muslim and wanting to rush

[PiPhiERDoc]

I think having a member who was strictly interested in an organization for sisterhood, philanthropy, leadership opportunities amongst women her panhellenic community, and a lifelong alumnae membership would be....EXACTLY why most of our organizations were founded!

I challenge anyone to bring up a group of founders who said "Hey ladies, lets start a group of our own so we can throw keggers with drunk guys!"

While granted, I am not in Texas, and I don't know your school, I can tell you that in my own chapter (which was certainly know for being pretty social) there were always sisters who did not drink, and many who were not into the party scene. They were very involved with all other aspects of the chapter, and they were very much respected for their beliefs.

[angelove]

In a recent issue of Pi Phi's magazine The Arrow, there were articles discussing sisters of different religions and how they dealt with things such as rituals based on certain religious texts and other issues. You can find the article at http://www.pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/W...nt.aspx?id=974 Some of the articles specifically addressed sisters who are Muslim, so I hope you'll find it helpful. Good luck!

[texas*princess]

Originally Posted by PiPhiERDoc

While granted, I am not in Texas, and I don't know your school, I can tell you that in my own chapter (which was certainly know for being pretty social) there were always sisters who did not drink, and many who were not into the party scene. They were very involved with all other aspects of the chapter, and they were very much respected for their beliefs.

All 6 chapters that were on my Texas campus at the time had members who did not drink. Drinking is absolutely not a mandatory part of Greek Life. The cool part about being in such a big group is just that -- it's big! And it's full of diverse people who find joy in different things, listen to different music, like different types of movies, have different hobbies etc.

Personally, I do not believe you should worry about the fact that you don't drink, OP.

[ASUADPi]

To the OP, I just wanted to co-sign what a lot of people have said, you don't have to drink.

I'm not a big drinker, I literally drink probably 1-2 a year and I sip on a cocktail, I never even finish it. I prefer the non-alcoholic cocktails (love, love, love virgin strawberry daquiris).

My sisters knew I wasn't a big drinker. I would still attend events though. I remember attending a Derby Days activity, I didn't drink, but my sisters did. I just was there supporting them to win whatever activity it was (which I honestly don't remember, it was 10 years ago). So it can be done.