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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are many 'exclusive', ie excluding, groups within the college experience. The business club culture is brutal, acceptance often driven by 'connections', athletic cliques at certain schools drive the social structure, clubbing w/bottle service thats accessible only by those with $$$. I am not a big fan of sororities, but I don't get the hate for a voluntary, women-centered  social structure that provides a sense of belonging for those who choose to join. In college, i joined a number of groups, had a job and even joined a sorority (was not my plan bc never thought of myself as a 'sorority' girl but met nice girls who encouraged me and made me reassess my own bias). I think college is about academic, social, and emotional growth. Kids will explore, assess, have disappointments, build resilience, and eventually find their way. Rush is tough, but the job search is another impending world of judgenent and rejection kids will ultimately face...[/quote]

I don't hate them reflexively. But I hate that they have risen to a level of importance in some girls' lives that they would be devastated enough to quit their college if they don't get the house they want.

I started rush at my college back in the '90s. As an introvert, I found it brutal. So I quit. Made plenty of friends anyway.

I still remember the horrible nicknames people had for the "undesirable" houses. It was gross in that context.

Some of my friends' kids go to colleges where it seems more laid-back and fun. 
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