advice for an oos at an SEC school

[pinksequins]

Suggestion that flats NOT be raised as a topic of conversation. First, it draws attention to something that might not even have been noticed or be an issue. Second, with the sheer number of PNMs, a PNM will want to be remembered for fun and engaging conversations, not as PNM #787 with foot issues. Focus on conversational skills -- nice clothes and accessories will speak for themselves. Good luck!

[OPhiAGinger]

You've mentioned several times that your daughter is surrounded by people who are feeding her a negative image of sorority life. I love that you are working together to find recs, but your other task needs to be exposing her to people who can paint the other side of the sorority picture. As you discover sorority alumnae where you didn't expect them, create an opportunity for them to share their beneficial sorority memories with your daughter directly. This is especially true for alumnae that she has something in common with and can relate to! The more she hears about the lifelong friendships, the support from her sisters during a rocky patch, the fun and goofiness that break the stress of finals week… the more she'll develop a more balanced picture of why this might be something she really wants to pursue.

Good luck!

[celebcj]

If she ended up choosing Auburn, I'd be happy to help with any of your questions your daughter may still have. I'm an out of state student as well, from out west and didn't know a soul coming to school. I would describe myself as very similar to your daughter, both personality and style wise. (I had no clue what Lilly even was during recruitment and was met with wide eyed states haha). I've loved everything about my scholastic and sorority experience and would be honored to help ease some anxiety about moving so far away! Just PM me

[AnchorAlumna]

Originally Posted by pinksequins

Suggestion that flats NOT be raised as a topic of conversation. First, it draws attention to something that might not even have been noticed or be an issue. Second, with the sheer number of PNMs, a PNM will want to be remembered for fun and engaging conversations, not as PNM #787 with foot issues. Focus on conversational skills -- nice clothes and accessories will speak for themselves. Good luck!

I agree. Plus Auburn's campus is so hilly that flats are the norm.