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PiscesRush Week: A Warning
Guest blogger Michelle Kemper Brownlow: Some colleges do Greek rush in the spring; some in the fall. Don't know what "rush" is? Here's a quick tutorial.
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This is nothing like my experience. I agree you should talk with you kid about self respect. I have heard of some crazy things happening among aviation majors and drum line members, so college students should be wise about who they hang out with no matter what.
I would really like to know what TV movie of the week you watched to get this story.
I am in agreement with Melissa, there is no reason to not talk to your children about self respect so they can make their own choices between right and wrong. However I’ve known so many people that have experienced Greek Life from one coast to the other and from Large schools to small rural schools and no one I know EVER had any story that even remotely resembled what you stated.
Greek Life is fantastic for those who want to join and our sisters and brothers can become life long friends and connections.
Are you simply jealous because you didn’t receive a bid to your top choice sorority or were you one of the ones who judged us without ever getting to know us?
I wanted to address the comments, as I usually do when there has been some misunderstanding or assumption…
ModernGreekExperience - I was in college in the mid-90’s
Melissa - agreed! There are definitely things you don’t want to get messed up with and knowing WHO you are will help you make the wise choices in friends!
Brenda - I was not referring to a movie. I received a bid from my #1 choice sorority and lived the GREEK life proudly. And in doing so I got the INSIDE scoop on what was going on on and off the campus from very reliable sources…I lived it. None of what I spoke of was fabricated. Just because you didn’t have the same experiences does NOT mean it doesn’t happen. Be careful with a mind that closed…could spell trouble.
Oh, and I have remained lifelong friends with MANY, MANY of my sisters so I DO agree with you that it can be a fabulous experience - mine was, completely FABULOUS! But, unfortunately not everyone’s experience is…and THAT is what I was warning parents about.
Wow. Worst thing that happened to me was I got “counciled” for leaving the dorm with wet hair or without makeup. (Not holding up the right image, you know. lol)
Oh please! I went to college in the early ‘90’s and this in NO way represents my experience. I think you watched too many after school specials many many years ago.
Jennifer,
I am glad you didn’t experience this… but please don’t be do closed minded as to think that just b/c YOU didn’t, no one else has… we need to be open-minded to keep each other safe.
While I agree that there are some chapters out there that do inappropriate things, I’m SO tired of seeing articles that only enforce the “Animal House” stereotype of Greek culture. While parents and students should be aware of what hazing is and what to do if they encounter it, I think it would be great to see an article that for once promotes the BENEFITS of Greek life, not just the horror stories. Greek or not, you can find horror stories on college campuses. Instead, tell parents/students why Greek life might be a GOOD choice (lifelong friends, future networking, etc.)
GoGreek!
Then you will enjoy PART 2 of my GREEK experience posts.
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For that matter just because someone doesnt have a “horror story” to tell about greek life doesnt always mean it’s good either. When one joins a Greek house the costs are not covered by tuition or financial aid. Each students gets to figure that one out all by him or herself. Thats an extra few thousand on top of tuition every term. While that does cover food as well only one thing is served at the meal and if you don’t like it oh well. As well, if you pledge and find that house isn’t a good fit for you you are, well, SOL. Once out of one Greek you are not allowed to join another. So all that money you paid for dues goes to waste. And each person in a house has to do things they are not always comfortable with, whether it be hazing practices or sleezy dance contests for the Kentucky Derby. If you don’t participate once you are a member you are fined. As well, there is some close minded in some of the houses. If you don’t go along with what one sister or brother says they can make it very uncomfortable for you.
So yes there are great benefits but not always
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I would love to know when the blogger went to college, as this Greek experience is not reflective of the modern one I atleast know.