Which Greek system would you want to join?

[angels&angles]

Originally Posted by honeychile

The others would have been Washington & Lee...

Not to trying to pry, but were there women/sororities at W&L when you were rushing? Or is this 100% hypothetical?

For me, I almost went to Syracuse and it was probably the only other school where I actually would have rushed. (18-year-old me would NEVER rush at a Big 10 or SEC school. I was super closed-minded about Greek Life at that age. Took me a semester to come around to the idea--but boy did I)

[greekdee]

Originally Posted by carnation

Haha! All you just THINK you want to experience an SEC rush. I loved my sorority experience so much at Auburn but that rush...

I didn't go to an SEC school myself, but I follow a lot of recruitments at them because most members of my rec crews attend them...whoa doggies, not for me. Not sure I could handle having a daughter at one, either. I have had midnight therapies, tearful phone calls and panicked emails from moms trying to survive the week. Honestly, I'm pretty sure I'd be throwing up in the bushes.

On the other hand, I would love to observe a mega recruitment like you see in the SEC...it fascinates me that they can orchestrate and manage them. Recruitment at my school did not see nearly the number of PNMs, but was still a tremendous amount of work that required good planning and organization. My hat is off to the SEC.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by angels&angles

Not to trying to pry, but were there women/sororities at W&L when you were rushing? Or is this 100% hypothetical?

For me, I almost went to Syracuse and it was probably the only other school where I actually would have rushed. (18-year-old me would NEVER rush at a Big 10 or SEC school. I was super closed-minded about Greek Life at that age. Took me a semester to come around to the idea--but boy did I)

Totally hypothetical. I could probably say University of Virginia, as I considered it, but I liked the idea of the "what if".

[Cheerio]

When choosing based solely on Greek system, I can say Kansas, Wisconsin, and Southern Cal are schools I applied to but did not attend. Since I truly wanted to join a sorority, some of my school application choices were based partly on campus Greek Life.

The appeal then was traditional, established NPC systems featuring single-letter chapters and cozy homes. I also considered that my extended family included women belonging to NPC groups represented on these campuses.

[IUHoosiergirl88]

Hmmm, if I had to pick it'd probably be one of the following:
-Georgia (for the SEC aspect and the cute bulldog mascot, and it seems less intimidating than Bama)
-Arizona (but I am SO not tan enough)
-Vandy (not sure why, but it intrigues me)
-Stanford (spring recruitment seems really unique!)

[misscherrypie]

Looking back, when I was eighteen: Definitely, USC or UC Santa Barbara.

At my current age: UCDavis. Not specifically for the Greek Life, but because I'd have been more prepared for a different path for Grad School if I'd gone there. I've heard very positive things about the Greek System on that campus.

[maconmagnolia]

Originally Posted by TriDeltaSallie

If being in a sorority had cost that much (even adjusted for today's dollars) I don't think 95% of the women in my chapter (including me) would have been able to enjoy sorority membership. And that would have been a real shame.

I agree. A lot of my friends are paying for college and sorority membership completely by themselves and could never afford those dues. Our membership dues aren't even half of that (unless you live in house) and we're able to eat lunch everyday at the house. That doesn't include extras like t-shirts for certain events, but you aren't required to buy those.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by Titchou

No, DeltaBetaBaby, you do not understand what I said. You only seem to have a problem with recruitment falling on a Jewish High Holy Day (or did you actually mean a holiday which is not the same thing). So do you not have a problem with recruitment, football games, etc falling on Saturday (for 7th day Adventists) or Sunday (for most Christians)? Or Friday night/Saturday for Jews? What about Holy Days of Obligations for Catholics? What about Hindu holy days? Muslim ones? In other words, why are you singling out Jewish High Holy/holi days?

Why do you continue to play dumb on the difference between a weekly religious observance and Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur? You can play the "we can't accommodate everybody" card all you want, but show me an example of when recruitment has ACTUALLY conflicted with a major religion's holiest days (see: Ole Miss 2011), that is a red herring and you know it.

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by irishpipes

I would say Kentucky and Vanderbilt aren't the same as the others, although Kentucky is getting more that way.

If I got a do-over, for so many reasons, I'd go to Kentucky.

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

Why do you continue to play dumb on the difference between a weekly religious observance and Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur? You can play the "we can't accommodate everybody" card all you want, but show me an example of when recruitment has ACTUALLY conflicted with a major religion's holiest days (see: Ole Miss 2011), that is a red herring and you know it.

Having been raised Roman Catholic I can assure you that missing Mass on Sunday is just as serious a sin TO THEM as missing a Holy Day of Obligation.

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by Titchou

Having been raised Roman Catholic I can assure you that missing Mass on Sunday is just as serious a sin TO THEM as missing a Holy Day of Obligation.

Even if you go to Mass on Saturday night?

[Titchou]

Well, back in my day in school there was no Saturday option. But the Sunday obligation is whatever it is. And I'm sure that at Alabama and such schools you probably couldn't make either day.

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

-ducks for cover-

I suppose I should add Arizona so I could hang out with AzTheta and AZ-AlphaXi all the time, but I don't know if I'd fit in in Tucson - I don't think I could commit to spending that much time at the gym! Seriously, I'm not sure than any fraternity man at the University of Arizona owns a shirt, and they're all buff and muscular. I have never felt so wimpy as I did in Tucson!

You are SO NOT WIMPY. You guys, we've met Gusteau, and I must say that despite the age difference, it was definitely eye candy time from our perspective. His, not so much... more like dinner with the grandmas. Oh well.

All is forgiven.

[BAckbOwlsgIrl]

I am intrigued by the SEC culture, so I would say Ole Miss. Not sure if I would fit in there, but, it would be one hell of a place to try or at least observe. Something about being in an environment so different than your own is appealing to me. Dressing up for games with a mixture of the prim and properness that ironically reminds me of the British. University of Florida followed by University of Texas would be also be interesting.

I would have also liked University of Washington, University of Southern California, University of California. Those schools have some of the most beautiful houses. Indiana University would be fun because everyone lives in house.

[pshsx1]

Originally Posted by pshsx1

University of Michigan b/c I love the Midwest.

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

Agreed.

Also, I'm surprised there are no Big 10 takers in this thread.

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