University of Texas Bid Day

[33girl]

Originally Posted by lovespink88

I just can't fathom the thought of my mom being there during recruitment. College was my first taste of independence and the life lessons that come along with that, i.e. a stressful, draining situation (recruitment). Not to mention that my mom has a career; I wouldn't think of asking her to take a week off of work to be with me for something like recruitment.

(Not taking a dig at anyone personally, just my opinion).

I agree...and this was something that was common BEFORE the rise of the heli-parent. It's probably because (very broadly speaking) so much more of a girl's future hinges on what sorority she pledges at these schools, in this region...if that makes sense. It's not just your college life this is going to affect, it's your WHOLE life.