Is anyone else's rush experience like ....

[ΑΓΔSquirrelGirl]

At least they're being honest about what they are, I guess. But the fact that really says NO to me is that only 8 of the 26 actives show up. If they don't care about Rush, then they don't care about the sorority. I would stick with a national anyway at a commuter school. No offense to locals and regionals, but since it sounds like there won't be a ton of "together time" anyway, a national will be more helpful as it has a broader net and better resources.

[Denise_DPhiE]

Run, don't walk. I concur. If they talk like that, they probably include drinking in the new member program (I would venture a guess that they PLEDGE and hard). Sisterhood is so much more than what you saw and heard.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Denise_DPhiE

(I would venture a guess that they PLEDGE and hard).

No, what you want to say is that you would guess they HAZE, and hard. Pledging is not hazing.

But I agree with AGDSquirrelGirl*, what would bug me most would not be the talking about drinking or guys or cussing or anything like that...it would be that only a third of the sorority gave enough of a rat's ass to show up for rush. Unless they had extenuating circumstances, like classes, there's no reason for everyone especially in a chapter that small not to show up for big events like this.


*who I am very impressed with the fact that as a brand spanking new GC member, already mastered the Greek letters in her screen name.

[ThetaPrincess24]

At my school, atlest during spring informal recruitment, most of the sororities had events that were going on at the same time. However they were usually 2 hours long and PNM's were encouraged to visit as many chapters as they could throughout the week. This meant in one night you could visit several chapters spending a little bit of time at whatever ones you wanted to go and visit. If it is allowed, I would highly encourage visiting more than one chapter or as many as you can.

You can also talk to members of these sororities in yoru classes too and tell them you are interested in their rush parties (so they know you are interested) if you are only allowed to attend one at a time.

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by 33girl

No, what you want to say is that you would guess they HAZE, and hard. Pledging is not hazing.

But I agree with AGDSquirrelGirl*, what would bug me most would not be the talking about drinking or guys or cussing or anything like that...it would be that only a third of the sorority gave enough of a rat's ass to show up for rush. Unless they had extenuating circumstances, like classes, there's no reason for everyone especially in a chapter that small not to show up for big events like this.

Not only was this during a time that very few classes are given (non are supposed to be given but...it happens) this group does haze, hard. I know this from first hand expirence with this group.

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

At my school, atlest during spring informal recruitment, most of the sororities had events that were going on at the same time. However they were usually 2 hours long and PNM's were encouraged to visit as many chapters as they could throughout the week. This meant in one night you could visit several chapters spending a little bit of time at whatever ones you wanted to go and visit. If it is allowed, I would highly encourage visiting more than one chapter or as many as you can.

The idea in bold would be great, but it is a big no-no, and if you leave in the middle of any of the rush parties (yes it's still called rush at this school, at least for the locals) to go see another group, or you show up late, chances of getting a bid are slim to none.

[ThetaPrincess24]

If it is a formal recruitment process or a formal atmosphere then I would see where leaving early or comign late would be a potential problem. If it is an informal atmosphere then I dont see why it's a big deal??? Or I guess I'm asking why is it a big deal?

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by ThetaPrincess24

If it is a formal recruitment process or a formal atmosphere then I would see where leaving early or comign late would be a potential problem. If it is an informal atmosphere then I dont see why it's a big deal??? Or I guess I'm asking why is it a big deal?

I don't understand it either, but it's how they are. I ave up a long time ago trying to understand the locals on the campus. I really wish they'd force all the locals to go national, but I don't think that will ever happen, sadly.

*I have no problems with locals at all....I have a problem with chapters (or groups, in the case of a local) that haze and don't respect anyone besides themselves.

[cutie_cat_4ever]

I also had a similar experience when I was back at school. I was a transfer and wasn't aware of what were NPC sororities. I was at a commuter school and thought that you could only rush for one sorority. So I rushed for a regional one. I was quite disappointed the way how they were talking about going to clubs, drinking and such. I just couldn't see myself fitting into their sorority, except a few really great ladies told me to stick with it. Needless to say, I didn't get a bid, which was ok.

Then my senior year I got myself busy with other societies but it wasn't until my last semester when I learned about NPC sororities through my one friend. I asked her if graduate students (which I was planning to) could rush for this one sorority, and she said yes. But unfortunately something happened with my grad assistantship that made me defer my grad studies. It was quite disappointing, but I got over it.

I guess my whole point is, I wish my school's Greek Life office could have informed us more about these options and like a guide into Greek Life. I know for commuter schools it's hard, but maybe like a table at quad day, or something along the lines would help. They should also do more outreach if they wanted a stronger greek system. In that way, it could also help reinforce the positive aspects of greek life

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by cutie_cat_4ever

I also had a similar experience when I was back at school. I was a transfer and wasn't aware of what were NPC sororities. I was at a commuter school and thought that you could only rush for one sorority. So I rushed for a regional one. I was quite disappointed the way how they were talking about going to clubs, drinking and such. I just couldn't see myself fitting into their sorority, except a few really great ladies told me to stick with it. Needless to say, I didn't get a bid, which was ok.

Then my senior year I got myself busy with other societies but it wasn't until my last semester when I learned about NPC sororities through my one friend. I asked her if graduate students (which I was planning to) could rush for this one sorority, and she said yes. But unfortunately something happened with my grad assistantship that made me defer my grad studies. It was quite disappointing, but I got over it.

I guess my whole point is, I wish my school's Greek Life office could have informed us more about these options and like a guide into Greek Life. I know for commuter schools it's hard, but maybe like a table at quad day, or something along the lines would help. They should also do more outreach if they wanted a stronger greek system. In that way, it could also help reinforce the positive aspects of greek life

There is a table at the welcome back fair, and a week or so after, greek life holds a fair when every org, has their own table. It's reallly nice to see, everyone spread out with tons of letters,photos, paddles, etc.

There is a part of me that would love the chance to re-vamp Greek life at the school, just because thing are so...not to say wrong but....things need to be improved and changed.

[ΑΓΔSquirrelGirl]

Originally Posted by 33girl

*who I am very impressed with the fact that as a brand spanking new GC member, already mastered the Greek letters in her screen name.

I'm good at this forum stuff, and I had to learn the letters for Facebook. I wanted to be cool like everyone else and put ΑΓΔ in my profile instead of AGD.