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Old 05-24-2010, 01:06 PM
NotYetGreek NotYetGreek is offline
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I don't really think I am overreacting. I see many news articles about greek organizations losing their recognition because of hazing issues and also death reports. I understand what I can do AFTER an incident, but I want to avoid anything happening in the first place.

But, maybe the media has overdramatized these situations. That's why I am asking for information.
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Old 05-24-2010, 01:12 PM
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I don't really think I am overreacting. I see many news articles about greek organizations losing their recognition because of hazing issues and also death reports. I understand what I can do AFTER an incident, but I want to avoid anything happening in the first place.

But, maybe the media has overdramatized these situations. That's why I am asking for information.
Honestly, I think you may be overreacting to the overdramatized situations in the media. Sororities offer a great way for you to meet new people and bring your skills and passions to the table, in order to help others through philanthropy. I think you should consider looking at the various sororities on campus and you may be surprised that they are filled with some great girls. Check out greek life but, please go in with an open mind.
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Old 05-24-2010, 01:24 PM
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I don't really think I am overreacting. I see many news articles about greek organizations losing their recognition because of hazing issues and also death reports. I understand what I can do AFTER an incident, but I want to avoid anything happening in the first place.

But, maybe the media has overdramatized these situations. That's why I am asking for information.
There's the big scary hazing that you see on TV, that's really rare because when it happens, people usually get caught and chapters get shut down.

There's smaller hazing that is slightly more common and less likely to get caught. It's also far less dangerous although still disallowed by the Inter/national sororities.

But the best defense against hazing is you. Never agree to do something you're not comfortable with. I never once dealt with real hazing as an active and only a couple of times ran across things could have been called hazing even if they weren't intended that way and no participant was upset.

Don't go into recruitment looking at all of these girls as potential hazers, look at them as potential sisters.
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