Can't decide if I should pledge- advise please? - Page 2

nikki1920 · #1 03-18-2009, 04:49 PM

^^Yes, I was. My bad for not reading the question as closely as I should have.

ree-Xi · #2 03-18-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wimbledon09

I will be attending LSU in the fall, and the decision of whether not to pledge has become more complicated than choosing a college. I am in the honors college, so pledging could help boost my campus involvement, provide me with an outlet, or just cause me way too much stress. I welcome any honest advise. Thanks.

Here are the reasons I am thinking about pledging: campus and community involvement, networking, friendship, having a house to go to, and meeting lots of new people since I don't know anyone going to LSU

Reasons against: the partying image (I like social events but I'm not into hard partying, getting drunk, and hooking up) and the cost

If someone from LSU could tell me a little about the sororities there that would be great too! I have looked at the websites, but personal accounts are much better.

If one of your biggest reasons against is the "partying image", then "all" you have to do is not get drunk and hook up all over the place. As for the money, maybe get a job now and through the summer, ask your parents what they plan to cover in terms of spending money and extras, etc. You should be able to get an idea of the potential costs (do a search on your school and "Dues", or "costs", etc.) and get a better idea of whether or not you can swing it.

If you are in the honors program, you likely have good time management skills, and on the flip side, could have a lot to offer a sorority. (When you think about it, a lot of people wonder what can a sorority do for THEM, versus the opposite). I think that when women go into recruitment with that mindset, the playing field shifts a bit, and the process becomes more mutual.

Don't worry about the rumored partying issue, be yourself, and try to figure out the financial issue. It doesn't have to be complicated. I say go for it!

gee_ess · #3 03-18-2009, 10:20 PM

Wimbledon09 - I see you are in Mississippi, be sure to contact your area panhellenic association for guidance and to let them know you will be going through recruitment at LSU. They can be great help with recs, etc.

Also, be sure to read all of the stickied threads and do research on GC for more pertinent info. You are getting started at the perfect time, but don't delay.

We will be anxious to hear how things go this fall!

wimbledon09 · #4 03-18-2009, 10:31 PM

That is a good point, KSUViolet06. The money is definitely one of the things I am considering now. I have worked throughout high school, so technically I could fund the first year or two myself, but I have to think about is this where I want my money to go. I am still waiting on a few more scholarships to come through. If this happens, then my parents will help.

Thanks for the advise gee_ess. Contacting the panhellenic is definitely something I need to do.

deltadevil · #5 03-18-2009, 10:41 PM

off topic: wimbledon09 what part of Mississippi are you from?

PeppyGPhiB · #6 03-19-2009, 12:55 AM

I was going to let this go, but after seeing it spelled wrong several times now, I feel the need to correct it: the word you're looking for is "advice," not "advise." Advise is something we do, advice is what we give. You're not the first to use the wrong word here on GC.

kddani · #7 03-19-2009, 06:54 AM

Someone should've QFP the OP's original post...

AOII Angel · #8 03-19-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kddani

Someone should've QFP the OP's original post...

It's still there if you want to QFP it. It hasn't changed.

kddani · #9 03-19-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AOII Angel

It's still there if you want to QFP it. It hasn't changed.

It did say something different that she went back and took out that was an offensive stereotyping of sorority women.

wimbledon09 · #10 03-19-2009, 09:31 PM

I was in no means trying to be offensive which is why I took it out. I was simply stating the stereotype that some (my parents included) see as the norm of SOME sororities. I was seeking reassurance that statement is false, but after posting I realized it could be taken as offensive. Please do not jump on me about a mistake I realized I made and most importantly tried to fix. I am just trying to get a little advice to add to my decision making process.

AOII Angel · #11 03-19-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wimbledon09

I was in no means trying to be offensive which is why I took it out. I was simply stating the stereotype that some (my parents included) see as the norm of SOME sororities. I was seeking reassurance that statement is false, but after posting I realized it could be taken as offensive. Please do not jump on me about a mistake I realized I made and most importantly tried to fix. I am just trying to get a little advice to add to my decision making process.

Don't worry about it. It is a stereotype that has been applied to sororities. Personally, I think there can be "fake" people of either sex in any given group. It's a personality trait that isn't limited to sorority women.