What has GC taught you?

[virgo921]

* There are plenty of GLOs right in my own backyard that I never heard of (and that doesn't make them any more or less of a GLO).

* I've also learned from watching other people's mistakes. Too many lessons to list - how NOT to start out is the main one.

[Ocalagirl]

1) There are some great people on here. But to get to them, you have to get past the mean people.
2) If other people are not addicted to GC like you are, they don't understand your addiction to it.
3) People might not have the same views as you do. While you might not mean it offensive to anyone, some might read it as offensive. Not everyone has exactly the same views as you do and might not like what you have to say. Just let it roll off your back and keep on to GC for the nice, wonderful people!!

[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.

[Ocalagirl]

ahh thank you!

[kddani]

- That despite being explained the meaning of the word "discretion" numerous times, some PNMs and PNAMs absolutely cannot grasp the concept.

- That some PNMs are desperate enough for the greek experience and think, in some sick sort of way, that collecting the rituals of groups they may be rushing is a good idea.

- That some PNMs are just so absolutely stupid and lacking in common sense that they join a group to collect said rituals and use an email address that CONTAINS THEIR FULL NAME!

[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.

Originally Posted by kddani

- That despite being explained the meaning of the word "discretion" numerous times, some PNMs and PNAMs absolutely cannot grasp the concept.

- That some PNMs are desperate enough for the greek experience and think, in some sick sort of way, that collecting the rituals of groups they may be rushing is a good idea.

- That some PNMs are just so absolutely stupid and lacking in common sense that they join a group to collect said rituals and use an email address that CONTAINS THEIR FULL NAME!

Gee, I wonder who that could be?

ETA -- If you're a member of the following sororities, she has your ritual because it was given to her online:

Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Xi Delta
Chi Omega
Delta Gamma
Delta Zeta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Delta
Phi Mu
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Kappa
Zeta Tau Alpha