Which Greek system would you want to join?

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

When I was a Leadership Consultant for Delta Chi I got to see a lot of different Greek Systems up close, and I'd have to say I probably saw more of them that I wouldn't want to be a part of than those I would, haha!

That being said, I definitely would have liked to try out a housed experience since that was not present at my undergraduate institution. I think Georgia Tech would have been an environment I would have enjoyed, likewise for the University of Oklahoma. Maybe Southern Cal, though I could see a lot of things I wouldn't like about that community.

You in Big Trouble.

[Gusteau]

Originally Posted by AzTheta

You in Big Trouble.

-ducks for cover-

I suppose I should add Arizona so I could hang out with AzTheta and AZ-AlphaXi all the time, but I don't know if I'd fit in in Tucson - I don't think I could commit to spending that much time at the gym! Seriously, I'm not sure than any fraternity man at the University of Arizona owns a shirt, and they're all buff and muscular. I have never felt so wimpy as I did in Tucson!

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

-ducks for cover-

I suppose I should add Arizona so I could hang out with AzTheta and AZ-AlphaXi all the time, but I don't know if I'd fit in in Tucson - I don't think I could commit to spending that much time at the gym! Seriously, I'm not sure than any fraternity man at the University of Arizona owns a shirt, and they're all buff and muscular. I have never felt so wimpy as I did in Tucson!

You are SO NOT WIMPY. You guys, we've met Gusteau, and I must say that despite the age difference, it was definitely eye candy time from our perspective. His, not so much... more like dinner with the grandmas. Oh well.

All is forgiven.

[BAckbOwlsgIrl]

I am intrigued by the SEC culture, so I would say Ole Miss. Not sure if I would fit in there, but, it would be one hell of a place to try or at least observe. Something about being in an environment so different than your own is appealing to me. Dressing up for games with a mixture of the prim and properness that ironically reminds me of the British. University of Florida followed by University of Texas would be also be interesting.

I would have also liked University of Washington, University of Southern California, University of California. Those schools have some of the most beautiful houses. Indiana University would be fun because everyone lives in house.

[winnie_tuck]

Here's a debate, Northern secret clubs vs Greek life. Do they go through worse things since its the elite, such as former Presidents, an the organizations are barely known to us normal Southerners? I have read the dinner organizations can cost $50k! Our chapters are open and we can always run into an ABC but how often do you randomly say hello to a Skull and Bone member? The idea that it revolves around fancy meals makes me jealous!!! Dinner Clubs should written about being selective not sororities, lol Harvard clubs, i'm sure, aren't diverse.

[Gusteau]

Originally Posted by AzTheta

You are SO NOT WIMPY. You guys, we've met Gusteau, and I must say that despite the age difference, it was definitely eye candy time from our perspective. His, not so much... more like dinner with the grandmas. Oh well.

All is forgiven.

No way! Let's go with "dinner with my cool older sisters."

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

No way! Let's go with "dinner with my cool older sisters."

Pics or it didn't happen.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by KillarneyRose

LOL, Honey, I'm sure you would have been just fine in the SEC. I bet during your rush at Pitt they didn't know WHAT to make of you! (who is this girl with the nice manners and recs? What is a rec, anyway???)

Originally Posted by AzTheta

I am willing to bet that honeychile left Pitt a much prettier, kinder, gentler place than it was when she entered.

Y'all are too sweet! Even though my mother primed me from an SEC point of view of rush, I'm still not sure I would have survived one happily!

Originally Posted by MysticCat

But those days just involve an hour or a little more at mass. One can still go to work or school on a holy day of obligation or a football game on Sunday without any problem, as long as the obligation attend mass is fulfilled.

The Jewish High Holy Days are full-day observances that require fasting and avoiding all activity except religious observances. No school. No work. No recreational activities. And it's pretty well understood that many Jews who are not particulaly observant about Sabbath-keeping are very
observant when it comes to the High Holy Days.

Once again, MC gets it right. When I went to Pitt, the school was about one-third Jewish. NOTHING was scheduled on High Holy days - there was even a kosher cafeteria! Unless you're familiar with Jewish culture, you really don't understand how strictly the High Holy days are observed.

The Muslim equivalent (from what I understand, I'm not fully versed in their culture) would be Ramadan.