It really disturbs me that even in a college setting, which is supposedly the most accepting of places, that we cannot all live in peace. Greeks, non-Greeks, Hispanic Student Association, the Quidditch Team, everyone. We still have such hateful people among us that claim to "not really care what you do with your free time" yet still judge you and make fun of what you do in your free time.

There was an article published on this very platform titled "15 Things Every Non-Greek Is Sick Of." You can read it here. In this article, a fellow GDI goes about telling readers what she dislikes about the Greek community. Could one go about this in a polite, informed manor? Of course. Did she? Of course not. So this is for you, Amber.

Let me start off by saying I am also a GDI. I never even attempted to sign up for rush. It just wasn't on my list of things to do my freshman year and that is perfectly okay. So many people choose to not participate in Greek life, but so many people do. You may not like it, you may not agree with it, and you may not associate yourself with people who did decide to go Greek. THAT IS FINE. What is not fine is being rude and disrespectful to a group, a very large group at that, of individuals you have not even met.

If you do not like recruitment videos, then don't watch them, it's pretty simple. It's clearly not a realistic depiction of their every day lives. It's not supposed to be. Recruitment videos are intended to show PNMs how much fun these women have together and what their sisterhood is like. It's like a video resume for a very large group of people.

For you to be offended that someone wants you to join their sorority is crazy. Someone wanting you to be their sister is an honor. Don't be so easily offended just because you don't agree with their organization. Just proceed with your GDI life and be happy.

While I am a GDI, I do belong to a professional organization for people within my major and we have bigs and littles. The purpose of this is to have someone to guide you in your future endeavors and to have a friend that makes you feel more comfortable in your new home. It's just like any other friend, why wouldn't you be excited to see them?

In response to your number seven, I have never been through the rush process but I have many friends who have. Rush's purpose is not to judge everyone you come into contact to. The purpose is to find your home or the place where you fit into best. This is based off your past volunteering, your interests, how you click with the girls who rushed you, all kinds of things. Contrary to popular belief, these women do not pick the prettiest girls that walk through the door no questions asked.

Have there been hazing incidents reported? Sure. Do all sororities do it? No! Your sorority may ask you to participate in certain events to help you get to know your sisters, but nothing beyond normal socializing that you would be doing outside of Greek life anyways. Sororities want you to be able to show that you are going to be a good representation of them as an organization.

I don't know why there is so much hate from the GDI community to the Greek community. They are just living their lives and trying to better themselves. These women dedicate a lot of time to volunteering, becoming a better student, and becoming a better person. There is no need to publish your misinformed, one-sided opinion. I think your next article should be an apology to all of the women you have judged so harshly and know nothing about.