How did you learn about Greek life?

[Velocity_14]

Well, neither of my parents are greek but my father is a Mason and I have an uncle who is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Watching my dad alone was a lot to take in. But, for me, I knew early what I wanted to do and fortunately, there were people who crossed my path that really mentored me and groomed me so by the time I got to college, I had a pretty good understanding of discretion. Also, observing the greek system at my college campus and the friends I made along the way really helped too.

It is just interesting how now there is so much information available and people still choose to be lazy. My roommate being one of those people and I am trying so hard not to go off on her but I have had to put her in her place a few times and she still doesn't get it. I have noticed, especially on GC, that some of these potentials feel some type of entitlement...like we are suppose to tell them whatever they want to know whether they need to know it right now or not....I don't know...I am real ill on my roommate right now so I will just stop here before I say something real crazy!

[kathykd2005]

I learned about Greek life through my older brother (he is ten years older than me), who was in a local that has since been dissolved at his school. He, along with my sister-in-law, who was also in a sorority, encouraged me to pledge basically throughout my entire life. Because he was in local, though, it was a bit different for me when I pledged an NPC, because I had certain preconceived notions about sororities and fraternities which weren't true, at least for the ones I encountered. I grew up at my brother's college, going to fraternity events and actually visiting his house, as well as my sister-in-law's. Alethia Si, I believe my brother and sister-in-law went to your college.

[AlethiaSi]

Originally Posted by kathykd2005

I learned about Greek life through my older brother (he is ten years older than me), who was in a local that has since been dissolved at his school. He, along with my sister-in-law, who was also in a sorority, encouraged me to pledge basically throughout my entire life. Because he was in local, though, it was a bit different for me when I pledged an NPC, because I had certain preconceived notions about sororities and fraternities which weren't true, at least for the ones I encountered. I grew up at my brother's college, going to fraternity events and actually visiting his house, as well as my sister-in-law's. Alethia Si, I believe my brother and sister-in-law went to your college.

LOL kathykd2005 you are right! they did go to my school, and actually her brother is in my brother fraternity, so technically, are we related? lol

[kathykd2005]

Originally Posted by AlethiaSi

LOL kathykd2005 you are right! they did go to my school, and actually her brother is in my brother fraternity, so technically, are we related? lol

I totally think so.

[Fleur de Lis]

I first learned about greek life from a neighbor when I was about 14. She gave me "A Southern Belle Primer, or Why Princess Margaret Will Never Be a Kappa Kappa Gamma" to read. Not the best initial experience and I got pretty turned off of greek life!

So I didn't think about it again until senior year when my best friend was gearing up for UGA recruitment. She somehow knew so much about sororities and ended up joining the same chapter as the neighbor - ADPi. I spent a lot of time at the house freshman & sophomore year and heard her stories. So when I graduated from my junior college and went into Emory, I knew I wanted to see if it was for me.

I think it's just a bit ironic that I joined Kappa Kappa Gamma.

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by Velocity_14

Well, neither of my parents are greek but my father is a Mason and I have an uncle who is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Watching my dad alone was a lot to take in. But, for me, I knew early what I wanted to do and fortunately, there were people who crossed my path that really mentored me and groomed me so by the time I got to college, I had a pretty good understanding of discretion. Also, observing the greek system at my college campus and the friends I made along the way really helped too.

It is just interesting how now there is so much information available and people still choose to be lazy. My roommate being one of those people and I am trying so hard not to go off on her but I have had to put her in her place a few times and she still doesn't get it. I have noticed, especially on GC, that some of these potentials feel some type of entitlement...like we are suppose to tell them whatever they want to know whether they need to know it right now or not....I don't know...I am real ill on my roommate right now so I will just stop here before I say something real crazy!

I don't want to sound too old (I'm 30+) but I'm noticing that many of the young people today feel a sense of entitlement about everything. This goes back to poor parenting and not preparing children for the world. It's sad but many are in for a rude awakening in many areas of life.

[Velocity_14]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

I don't want to sound too old (I'm 30+) but I'm noticing that many of the young people today feel a sense of entitlement about everything. This goes back to poor parenting and not preparing children for the world. It's sad but many are in for a rude awakening in many areas of life.

You are definitely right about that. Our "microwave" society promotes everything worth having should be done quickly. Unfortunately, life does not always hand a person microwavable dishes. I'm only 27 myself but I just don't understand this mentality. It does go back to parenting. Hopefully, these children will be able to bounce back from their awakening because it can be brutal.

[mccoyred]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

I don't want to sound too old (I'm 30+) but I'm noticing that many of the young people today feel a sense of entitlement about everything. This goes back to poor parenting and not preparing children for the world. It's sad but many are in for a rude awakening in many areas of life.

You hit it right on the head. It is a generational thing that is present in everything from eating (fast food) to entertainment (downloaded movies and music) to education (get your degree in just 12-18 months!). Instant gratification is the name of game....