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We have the same policy - all non-ear piercings have to come out for recruitment. It presents a better image of your chapter.
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Personally, I say keep the nose ring in. Making a choice to do a facial piercing says something about your personality that won't change, regardless if the ring is in or out. If you've asked the question to wear it or not, it means you've thought about the potential for people at LSU to judge you based on this piercing, and I use the quote above about presenting a "better image" to question you and your motives for joining a sorority. Would you want to join a GLO that dictates their sisters remove their piercings to give themselves a "better image"? In their opinion, does that say that girls with piercings in general, have a lesser quality image? If that is the case, what would they think of you after you receive a bid. Do you suddenly drop down a notch in the "better image" social hierarchy?
I've known girls in the LSU sorority system, as well as many other Deep South colleges, and yes, I agree that the rush process is very cutthroat and your appearance will matter, so the nose ring is probably not the best choice, if you want to fit in with the other girls. However, are you so eager to join that you want to hide an aspect of your personality in order to be accepted? Friends come and go, but pride and self-acceptance are with you forever. Never compromise who you are in order to get others to like you. In about 5 years down the road, issues like nose rings and rush will just be a memory. Be true to yourself. Just my 2 cents!
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