Quote Originally Posted by tulip View Post
Emily, I was at the same place a couple years later (started in 85), but I lived on South Campus (Morrison) during my freshman year. After that I lived off-campus. It did seem like EVERYONE was in a sorority, didn't it? And I bet in North Campus it was even more pronounced, what with rush going on right there and all. I figured everyone who lived in Kenan was in a sorority anyways!

I think they banned all those silly rush activities a while back, so it's not so crazy with gaggles of pandering girls going from house to house. It did seem rather pandering, the rush part. But it would have been nice to make some lasting friendships, and I didn't do that either. But we got through it and here we are! Older and wiser, although perhaps not as well-connected.
How interesting, tulip, to hear from another Tarheel! I was indeed on North Campus (Alderman dorm), and I think about 60% of our dorm pledged, or at least it felt like it. I had no idea rush was no longer done. It was SUCH a big deal when I was there. OTOH, I think my grades were better because I had more time for studies -- I made Phi Beta Kappa my junior year, so I guess I have a bit of Greek in me after all.

And you're right, I think going through frustrations can only make us stronger. No one gets all she wants, after all.

Thanks for the reply -- oh, and GO HEELS!