Sorority Life: Tips for Rushing

Hey hey hey babes, happy Tuesday!  Welcome to another post in my back-to-school series.  This is the first year that I will not be returning to school and I can’t believe it!  College (and school in general) went by so, so quickly and I’m excited to share a few more things I learned during my time at JMU.  Keep reading to hear my best advice if you’re thinking about rushing a sorority!

1. Be yourself.  The university rush system is mentally exhausting and I totally understand wanting to be accepted by everyone.  Especially when you’re a freshman, you’re looking to fit in wherever you can and sometimes that means trying to get “in” with people you shouldn’t necessarily be hanging out with.  If you make sure to act like yourself when you’re going house to house, you may not be chosen by every sorority but at least the ones that do choose you will be choosing the real you.  You’re amazing and your sorority should appreciate that!
2. When analyzing which sorority is the right fit for you, imagine hanging out with the sisters everyday of the week.  Even though sororities only have chapter meetings once a week (typically on Sundays), you’ll definitely spend additional nights during the week with the sisters.  Whether it’s committee meetings, social requirements, or just hanging out, you’ll see them almost every night.  If you get excited at the thought of these girls becoming your best friends, then it’s probably the right place for you!
3. If, at any point in the rush process, it doesn’t feel right… drop.  The process of getting a bid from a sorority is a long one and once you finally get it, it might be hard to admit if it’s not everything you imagined it to be.  You might feel embarrassed or upset but if you’re not feeling good, it’s no big deal to drop!  It’s better to drop and save yourself a lot of time and money than to be miserable being involved in something your heart isn’t in.

That’s all for today’s post – thank you for reading!  If you’re in a sorority, let me know which one in the comments section.  Have a great week and I’ll see you back here next Tuesday!