GreekChat.com Forums - Am I too old too rush?

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Originally Posted by x_meowness_x (Post 2030830)

Hi,
I'm 22 years and currently a 4th year student at Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, California. I've always dreamed of being in a sorority.
My first year, I missed recruitment because I found out about it too late.
My second year, I went through half of recruitment and had to drop out because of personal issues.
My third year I was going through some family issues and wasn't able to be involved in school & this year, my fourth year I was below the gpa requirement by .1

I have brought my grades up and I really want to try again. I am going to be a 5th year next year (senior standing) because it's hard to get classes in my major. I am going to be in school for at least another year.

I think I have a lot to offer and I will feel like I'll regret it if I didn't just try. I was just wondering if you think I am too old though and If I'll look bad or something.. Let me know your opinions

Thanks

I have a similar story!

I've always wanted to join a sorority (and been told by many ppl that they could seem me in one or that i would be great for it). I want to rush this coming fall!

However, for me it was mainly the lack of funds and being busy(i worked a lot... i order to make money because i needed to stay in school) that kept me from rushing.

Also in addition to working over my 4 years i have been/remained very active on campus and have been involved in several different departments/realms on campus and have met/worked with a lot of people(i <3 making new friends/networking).

Its funny to me i feel college has worked in opposite form. typically 1st years have less on their plate and it gradually increases. But for me i feel i was very very busy my 1st and 2nd year and have gradually been less busy.

As far as my gpa im not 100% sure what is the requirement on my campus but i have an idea, which i believe i meet. (im working to be grad school competitive so im very aware of my gpa and its importance)

I am going to be a 5th year next year (senior standing) because it's hard to get classes in my major, i have a minor and i still work(on campus).

I think I have a lot to offer as i have experience holding official meetings, planning large well attended events, and reps my campus locally, nationally and on campus.

I feel like I'll have and will be missing something and i dont want to go on thinking woulda shoulda coulda if I didn't try. I was just wondering what you think? I dont think im too old or that it will look bad or something. I am secure in myself and because i know the person i am and i can and will bring something great, special and unique to any org. i just would like to know your thoughts and opinions.

Thanks so much ya'll