damasa · #7 06-19-2004, 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by ktsnake
I believed most of the stereotypes up until I joined my colony. I joined because I had the opportunity to be there in the beginning to ensure that we weren't just another fraternity stereotype. There were a few very serious hazing/alcohol injuries and crimes that occured on my campus around that time with other organizations -- namely, a young man (under 21) had his hip crushed because he had passed out in the middle of the road at a campsite. He was run over by one of the brothers (he lived though). Another involved a party at a certain fraternity house (they've since reformed) that was broken up by the GLO Advisor. Besides the drinking under 21 going on there, the keg drinks were being poured by a 14 year old girl.

In many cases, the stereotypes on my campus were true. Since then, I've seen a lot of reform amongst the fraternities on campus (although I know for a fact that there are still problems with some). My chapter, however, is not one of those problem organizations.

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