What has GC taught you?

[KSUViolet06]

*I knew there were 26 other NPC sororities, but I learned TONS more about them from GC.

*I learned that recruitment is different at every school. I didn't know (for example) that suggested attire is different at different schools, that some schools ask that you have recs, and that some schools have skits and custom made pref dresses. I thought everyone's recruitment process was similar to my school's.

*I learned that at some schools, fraternities also have formal recruitment. My school had the typical informal style of fraternity recruitment, so I was pretty surprised by that.

*I learned that the internet is not as anonymous as people think. The things people have said here in their recruitment threads have actually affected the outcome of their recruitment.

[AlethiaSi]

I have learned these things (among many others)
*(as others have already mentioned) how different recruitment is at other schools

*about other sororities and fraternities that are in existence... i really had no idea about any other group except those at my campus...

*that people can be so helpful, thoughtful and considerate. When I posted about personal problems, questions about things with my sorority, someone was always there to help

*that people can be so incredibly close minded as well (but this is a very small amount)

[mystikchick]

i have learned the difference between MC/NPHC/NPC sororities
i have a respect and an admiration for greek life that i never would have had before, to the point where i now wish my school had an active greek system
i have learned all sorts of random trivia and pointers on how to behave, converse (on and offline) and dress that have actually served me well in the real world
i have learned the difference between no-frills and frills rush
i have learned that different regions do it differently
i have learned from others mistakes on this board and taken note

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

*I knew there were 26 other NPC sororities, but I learned TONS more about them from GC.

25 other NPC sororities :P

I've learnt that there are truly psychotic people out there. Also that reading comprehension appears to be at an all-time low.

[Ilaria Ame]

i've learned that NPC sororities are so much more different than NPHC than i would have ever imagined. i thought that they basically had the same idea behind them, but it's apparently not that way. and as a disclaimer, i don't mean that as a put-down to either one. i've never had any extensive experience with either, but this rushing thing still kills me. i didn't realize it was like the stories i've read through GC.

[SWTXBelle]

1.)I've enjoyed learning so much about NPHC sororities.
2.) People sometimes have trouble on the internet understanding that a disagreement is not a personal attack.
3.) Many Greeks have a great sense of humor.
4.) Some do not.
5.) NPC recruitment has improved from when I was active and an advisor.
6.) That Panhellenic spirit is real, and empowering.

[AlexMack]

Oh yeah, that some people have a really loose definition of the TOS which makes it laughable when they try to use it against you.

[Ocalagirl]

Originally Posted by centaur532

Oh yeah, that some people have a really loose definition of the TOS which makes it laughable when they try to use it against you.

Ok so laugh(lol) if you must but I don't know what TOS is...can someone explain?

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by Ocalagirl

Ok so laugh(lol) if you must but I don't know what TOS is...can someone explain?

Terms of Service. It's that handy thing that you click "I Agree" to when you sign up for an account.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by centaur532

I've learnt that there are truly psychotic people out there. Also that reading comprehension appears to be at an all-time low.

I was reading through and nodding along, but when I got to this, I actually laughed out loud. How right you are, and yet we keep reading and writing.