Feeling Misled by Sorority

[TSteven]

Originally Posted by KALee94

I really appreciate this thread. I am planning on attending a major party school in the SEC, but only because they have the best program for my major in the state. I really wanted to rush because of the sisterhood, philanthropy, and academic bent of social sororities, but I was worried about rushing when I don't drink or smoke or anything. Again, thanks for the thread and the replies.

Well, that narrows it down to twelve schools.

[itb2a]

Don't sweat it.

The most respected brother in my fraternity did not drink or smoke. He did go to every party and event; and he (and his dates) always had fun.

If you stand by your principles, you will be respected.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by itb2a

The most respected brother in my fraternity did not drink or smoke. He did go to every party and event; and he (and his dates) always had fun.

Please note the bolded.

No one will care if you don't drink if you participate and are a fun and festive person. If, however, you use it as an excuse to not go to things or stand around like a bump on a log, you won't be very well liked in your sorority.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by 33girl

No one will care if you don't drink if you participate and are a fun and festive person.

Agree, and I'd add that being a fun person means not making any deal at all over either the fact that you're not drinking or the fact that others are.