I think if I did this, I'd use the tiniest notebook available and I wouldn't let the sisters see me writing in it! The idea is good, but I'd be afraid that some people would make a joke out of it.

Lindsay,
Several people have told me that I should do that during rush and I thought that seemed kind of ridiculous! I don't know how many sororities there are at IU, but there are only 15 NPC ones at UA so I think I'll be able to keep everyone straight. I would be interested to know if this is a common practice!

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Lindsay!
Good luck on rush and keep us posted! I know IU rush is huge (I went to ISU) - but it is such a strong greek community- you will have an awesome time!

Let me know if you have any questions. Sue http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

When I went through recruitment we were given a little booklet with all the houses' stats (founding, nickname, color...), a map of where they were located, the greek alphabet & room to make notes about each house. It was suggested that between visits we write things down. I'd decide based on the atmosphere where you go to school. Maybe suggest it to your rush group, so they'll be a few of you doing it. It might just catch on. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif
Heidi

Thanks for the advice, carnation and Heidi. IU has 19 sororities, so I should be able to remember which is which. But I'm just kind-of nervous that I might forget something in the excitement. In September, there is an informational meeting called Greek Opportunities for Women, so I'll have to wait until then to see if I get a booklet liked the one Heidi described. And again, on second thought, if I'm really taken by a sorority or two, I will definitely be able to remember them.

There are only 5 NPC sororities at my school and I've gone to all the websites and pretty much memorized the basics! I really want to impress everyone! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/cool.gif With such a small number, I don't think it will be too hard to keep track of them once I get there, though.

rolltidesoon---if you dont mind me asking whats your name? i looked at your profile when i saw you were goin to bama, and your e-mail was queenliz somethin or another. anyways im asking b/c my name's liz too. well anyways! good luck w/ rush this fall, who knows, maybe we'll meet!!!!!
Liz

A girl in my rush group had a little notebook, and she was the envy of our whole group cause we wished we had thought of it. She didn't bring it into the house, she left it outside. Then when we left the house she wrote down her overall impression of the house, the names of the girls she talked to and what they talked about. She said it really helped her when it came time to make decisions about houses. So yeah, if you're allowed to leave stuff outside the house I'd take a little notebook.

ps I am very proud to say that this girl is now my sister! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

I agree totally with Rach_DG. You will be nervous when you go through rush, but we are just as nervous and excited as you are. We are going to add new sisters to our group, and despite all the fun, the parties, the community service, one of the best days of the semester is bid day and getting to welcome new women go out group! It's the feeling of sisterhood that is what being in a sorority is all about. So enjoy yourself at rush, and while it's been said a hundred times already and you'll hear it a million times until rush is over, follow your heart, don't listen to all the rumors and hype about the groups, and you'll find the right place for you.

Yep, I'm Liz also! That shouldn't be too hard to remember. Feel free to e-mail me if you'd like! Good luck this fall.

For those of you girls rushing this fall I want to wish you all the best of luck. For some advice I want to tell you to just be yourselves. I know you all will be nervous, but keep in mind that those of us who are the rushers are nervous as well. We want you girls to like us just as much as you want us to like you!!! But, like I said, just be yourselves and things will go great. And those of you who are worried about not knowing what to say and stuff like that, at MSU, that is our job. The rushers are the conversation starters and facilitators. We know the potential members are nervous and we don't want them to have to worry about things to talk about...we try to take the pressure off a little. I am sure we are not the only school who does this or shall I say sorority. Also, I think the little book thing is a great idea and I just might suggest it to our greek council. I know during the last formal rush I can't count the numerous girls who said they were having a hard time remembering everything about every sorority. I think the book thing would be a great idea because it IS overwhelming. It may also be easier to figure out what sorority you really see yourself being a part of. Once again I wish you all the best of luck!!

~Anchored in DG~

Hi everybody! I am rushing at the UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA this fall, and I am so excited! (and really nervous http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif) Liz, I will write you back soon, but I have to get up really early this morning, we are going to Seaside, FL for my cousin's wedding...she is getting married on the beach! Best of Luck to everyone and ROLL TIDE!

Thanks everyone for all the advice. I wont not be myself on purpose, but it's hard to be your real self w/ someone you just met. But I am nice, so I can definately be that!!! lol
Liz

To all of you who are rushing this fall - my advice (after hearing many discussions in sorority selection session) is to ask questions, be very interested, tell the women how much you like their party (sincerely of course), tell them how excited you are to be going through rush and are excited about being a part of the Greek system. The sorority women also want to hear that you want to be involved with the organization and on campus. Ask as many questions as you can think of to show your interest. Smile, be yourself, and have a good time! Best of luck to each of you!!!

Thank you M Gerrick! I am really nervous that I'll just "mess up" or something, hehe...that was exactly what we all needed to hear! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif