What has GC taught you? - Page 5

Tom Earp · #61 06-23-2003, 10:49 PM

Garth, no matter what they call themselves, they are Poloticians!

unsweetie, why worry about what you post!!! I would post and never reread or check for typos!

Mainly because it became known as Earp Speak!

What is Great, GCers began to understand it!!!!!!

You go with your heart when you post at the moment you read and respond to the thread! See!

For what it is worth, I always say what I feel at that point of time!

bsp-mich24 · #62 06-23-2003, 11:37 PM

Many wonderful ladies have opened my eyes up to the "AI" process and GC as a whole showed supported and gave lots of encouragement.

I newer know about AI until I read the Alum involvement thread.

Betarulz! · #63 06-24-2003, 12:18 AM

What I've learned from GC is that everyone's greek experience is unique, whether it's the type of rush you went through, the rules you have to abide by at your school, the unity of your chapter/greek system, whatever...there is something about your experience that sometimes cannot be explained, however 99.5% of Greeks share that same indescribable passion for their organization that you do.

I've also learned that not everyone can be the best, but there is always room for improvement whether you are the best at your school, in your entire GLO, or the world, there is always someone out there that is kicking the crap out of you in some aspect of your Greek experience.

I've also learned/had idea validated, that - despite what some people will say - no one was ever born to become a member of a certain organization, and there is no one - again despite what a couple of people might say - that would be a member of their organization no matter what chapter they would have tried to rush. Your chapter was great for you do the special set of circumstances and experiences that encompassed your rush.

Finally, I've learned that Greek Life is about the people more than anything else, but also that ideas and ideals can do more to make people connect than anything else in the world. Sharing something that is incredibly important to you with someone who cares just as much as you do yet you've never met before is an incredible gift that being Greek gives us.

12dn94dst · #64 06-13-2007, 12:06 AM

bump

tld221 · #65 06-13-2007, 10:11 AM

i learned WAY more about NPC rush than i wouldve known otherwise, between GC members and the influx of retro threads.

AlphaFrog · #66 06-13-2007, 10:21 AM

No matter how definitive a policy is in Greek world, there will always be someone who has to say BUT, BUT, BUT....or describe how they cheated the system.

KyleMcGuire1983 · #67 06-13-2007, 10:54 AM

I learned:

1) The South is VERY touchy about how cool and fratty they are.

2) NPC recruitment seems really scary and it relieves me to be in NIC/IFC.

3) Greeks seem to have the same problems EVERYWHERE.

CutiePie2000 · #68 06-13-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by carnation

I was thinking about everything I've learned on GC and was wondering--what has Greek Chat taught you?

GC has taught me not to recommend or sponsor anyone for membership that you cannot feasibly meet in person. Phone calls and emails are not sufficient; you must meet them in person.

sageofages · #69 06-13-2007, 10:58 AM

What I have learned over the years, all of the above...the big three for me are...

"Greek Spirit" is tangible. The prayers when Mr Sageofages lay on a ventilator after his heartattack, the love shared when we where having troubles with Sageofages son #1 substance abuse following the heart attack (and his anger with god) and all the good wishes during Mr Sageofages recovery were felt STRONGLY. Greekchatters who I have never laid eyes on were there in such a big way, we truly are a community.

GLO's bring out the most in human behavior...the highest of ideals and sadly, the lowest of debasements. Our goal is to work together as a group to strengthen the highs and work to eliminate the lows. Together we GROW and together we fail, in the court of public relations.

There is a great community of people wanting to be part of this understanding of a bond of greek spirit. Sharing it with them is a special act of friendship and love, no matter how we meet them (formal recruitment, continuous open bidding, intake, AI, etc)

KAPital PHINUst · #70 06-13-2007, 11:02 AM

I learned from GC that discretion is nothing but a word; it is often preached but seldom practiced. It is often a misnomer to an extent, being that discretion is often confused with or equated to [non]DISCLOSURE.

banditone · #71 06-13-2007, 12:56 PM

* There are about half a bajillion GLO's that I have never ever heard of. (but as a result, have read up on a bit)

* It's taboo to actually post anything about actual chapters of actual GLO's. Especially in Rush stories.

* Everyone's chapter was the Big Dogs on their campus.

* The south is still very "South".

33girl · #72 06-13-2007, 01:08 PM

If the internet had existed when I was in college, I would be in deep doo-doo.

tld221 · #73 06-13-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by banditone

* There are about half a bajillion GLO's that I have never ever heard of. (but as a result, have read up on a bit)

yeah... if i were left to my own devices (that is, my campus and letter sightings in the street) i wouldn't even know about 3/4th of the GC population's orgs.

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Originally Posted by banditone

* Everyone's chapter was the Big Dogs on their campus.

i actually find it more admirable when someone can say "we werent the biggest or the baddest on campus but dammit we held our own and had a helluva time!" vs "OMG we were the best and if you didnt get a bid/invitation, your social life was over."

AOIIalum · #74 06-13-2007, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tld221

i actually find it more admirable when someone can say "we werent the biggest or the baddest on campus but dammit we held our own and had a helluva time!" vs "OMG we were the best and if you didnt get a bid/invitation, your social life was over."

Amen to that. There are ups and downs, and just because you were a top dog "back in the day" it doesn't necessarily mean it's the same now (or vice versa!)

honeychile · #75 06-13-2007, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sageofages

What I have learned over the years, all of the above...the big three for me are...

"Greek Spirit" is tangible. The prayers when Mr Sageofages lay on a ventilator after his heartattack, the love shared when we where having troubles with Sageofages son #1 substance abuse following the heart attack (and his anger with god) and all the good wishes during Mr Sageofages recovery were felt STRONGLY. Greekchatters who I have never laid eyes on were there in such a big way, we truly are a community.

GLO's bring out the most in human behavior...the highest of ideals and sadly, the lowest of debasements. Our goal is to work together as a group to strengthen the highs and work to eliminate the lows. Together we GROW and together we fail, in the court of public relations.

There is a great community of people wanting to be part of this understanding of a bond of greek spirit. Sharing it with them is a special act of friendship and love, no matter how we meet them (formal recruitment, continuous open bidding, intake, AI, etc)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33girl

If the internet had existed when I was in college, I would be in deep doo-doo.

Both of these are SO true! I've found some of the most spectacular people to see me through a difficult problem, and witnessed some of the nastiest debacles, it's been a wild ride. I'm also amazed by the number of people who will lie about someone for their own agendas.

And I've found that I've had misconceptions about some GLOs (male and female), that ones I never really cared about before have some of the nicest people here on GreekChat. There's definitely good and not-so-good in every GLO!