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[quote=Anonymous]Skipped a few pages in the thread. Here is an open minded take from a late 90s sorority girl.

Going through rush as a kind of awkward freshman was character building. It’s a crash course in presentation skills, small talk, and learning how to quickly “read the room.” It also immediately pulls back the facade as you realize “nice, is different than good.”

Joined a mid-tier house. It had ups and downs. Made some friends, bullied relentlessly by other “sisters.”  Living in “the house” was a lesson in tribalism: us vs them lines were drawn over being 5 minutes over during your shower slot. Learned how to “mask” from an older sister who is now a professional actress.

It had highs and lows. But, 20+ years later I can reflect that I learned more about the realities of life from sorority than any class I took. I use the sorority survival skills to deftly climb the corporate ladder. I’m amazing at interviewing thanks to Rush prep.

I’ve been a formal mentor collegiate girls in my national sorority. They are all smart, poised, authentic people. I helped them get into grad school, get internships,’first jobs and stay in touch for years as they navigate the transition of their early 20s.

It makes it all worth it.

My daughter will not rush. She’s autistic. But if the situation were different I would encourage her to at least try.[/quote]

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