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Leslie,
I'm so glad that you are interested in rush. I hope that your mom gets the information that she wants through this tea. If the collegians that you meet cannot answer your questions, see if you can talk with an advisor of the chapter or even the Greek Life Coordinator or grad assistants. I'm sure that they would be willing to give you any and all the information that you need.
Just to give you a little hope if your mom ends up not approving of your choice. My parents had the same concerns when I decided to go through recruitment. I basically just told them that it was my decision and I'm joining. The first year was rough, but after being in and getting involved, my parents both began to appreciate it. I had started to recieve scholarships that helped them pay for school, I had a place to stay if I had to stay on campus late at night to study, I had a place to safely park my car and always someone to come pick me up if I had to walk back to the house after a night class. The benefits to joining a sorority are endless. Your mom will soon realize that whether or not she approves of the decision you want to make.
Once you join, make sure that your mom feels welcome. Invite her to sorority events like philanthropic activities, recognition dinners, etc. If she sees the benefits with her own two eyes, its easier for her to see the good that you see. My mom spent my first year upset about the decision that I made but then I invited her to help us out with recruitment in the kitchen one year and it totally improved her perspective. In the end, it will all work out.
Good luck hun! I hope you find what you are looking for~!
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