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[quote=Anonymous]The chapters (i.e. Chi Omega at Purdue vs Chi Omega at University of Miami - and I'm not sure Chi O is at both of those school so don't flame me) vary widely. I didn't understand this as a collegiate until Thanksgiving Break, telling friends what house I was in and then realizing the chapter at my school was very different at their college/university.

I think, especially in a larger school, it's a good chance to feel like you're part of something. Some chapters are very social, some are very philanthropic, you have a chance to "lead" from within if you're into that kind of thing, and I think it's also a good icebreaker at times as you age out of college. It can even be as simple as a group of people to sit with at lunch or go out with on a weekend.

I went to school (and grew up) in the South and I can guarantee this crazed rush thing wasn't like that when I rushed. I think this is something Social Media has magnified (and not in a good way) - I think social media videos/reels have really harmed the perception of the Greek system overall, but that's my POV. It went from a fun to do kind of thing to this intense overwhelming experience.

Let your daughter give it a try. Why not? I can guarantee she'll know how she feels after the Open Houses. And it's not a permanent thing - if she doesn't like it she doesn't really have to continue. I promise you that certainly happens as the years go on, especially with Study Abroad and Junior/Senior year. But by that time, she will have found her footing, Greek or not.[/quote]

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