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AlumMom

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I was an AXO at another school, and my daughter went through rush last year at Alabama. She really wanted AXO, and ONE of the reasons was that she wanted to share those traditions with me. (That wasn't the only reason by any means. She knew several girls in there, and loved them.) When you grow up in a family where sorority is important and a part of your life, it's hard not to impart that to your daughters or for them to see that. It's not like we think about their rush when they are 5 years old! (ok maybe some moms do...but I sure didn't!) I told my girl she had to find her own place in her own sorority, and to keep an open mind. Sororities are different at every school, and even different years. She got cut after Philanthropy round, and was devastated. She almost quit rush, but hung in there and found a 'lower tier" house (whatever that means!) that fits her personality much better and I'm so happy for her. Moral of the story...follow your heart PNM's. Your heart might be telling you to go your mom's sorority, or maybe not. It's your time now. Your mom loves you and will be happy for you wherever you end up! Getting cut early let's you focus on the other houses that DO think you'll be a good fit. It's hard to "rally" after you've been cut by a house you wanted, but it's truly a blessing in disguise. Even if you don't feel you "fit in" and you aren't 100% sold on Bid Day...give the girls a chance. Go to the pledge retreat and get to know some of your pledge sisters!