greek question from a non-greek

[LuaBlanca]

hi everyone!
i was just wondering whether or not it would be taboo for a brother or (well preferably) a sister (because i'm a girl) of a GLO to maybe explain the rush process to a non-greek. not really on a personal level (i don't want to know how you felt about it or any specifics) and not about initiations either. i just don't understand some of the terminology(pref parties? bid? rush? etc.) some of them i kind of get, but not exactly. i've looked at a few of the "greek dictionaries" offered on some websites but none of them describe what i'm looking for! if it's okay, could someone PLEASE explain to me? i'm asking in hopes that i'm not the only non-greek who visits these boards and that doesn't quite get some of the things that are discussed. i know alot of it has to do with the fact that i'm not IN an organization, but i really just want to know for KNOWLEDGE's sake!

i feel really silly for asking this because i'm just a girl who might be interested in pledging someday....but for right now it would really just make the whole rush process a bit easier to understand....!!

thanks!!