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Every year I check this thread and every year I fear that I'll want to virtually reach out and strangle some of y'all. Ladies, take some deep breaths!
I went through Rush (sorry I'm not sorry -- it was rush when I went through) at Ole Miss in 1991. Back in the ice age, internet didn't exist and for that I'm thankful. I'm pretty sure if I would have read some of the messages here, then, I'd have never left my dorm room.
Some girls socialize. Some (many) men and women...PNMs have visited OM on weekends in the fall and spring prior to enrollment. These are sanctioned events. When it is mentioned that these are "party weekends" or "you should come for the "party that weekend", it likely means that it is a certain weekend at Ole Miss where there are many events taking place. Example, in the spring recruitment brunches were usually held on these weekends or certain football game weekends. These "party weekends" are more akin to "University-wide event (such as Red/Blue game), there are lots of things going on for all types, there are many specific sorority recruitment brunches, it will be fun, it'll be a great way for you to meet members, there will be lots of PNMs there as well -- come." These "party weekends" are more or less designed for these activities. Is that considered "dirty rushing" at Ole Miss? No. Why? No idea, WAOM (We Are Ole Miss -- google it).
Should girls invited to pre-recruitment parties drink? Maybe, maybe not. Do many people drink at these parties? Yes. Do some people get out of hand? Yes but I'd say it's the exception more than the rule. Do some drink responsibly? The majority, yes. Ole Miss has a party reputation. Many who enroll at this fine university, due so solely for this reason. Are these students easy to pick out? Usually. Do they make it through to sophomore year? Rarely.
If a PNM is offered alcohol at one of these parties, yes, I'd say it is a test. Not a test of chasteness/purity but likely a test of how one can handle oneself w/or w/o alcohol in social situations. Please stop nervous nelling that "OMG GIRLS ARE DRINKING BEFORE THEY ENROLL AND OMG THEY ARE DOOOOOOOMED". If y'all think a PNMs sorority bid fate rests solely on this criteria, you are naive.
Keep in mind that it'll all work out. My sister (blood) had the best advice when I went through: You'll end up in the house that is the best fit for you. You may not realize it at the time, but it'll work out. True words. Ladies and mothers: It will all be ok! PNMs will continue at the university, many (the majority?) will have successful college experiences whether or not they get into their first pick house. At the end of the day, remember why you are at OM: To gain an education. Maybe an education in underwater basket weaving, perhaps pharmacy, perhaps journalism. Any which way, don't waste your chance for a great education and an amazing college experience.
PNMs: If you do it right, OM will get in your blood and soul. It's cliche but true.
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