Gonna have to say ditto to everyone about the rushing in the fall bit, but for my own reasons...

i knew i wanted to rush as a freshman...but my parents live three hours away, all of my best friends were at different colleges and i had doubts about rushing because i wanted to see all of these people, including an ex- boyfriend (long story short: realized he was an a**hole, never laid eyes on him again)...i rushed anyways, knowing that i could drop out if i didn't like it and then the worst thing happened right in the middle of rush: September 11th. people were talking about stopping the whole rush process and delaying it until the spring, but they kept all of the events in the end, and i joined AXO. it was the best decision of my life. in the midst of all of my own personal tragedies, my new sisters and i bonded on the basis of simple human caring.

i know that's extreme, but my point is this: if i hadn't joined a sorority, i would have sat in my dorm room bawling and stayed with people who really didn't care about me in the long run (aka Jerk Boy and friends)...i wouldn't have met all of the people who are so special to me and the love of my life...this isn't to say that the people in your life don't care about you, but i'm willing to bet that you can never have too many friends or too many people willing to fight on your side....plus, on the flip side, if you're worried that your friends and family back home will be insulted if your weekends are totally swamped (which they won't be, unless by choice), then you need to think about why they or you are insecure about the distance...rushing in the spring will still get you all of the above benefits of being in a sorority, but rushing in the fall will probably give you more of a feeling of stability in the end. :)

ditto on all the reasons listed above..

and remember, you're not the only PNM with these doubts! In fact, you might meet a girl in your rush group who has the same feelings...you're certainly not the first!

Anyway, UFGatorGirl, check your private email. http://216.40.249.192/s/contrib/tweetz/wiggle.gif

UFGatorGirl, any new developments? I know rush starts on Monday... Let us know what you have decided. We're here for you no matter what!

I decided to Rush this fall. I really want to be in a sorority, and I was just nervous after hearing about how the guy are with pledges. All your advice made me feel a lot better, and I'm really excited now!! I know that its a commitment, but its not like I'm signing my soul away (okay, in a way it is but.... whatever.:cool: )

So yeah, thanks for all the advice, and I'll start a thread tomorrow after I move in a get my stuff together.

go gatorgirl...i think it's a totally right move.
now go have fun, enjoy the process, and no fear.

GO GATORGIRL!

We are so excited for you! Relax and have a good move-in!

YAY YAY YAY a UF rush thread my favorite!!!!

GO GATORS!!!:D :cool: :cool: :cool: :D :D :D

Hey, I'm glad you decided to give it a shot. Last year we had three great UF PNMs and all are now happy in their houses. I can't wait to hear about yours.

PS: UF56, I haven't gotten the chance to say this, but I'm THRILLED that you found your home with Delta Zeta.

THank you KappaKittyCat

I am so glad that you are going through recruitment. I wish you the best! Don't forget to keep us updated. :)

Yay! I'm glad to hear you decided to go through! I don't think you'll regret it! Good luck!! What are the dates of UF recruitment?

Do you have the option to go through Rush, accept a bid, and go through your new member period in the spring? If so, that could be an option.

today was the inital Rush meeting, where we meet our Pi Chis and get into our little groups, and stuff like that. I'm getting so excited! I can't wait to see the houses tomorrow, and meet all the girls. All the girls in my group seem really sweet too. I'm just excited in general!! Go group 19!

yay! i actually thought about the uf rush while i was at work today. i am so jealous!!