Sorority Life 3 - Page 5

deltagirlie · #1 09-17-2003, 10:49 PM

they seem to pledge a lot of upperclassmen. I guess that could have its good points, but then again coursework is more difficult in the upper level years than the first two.

tnxbutterfly · #2 09-17-2003, 11:00 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by BetaRose
[B]30 seconds into the show they'd already busted out with "respect"....

I keep seeing the Zeta Sigma Phi shirtB][/QUOTE

2 seconds in and "respect " is the word of the day!

I keep thinking Zeta Sigma Phi is Zeta Sigma Chi

I don't think I'm going to like this season of SL all that much

absolutuscchick · #3 09-17-2003, 11:27 PM

Ok, I MISSED sorority life

Thanks to stupid dish network that couldn't find anywhere to install the dish....argggh...well anyway I am planning on watching it in the chapter room at KD...When is it on...I am so psyched to see USC on tv!!!

#4 09-17-2003, 11:35 PM

Alright, SL 3 is here, i've been waiting for this since.......well a long time. I admit it, i'm a SL junkie

I dunno though, for some reason i'm not feeling this group of girls as much as the past. I mean, they seem alright, but i dunno. There's definately no "candace" in this group that's gonna keep me tuning in week after week, although i thought meena was pretty cute

Other than that, what the hell is up with sharifa? They tell her to show at 7 and she just rolls in at 7:30? Forget that. Another thing, the sister's getting pissed because Carmen asked them to keep quiet so she could sleep? that's BS. I'd have said, "Look, y'all preach about school being the first priority, how about letting me sleep so i can take care of my school work?" What was the sister doing at the house that late anyway? We didn't have a pledge house, but during hell week we all lived in the chapter room. There were specified hours in which brothers could be there and at all other times only the pledge trainer was allowed. Then the sister giving her shit during the pledge meeting the next day? If i was Carmen that's when i woulda busted out with the crap about the sisters bein loud outside her room. Oh well, least we got to see the first cry of the season

Another thing, i was kinda disappointed that they skipped the whole rush process. It feels like i missed the first episode and caught the one where they start the pledge process instead. Boo to that.

Oh well, i guess i'll have to watch and see how it plays out. Here's hoping something will spice this group up.

Kitso
KS 361 times i'd have thrown my pledge book at the sister being loud outside the door in MY house!

tnxbutterfly · #5 09-17-2003, 11:43 PM

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Originally posted by AggieSigmaNu361
Alright, SL 3 is here, i've been waiting for this since.......well a long time. I admit it, i'm a SL junkie

I dunno though, for some reason i'm not feeling this group of girls as much as the past. I mean, they seem alright, but i dunno. There's definately no "candace" in this group that's gonna keep me tuning in week after week, although i thought meena was pretty cute

Other than that, what the hell is up with sharifa? They tell her to show at 7 and she just rolls in at 7:30? Forget that. Another thing, the sister's getting pissed because Carmen asked them to keep quiet so she could sleep? that's BS. I'd have said, "Look, y'all preach about school being the first priority, how about letting me sleep so i can take care of my school work?" What was the sister doing at the house that late anyway? We didn't have a pledge house, but during hell week we all lived in the chapter room. There were specified hours in which brothers could be there and at all other times only the pledge trainer was allowed. Then the sister giving her shit during the pledge meeting the next day? If i was Carmen that's when i woulda busted out with the crap about the sisters bein loud outside her room. Oh well, least we got to see the first cry of the season

Another thing, i was kinda disappointed that they skipped the whole rush process. It feels like i missed the first episode and caught the one where they start the pledge process instead. Boo to that.

Oh well, i guess i'll have to watch and see how it plays out. Here's hoping something will spice this group up.

Kitso
KS 361 times i'd have thrown my pledge book at the sister being loud outside the door in MY house!

Isn't Zeta Sigma Phi a MCGLO? If so, that do their rush a little bit different then NPC. I like Carmen. She's my favorite so far.

KerriMarie · #6 09-17-2003, 11:44 PM

Here is what constantly amazes me about Sorority Life (oh, excuse me... Pledge Life!) - the attitudes towards the New Members are so radically different from anything that I am used to.

In my org, as I'm sure it is in most of yours - New Members are your LIFE! They are what is going to keep your sisterhood going after you are gone. When our new girls come to Kappa, they get hugs and smiles and love and presents. They are welcomed with open arms, and we go out of our way to make sure they're happy and like us as much as we like them. Of course, in that we're trying to teach them about the sorority, and help them understand things like respect for older sisters, but they really don't need to deal with attitude the first week they're there!

On all seasons of Sorority Life, it seems to be like "Oh, well they have to PROVE that they're good enough" and "earn" their way in - if you didn't think they were good enough for your organization, why did you give them a bid?

What really irked me was when one of the pledges said about Val (is she a robot by the way? She totally freaks me out) is that she's their Pledge Mom, she isn't supposed to be nice to them. That's a complete 180 from my sorority - your New Member Educator IS like your mom, you're supposed to be able to approach her with issues, comments, concerns - and she listens, and helps you out. She's like the one older sister you can always go to if you screwed up, and she's there to look out for you and protect you - not to get you in trouble or be mean to you!

And that crap when Carmen was trying to sleep... that was just rude. Ugh.

#7 09-17-2003, 11:50 PM

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Originally posted by KerriMarie

On all seasons of Sorority Life, it seems to be like "Oh, well they have to PROVE that they're good enough" and "earn" their way in - if you didn't think they were good enough for your organization, why did you give them a bid?

I totally agree. I see that as a fraternity mentality. Pretty much every fraternity i know of treats pledges the same way, that they have to earn their letters.

Now, i only have had a lot of experience with NPC groups so i'm used to sorority pledges being treated the way that you describe Kerri. I wonder what girls think that have seen all three of these seasons and think that pledging a NPC sorority is going to be like that. I guess they all get a pretty good surprise at bid day

Kitso
KS 361 sigs of mine i'd give Meena

AlphaXi4983 · #8 09-18-2003, 12:17 AM

it definately does bother me that all three sororities have treated their pledges that way. we were welcomed with so much love and hugs, etc. and our NewMOC is definately your closest ally in the sorority-- we encourage the new members to go to her no matter what, whether they have issues with the new member process, or just want someone to chat with. i will probably watch this season just becuase im a nerd and im addicted to SL.... but i hope not too many PNMs are watching... that makes me kinda nervous....

IheartAphi · #9 09-18-2003, 12:44 AM

The one thing I can say to defend the girl that was late moving in, is simply that she was MOVING into a new place. Thats a lot of stuff to pack and move in a short notice and to get over to the house. I missed the first five minutes, but was there a meeting at 7, or was it just moving in?

The pledge master is on a power/ego trip.

Starlet · #10 09-18-2003, 12:55 AM

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Originally posted by KerriMarie:

What really irked me was when one of the pledges said about Val (is she a robot by the way? She totally freaks me out) is that she's their Pledge Mom, she isn't supposed to be nice to them. That's a complete 180 from my sorority - your New Member Educator IS like your mom, you're supposed to be able to approach her with issues, comments, concerns - and she listens, and helps you out. She's like the one older sister you can always go to if you screwed up, and she's there to look out for you and protect you - not to get you in trouble or be mean to you!

I was thinking the same thing about Val. She has no facial expressions when she talks! I was also disappointed that they skipped the whole rush process and went straight into the new member period. After seeing the preview for the rest of the season, it doesn't look as scandalous as the previous seasons which is both good and bad. It's good that it may not portray members of sororities in a bad light with certain sisters' holier than thou attitudes (like we saw in the SL2), but it's bad because I admit that it's always more interesting when there's drama, and this season looks like it's more toned down that the previous seasons in that sense. But I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Nonetheless, I'll be catching next week's episode to see if gets any better.

jojapeach · #11 09-18-2003, 01:01 AM

I already know that I don't like these big sisters. I gave them a decent chance until they said something foolish about Carmen not approaching them with "respect" when she asked them to not talk so loudly while she's sleeping. You dumb broads! Respect her enough to not talk so loudly next to her bedroom door so she can get some sleep. Matter of fact, get out.

Plus, no Rush...? Stick to the formula.

Maybe it's the Cali thing, maybe it's just the girls, but I'm not feeling it.

Texas-Gal · #12 09-18-2003, 01:33 AM

I always love checking in here after I write my recaps, and confirming that all the other Greek folks had the same thoughts I did. I picked out that same line: when Carmen said that she was basically afraid of her pledge mom, who isn't there to be nice to them. Yikes! There's discipline, and then there's fear - and fear just wasn't a part of my pledging experience.

In any event, the complete recap for this episode is already up...

wishuponastar · #13 09-18-2003, 02:52 AM

I think that coming into a girl's HOUSE and thinking she is disrespectful for telling you to be quiet is just WRONG!!! This may be your sorority, but this is NOT your HOUSE!! I would never go into someone's house and not respect their wishes like that. How tacky and rude.

And really now, if you like a girl enough to extend her a bid, I would hope that you respect her enough to treat her like a human being and not that has to prove something to you. She may be your sister someday.

AXWhoah · #14 09-18-2003, 03:04 AM

My mouth dropped open when I heard the thing about Carmen being "disrespectful". I was like are you kidding me, from what we've seen she has been kissing some serious ass and is like super pledge. Can't a girl get some sleep! And every season I am amazed at how shitty (pardon my french) they treat their new girls. Like Kerrimarie said, we treat our new members like goddesses. Presents, we invite them everywhere, throw parties for them. Damn, I wish I was still a NM.....Oh and my favorite is Selina or is it Sarina....anyone she seems so cute and sweet that I want to be like RUN AWAY TO A SORORITY THAT WILL LOVE YOU AND TREAT YOU ACCORDINGLY !!!!!

silly_me · #15 09-18-2003, 04:11 AM

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On all seasons of Sorority Life, it seems to be like "Oh, well they have to PROVE that they're good enough" and "earn" their way in - if you didn't think they were good enough for your organization, why did you give them a bid?

it's not just proving they're good enough for the sorority, but also showing actives that they want it. they get the bids all for various reasons (actives think they'd be good contributions to the house, the person can grow from the experience, the list goes on) but things happen during pledgeship and it may not seem that way anymore--people might question why they're doing what they're doing so to me, it seems fitting that they work for things to show that they actually want it.

i wasn't able to catch the end of the show with the girl telling the actives to be quiet. from the view of an ACTIVE how did she come off as? because an active is an active no matter how you look at it.