Virtual Rush - bad idea

Adding to say, ALL rounds just went virtual.

Better for the PNMs? Do you think it’s realistic to make meaningful connections with a stranger while sitting six feet away with a mask on? Having never seen what the other person looks like and straining to hear what they’re saying? Also, a lot of girls are coming from highly impacted areas and may not feel safe or comfortable going into an in person event- it’s not right for them to feel like the odd man out or feel pressured to attend an in person event.

No in person events for rush increases the likelihood there is in person events throughout the semester (eating at the house, new member meetings, sisterhood events, etc).

I don’t understand why everyone’s so upset about not being in person lol. Auburn doesn’t even have houses and everyone finds their fit just fine. Also I think people are forgetting, a majority of PNMs won’t be making hard decisions or cuts- the chapters will be doing this for them.

It’s better for PNMs because it keeps everyone safe. Who says things will be better by spring? Also, joining a sorority isn’t mandatory. Defer if you want. No ones making you rush this year.

Get off Greek rank, mom. Go back to the mom Facebook page.

Going to be real here. The “hardest” sororities to get in will already have their bid lists pretty set with virtual rush. It makes it very difficult on girls without connections or out of state. Delaying rush is most fair solution in that regard.

In person rush really gives pnms an idea of the personality of the members. Even if masked. Everyone will be on their best behavior online. You won’t see them cut their eyes to their friends, fawn over other pnms while you sit there, act like themselves.

Sound good? No. Because you will end up in a house that is nothing like the video presentation. You won’t feel that welcome at certain places. You are. A. Filler. You didn’t get a chance to see where you feel comfortable.

Bad idea... if it’s not safe, go to spring.

Im not sure what the PNMs will get in turn for the cost. There wont be any social activities, group activities. Honestly, im not sure why existing actives would want to stay... they’ve already made their friends. With the high $ to be srat, it doesn’t make sense.

Y’all are absolutely idiots if you think rush in the spring would be in person. There’s projected to be a second massive wave once cold season hits in November/December. Spring rush would literally just end up being the exact same as it is now.

Ummmm....if all you guys are mad about is not seeing the houses why don’t you just complain to Panhellenic about it and get them to film virtual house tours??? Then you’re not missing out on anything??? Then your moms will stop complaining on greekrank.

I’m gonna say it. Y’all have a MASSIVE advantage with no contact lifted. Sooooo many pnms are texting actives and buttering up to them in hopes they’ll pull for them. These relationships aren’t something that happen any other year of recruitment. Sure sometimes people break no contact but not nearly as often as this year.