Non-Greek Wanting to Portray Sorority Life as Part of Story/Script

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Originally Posted by Save Ferris

Honestly, the fact that you're claiming to be interested in portraying Greek life realistically but are completely off base is kind of offensive and makes me wonder if this is how we're viewed by many people.

I'm curious as to what "realities" he's looking for.

Nothing Greek surrounding this story needs to be realistic for the story to be entertaining. While I didn't see 'Sorority Row', I know the plot and have seen the previews, and I'm guessing that it wasn't accurate (regarding Greek life) in the least. But I know that people went to see it. And even if I did watch it, I wouldn't expect it to accurately portray the Greek system.

Now, if you take the TV show 'Greek', that is something I watch hoping for some detailed facts about Greek life to be mentioned or shown. I mean... the show is CALLED 'Greek'!

Since the OP is looking for a plot that more closely resembles the former example rather than the latter, I'm not sure why he needs any further information regarding Greeks.

He wants a drunk sorority girl to run someone over and hide the body. Why is any "research" needed?

ETA: After going back and reading his original post, these three comments kind of bothered me...

Originally Posted by GDIwriter

I would like to try and portray Greek Life in a more realistic and neutral/positive viewpoint as part of the story.

Positive? Really? Yes, I believe running someone down in the street and covering it up is very positive.

I want to avoid the cliches and stereotypes seen in movies and novels that involve sororities.

So... why are you simply trying to re-make 'Sorority Row' but throw in an extra murder and a priest?

Already, one question I have is what are sorority parties like?

Funny that this was your FIRST question... ya know, after claiming that you don't want to portray any Greek stereotypes in your story...