What are references?

[orchid2]

I recently talked to an alum who offered to write me a rec for her sorority! The advice yall gave me has been so awesome...I went to a national site and got the e-mail for a local panhel. alumni group. The lady who answered asked me for several things, all of which I have, except for REFERENCES...I need to know, what exactly does she mean? Like character references? Things that teachers or bosses (or the other lady who offered to write me a rec but her sorority was not on my campus) might say for me? I don't want to send in something completely different than she's expecting. Come on, Greek women, I need your help! This is all SO exciting.

[This message has been edited by orchid2 (edited April 16, 2001).]