This is just my opinion based on what I have seen so far.
Jordan- I have mixed emotions about Jordan. A majority of me believes that she really doesnt have much interest in the sorority and that she is definately in some way doing this just for the fact of being on MTV. HOWEVER, there is a small but good part of my that feels like she is being wronged. From the moment she stepped in the door there have been sisters who have acted very negatively towards here and 2 specifically who seem out to get her without even really bothering to get to know her first. No matter what her motives are I feel in a way the she wasnt given a fair chance from the get go. As far as the shirt issue at the fraternity party, IMHO Pauli's shirt was wayy more skin showing and revealing then hers was and so was the girl who had the tube on. To me some of the sisters want her gone to the point where they are starting to pick at petty things. On the first episode when Becca was saying that many of the girls in the house would be imtimidated by Jordan and Candace's looks, I was like, "Wow that statement isnt the nicest of things to be said," but now I have to admitt that she had a good point, just by the little stuff that is going on.
The Rock thing- I don't consider that to be hazing at all IMHO. To me that's just another sisterhood event, even if its mandatory. To me even though it maybe kind of a leap, its like saying Initiation is hazing b/c in most sororities that's mandatory. But we all have different definitions of hazing and as someone is the GL forum stated..SAEPi isnt an NPC and therfore doesnt have the guidelines we do. I think my sisters and I would have had fun with the rock thing, or at least if we didnt think it would be, we would have tried to make it fun. I think of it as one of SAEPi's rituals (which it is, but one thats public). Its like painting The Rock at Michigan.
Exclusiveness- Many people have said they think Leslie (the VP) needs to chill with her not being "exclusive" talk b/c we are exclusive. I think she has a valid point and I like her. Yes, SAEPi is a predominately Jewish sorority, but they do except non Jewish members, its just that they're background is Jewish. To me the fcat that they do except others makes them non-exclusive, But I agree with Leslie that what some of the sisters are doing (or tried to do, even though they were trying to look for girls who were serious about them) was exclusive. To me Greeks are not exclusive b/c I look at it this way...Recruitment/Rush is open to
EVERYONE. Some schools might have requirements like GPA or being a certain year when you can rush, but these are not things that a person will never be able to attain. And just because you didnt get into XYZ or any chapter at all doesnt mean that if you went back the next year or two years later, you still wouldnt get in. Recruitment/Rush, and chapters change year after year. There is always a chance for anyone to really get in, even if it may take 3 times going thru. What chapter looks for in a person one year is going to be different the next. And we need to remember that it depends on the people you talked to also. Just because my sister is looking for certain qualities in a girl doesnt mean I or any one else is looking for the same things. She may not think you'll fit, but maybe I and others do. To me when an org./club or whatever trying to be exclusive, they are seeking qualities in some inwhich those they do not want, will never be have.
Pledges- Its diffinately a actives vs. pledge deal and I also agree that the 5 definately have separated themselves (with the help of MTV and probably a naive SAEPi not realizing it would do this) from their pledge class and its a shame. I feel sorry for Becca (pledgemaster, and why dont they call her pledgemistress like most do?)b/c she seems like she really wants to class to be close and is trying to do the best she can.
But these 5 annoy me b/c as many have said, they are showing disrespect for SAEPi, by talking about the sisters and how stupid the rules are to others, but to me just by there sarcasm of they things they have to do. This is one thing that I agree with Pauli on... If you don't like it, get the F#@$ out. There is no need for sarcasm. I understand that many lived on thri owns without rules for 3 years, but so did I. But when I joined AGD I knew there were rules, and even though I might not have agreed with all of them, I understood they were there for a reason. And I definately didnt go out of my way to get around them or just out and out disobey them. Grow Up. Life cant always be the way you want it.
Dede- Dede who, is all I have to say. Why have here there if we dont get to see and learn more about her.
Finally....
The 6th Roomate- Talk about not getting a welcome. One of the girls acting looked like she was staring Jessica down when she moved in and was soo unhappy. I feel sorry for her, b/c it didnt look as if she was that thrilled to be going in, but when they told her the girls would be so happy, her hopes got up. But from the preview of the next episode, it looks like Jessica could be involved in some drama herself
. And the fat that the girls thought they were being spyed on by her made me laugh. I mean, if you know you're doing nothing wrong and pretty much living up to SAEPi's standards (we all slip sometimes), why should you be freaking out and paranoid, unless you are doing something wrong
There are some actives who rub me the wrong way and there are definately some pledges who do. Let the drama continue. IMO, we need more girls like Becca, Leslie, Jessica, to an extent Mara (she seems to be turning into a Candace/Jordan clone), and to an extent Pauli (you always need someone to be blunt and jsut tell it like it is) to join orgs. b/c they each show a part of what being a sister really is.
This is what happens, when 6 strangers, pledge a sorority, and live in a house for a quater.... Real World-UC Davis:The Sorority Edition.
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