Interested in Joining a Sorority

[33girl]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

The OP's research should be what led her to the NPHC sorority that she wants. That research includes but is not limited to attending that chapter's programs.

But isn't a program (I assume you mean an event of a philanthropic nature) different from a rush event?

In other words, if PQR is sponsoring a blood drive, it's OK to go and give a pint without everyone automatically assuming you want to join PQR. It's also a good chance to meet and talk to some PQR sisters. But if PQR holds a rush event and you attend it, you are pretty much proclaiming what your desire is. Am I right?

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by 33girl

But isn't a program (I assume you mean an event of a philanthropic nature) different from a rush event? In other words, if PQR is sponsoring a blood drive, it's OK to go and give a pint without everyone automatically assuming you want to join PQR. It's also a good chance to meet and talk to some PQR sisters.

We want everyone to attend our programs.

Aspirants are especially encouraged/expected to attend programs. We can usually tell which attendees are aspirants and which attendees are just attending programs to be supportive. People often want us to know that they are researching sororities/fraternities as though we are going to try to convince them to choose us (LOL); and those who have already made their decision often want us to notice them.

Originally Posted by 33girl

But if PQR holds a rush event and you attend it, you are pretty much proclaiming what your desire is. Am I right?

Depending on the chapter and the semester, not everyone who attends an official informational/interest meeting/rush will leave with an application. Depending on the chapter and the semester, there are people who want to learn more but will never apply for membership.