Legacy Situation

[rusheemom]

My daughter went through recruitment at a large Midwest school with a competitive rush last Aug. She was a double legacy (Mom and Grandma) to one sorority and a partial legacy (Aunt) in another. I was really worried that the legacy thing would hurt my daughter's rush. She ended up having a very successful recruitment due to keeping an open mind and being enthusiatic at every house. She did pref my house and is now one of my sisters, but she would've been happy at any of the 3 she preffed. My daughter got invites back to all 13 houses after open house day, and after 9 party day was only cut by 2 houses. We'll never know if that was because of her legacy status, but she didn't feel comfortable in either house from the get-go. Who Knows?

[AOII Angel]

FaithHopeLove...I was in your same situation when I attended college. My older sister, Karen, pledged AOII the year before I started school. She and I were extremely close growing up since we had shared the same room (even shared a room in the sorority dorm throughout college), and I had decided to attend her university only because I really missed her after she was gone for only two or three months. I was a really independent 17 year old and thought I'd pick any sorority i wanted, but in reality, I never would have pledged another group for fear of alienating my sister. That was my situation. It doesn't have to be the same for you. Don't be afraid to talk to your sister about it. She may make sure sisters from the class just above you make sure to meet you so you can be sure you like them. As long as she knows you aren't a sure thing but that it won't effect your sisterly relationship, you should be fine. As for how to manage other groups, others have given great advice. I talked way too much about my sister...not meaning to imply that I would only pledge AOII, I think the other groups got that impression. Just have your response to this situation planned out ahead of time. Good luck! I hope you find your sister's group to be the one for you, though! There is definitely something special about sharing an extra bond with a biological sister!