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Originally Posted by Hearttoheart
With recruitment six weeks into the start of classes, how important is reputation?
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I would put reputation right up there WITH grades - not even as a #2. If you have a crummy reputation, no amount of 4.0s will help you.
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Originally Posted by Hearttoheart
Does a successful recruitment mean the PNM's stay out of the bars and situations where alcohol is present?
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I would say that she doesn't have to stay totally away from situations with alcohol present, but she should not be hoisting one herself.
I don't care what older daughter says, PNMs should not risk their fragile reputations by drinking. People are watching, all the time, and talking. PNMs are held to a different, higher standard...especially at Ole Miss, from what I know. It will NOT help in recruitment...in fact, it may deeply hurt. I'm not talking about a glass of wine at home with the parents. I'm talking about 1-2-3 beers at a frat party or somebody's apartment.
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Originally Posted by Hearttoheart
Last I checked, underage drinking was against the law.
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It still is!
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Originally Posted by Hearttoheart
My older daughter...said that drinking with actives happens all the time and that sororities look the other way. She said I'm being paranoid and nobody cares if girls drink...I would hate for bad advice to ruin her chances at rush.
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It does happen, and the vast majority of underage kids can have a drink or two and quit. Yes, some go off the deep end and stay drunk. They don't last long in school. And yes, there are PLENTY of students who don't drink. They're just not as vocal as those who do.
Older daughter, I'm guessing, has a year in college and is now an expert on all things collegiate?
With recruitment being so competitive, I would not give ANY sorority an extra reason to release me. Younger daughter can smile and be polite when she turns down the booze. She can ask for a soft drink, ask for a Sprite or 7-Up, or even water. Be sure she asks for an unopened bottle or can that she opens herself...and don't set it down and walk away and then come back to drink from it.
My best to you...and her!
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