Which sororities are very active at Western/SW schools?

[carbonbeach81]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

I, like OTW, am wondering which question you want answered. Is it "Which sororities are very active at Western/SW schools?" or "Which schools in the West/SW have active Greek systems?"

Apprently I don't know the lingo because I never joined a sorority....or because I need another cup of coffee!

Let me try to phrase it another way: Are there any schools in the West/Southwest that have great academics where you can also get a rather traditional sorority experience? I gave USC as an example, but wondered about other areas as well. I've received some great answers already, but posted this in case I confused anyone.

I totally agree with Lady Longhorn. There's something not right with the OP.

[ThetaDancer]

Originally Posted by carbonbeach81

One more question......Since rush week goes by so fast, I'm curious about something. What types of rush questions will the recruiters ask that will tell them you're a last-season-Kors bag girl and have no money for Europe....that you are wearing great quality clothes but buy them at Nordie's anniversary sale. We were raised to buy great items at great prices, so I hope neither party (PNM or recruiters) get the wrong impression. If some of you could please tell me what rush questions would clarify this, I sure would appreciate it! Is it terribly obvious even in the short amount of time mixing? I've read the stickies, but still wonder about this.

Originally Posted by carbonbeach81

Thanks everyone. I never believe the stereotypes, the "tent talk." Most of what I've heard has been from non-Greeks or jealous girls or guys wanting to "boast" about fictional nighttime activities. That's why I believe research is so important, and all of you gave great ideas!

Originally Posted by carbonbeach81

These suggestions are all super helpful. I also like the idea about asking a frat friend at the school which house they see you best fitting into.

When my Mom went to college ages ago they had a house that truly only recruited very wealthy girls. I've seen her yearbook and recognize last names, ones most people would recognize. She said she rushed the house and they were nice, but word was out that they had a way (even before computers?!) to find out who was wealthy and who was not. I suppose they knew even before the PNMs came to visit. So many years later that chapter at that school is no longer like that.

Originally Posted by carbonbeach81

LadyLonghorn -- If your intent is to drive a caring Mom off of GC, please be assured there are way too many gracious women here that are kind enough to answer my questions without assuming I'm a "split personality." I'm a caring Mom....not a helicopter Mom or Mom/daughter or anything else you've had the creative imagination to infer. I've fully explained my reasons for frequenting GC in another recent thread.

If the other posters want a Mom to stop posting here, please be honest with me and I'll stop. I know my daughter will get her own user name and post herself when she knows more about the specific college she's going to attend, if not well before.

Thanks everyone for listing all the colleges you're aware of in the W/SW that are active Greek schools. At this point our daughter wants to leave the southern CA area to attend college, but not at the expense of her education and career goals. She has a personal meeting set up with her college adviser this week, so that should help answer a lot of her questions, too. Thanks again!

Carbonbeach---
There is confusion because you've said several things (some of which are quoted above) that make it seem like YOU'RE the one rushing, rather than your daughter. But then you make a point of saying that your daughter is the one rushing and she has never used your screen name to ask questions...

Originally Posted by ThetaDancer

Carbonbeach---
There is confusion because you've said several things (some of which are quoted above) that make it seem like YOU'RE the one rushing, rather than your daughter. But then you make a point of saying that your daughter is the one rushing and she has never used your screen name to ask questions...

A-MEN.

[carbonbeach81]

Now I see your point. Well, I am "just" the Mom and would like to inform myself from a parent standpoint before she heads off to rush next year. Personally, I don't believe the school websites and one rush informational meeting give parents enough info.

I don't know what to say about my posts sounding like a rushee and Mom alike. I do know some things about Greek life from having attended a very Greek school. Some of my best friends pledged sororities on my campus and we remained friends during school, but their involvement in their sororities and many years and miles have left us long out of touch.

I think what a few of you are really saying is that I sound much too interested in forum posts for a Mom? I get the point. I have to make sure I'm not trying to live what I missed out on (the sorority experience) vicariously through my daughter. I think you might be hinting at that, and if so, you would be entirely right.

However, I can assure you there's nothing more mysterious going on here. If there was, I would have left a long time ago and not chosen to defend my most honest position. Points well taken

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by carbonbeach81

Now I see your point. Well, I am "just" the Mom and would like to inform myself from a parent standpoint before she heads off to rush next year. Personally, I don't believe the school websites and one rush informational meeting give parents enough info.

My family didn't have any information about sorority recruitment, and it worked out fine for me at a So. Cal. school. It really doesn't need to be any of your business. Let your daughter do the legwork...if she doesn't care enough to do her research, so be it.

[carbonbeach81]

Originally Posted by ThetaDancer

Carbonbeach---
There is confusion because you've said several things (some of which are quoted above) that make it seem like YOU'RE the one rushing, rather than your daughter. But then you make a point of saying that your daughter is the one rushing and she has never used your screen name to ask questions...

I re-read some of my posts. It may have also caused confusion that I referred to my very own mother in a post (who attended my alma mater as well), as she always had quite a few interesting stories to tell over the years about early college life when women were in the minority on campus. She has since passed away as well.

My mother always felt guilty she couldn't afford to pay for me to go to college (let alone join a sorority), but I assured her it wasn't her fault. I probably could have pursued financial aid for that as well, but didn't feel I had the time to devote to sorority life. I was overwhelmed after my father died with all I had to do for her -- teaching her to drive, write checks, etc. while attending a very difficult school.

I only tell you *that* story so you know why I tend to be too *active* in making sure my daughter has a great college experience. Even my husband has had to remind me to lay off on occasion, so I accept your wise suggestions as well. No harm was ever meant, I assure you. Thanks again to everyone!

[AXi1257]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

My family didn't have any information about sorority recruitment, and it worked out fine for me at a So. Cal. school. It really doesn't need to be any of your business. Let your daughter do the legwork...if she doesn't care enough to do her research, so be it.

Yeah- what she said. If your daughter wants to be involved in the greek system as a college student, then she should be the one doing the work.

[BetteDavisEyes]

Originally Posted by carbonbeach81

Let me try to phrase it another way: Are there any schools in the West/Southwest that have great academics where you can also get a rather traditional sorority experience?

Define traditional.