Rushing at 25?
 

what do you think about rushing at 25?

need more info?
 

Hi!

Well, I supose that I'd need more information in order to answer your question. I remember you asking about this before, but I don't recall what your specific situation is. What year in school are you? Have you been through the recruitment process before? What have you done already?


......Kelly :)

I went to nearby UT-Chattanooga so I heard a little about rush up there (at UTK). I got the impression that it's extrememly competitive up there (although they do have a very large Greek system), more so than at UTC. It wasn't uncommon for us (at UTC) to pledge an occasional junior but even they were usually around 21 years old. I really don't think any of the groups pledged anyone much older than that. From what I know, UTK is very selective and tends to give bids to mostly freshman and a few sophomores. I'm not trying to discourage you in any way (But I did want to pass on what I had heard) and wish you the best of luck in whatever you decide to pursue!!!

Hi volgirl,

I don't know if you've seen the replies that we posted on the DZ forum for you, but I would strongly encourage you to check into alumnae initiation options if it looks like being a collegiate Greek at your school will be difficult. Please keep us updated on whatever you decide, and let me know if I can assist you in any way.

Carrie :)

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Just do it.

volgirl,

I rushed when I was 26. Although I was cut after the 2nd round,I would not trade my experience for the world. I'd be more then happy to tell you about my experience. You can either email me of pm me.

I would like to mention that in most cases for alumnae initiates, you cannot pursue alumnae iniation if you presently meet the criteria for Collegian Membership. So, if someone is in school full time (rather than working) working on their undergrad, I would suspect that they would not be eligible for Alumnae Initiation, as they could feasibly rush.

However, if someone already has an undergrad degree (and say, they're doing a post-grad degree) or if they're married and back at school, in most sorority cases, the woman would have the option of alumnae status.

If you wanted to pursue Alumnae Initiation, yet you meet the criteria for a Collegian Member, you *MAY* be able to get considered, based on the fact that you're slightly older than the "typical" rushee would usually be (i.e. 18, 19, 20).

volgirl,

Not all NPC sororities do alumna initiation... I wish mine did...

If you're an undergrad, your best option to join a GLO is through formal or informal rush. Your age should be irrelevant ~ if you're a 25-year-old who took some time off before going to college, and you're now a freshman, it's no different than an 18-year-old who went straight through from high school.

If you already have your bachelor's, you should pursue alumna initiation, because you no longer meet the criteria for collegiate membership.

Good luck with whatever you decide to pursue. :)

I think that this really depends upon where you are in school and why you want to affiliate. Most 25 year olds want to affiliate for lifetime reasons, not for the same reasons that most 18 year olds affiliate. I've chapters pledge members who were slightly older -- sometimes they are able to fit into the chapter, other times they aren't. It depends upon the campus, the chapter and the members' intersts.

Good luck no matter what you decide and never forget that you'll have a chance to join some groups as an alum after you get your bachelors.

I agree with Skip. Just do it! Besides what's the worst that can happen? You don't get a bid, but at least you tried. Good luck!:D

Go For it!!
 

I'm not sure what kind of campus you are on, but in my chapter it is not uncommon for people 25yrs and up to rush. I am on a commuter campus and the student population is older then
the "normal" college age. I think that it is wondeful to have a mix of ages, because older members offer a great variety of life experiences. We currently have a member who is 29, engaged and has a 9yr old son. She is one of our greatest members and our chapter does not look at her as any different. So all in all I say if your meant to be greek....GO FOR IT!!!!! You'll be happy you did...:)

You could always go through formal or informal rush and see what happens. It would probably be a great experience and get you familiar with all of the GLOs on your campus. The worst is that you will not receive a bid. It will still leave your options open for alumnae initiation. Just be sure not to accept a bid from a GLO if you don't think that it is the one for you.

hey there
I think it is a good idea. My cousin pledged us this semester and was 24, while we had no problem gib=ving her a bid, she did while pledging. She complained a lot that she was too old for this etc, and too practical for it etc, which did piss a lot of sisters off.
Anyhow, her age was not an issue with us until she made it one.
I honestly think if you are a freshmen there should be no difference, but I think a few factors they may play into it are:
How do you look, old for your age, young for age
How do you act: really mature, or are you still like a 2 year old at heart, ex: are you willing to mix, meet new people, not feel like you overpower the sisters bc they are younger than you.
For ex my cousin kept sayiong she did not want a big bc she could not look up to people younger than her.
I tried to tell her it's not numerical age, but sorority age.(you look up to sisters before you regardless of age)
My point, I think there is no reason you should not do this, and I hope you get a bid:)
My advice: the less you make your age an issue the less the sisters will:)
GOOD LUCK:)

I MEANT TO TYPE 20 YEAR OLD AT HEART NOT 2!

We bidded a girl last year that was 24 or 25, she is older than the rest of us. We liked her suring rush, that when it came time to go over stats such as grades we kept her because we liked her. Another sorority has bidded someone who had a husband in the military. If you are eligible to rush, then do it! You'll never know until you try!

We have an "older-than-typical" new member. I met her during recruitment & wouldn't have known that she was older if she hadn't mentioned it. Give it a shot & don't be preoccupied with your age, it's possible that no one will think of it if you don't say anything.
Heidi

Ok, I've got to say it.

If a 25 year old rushed at my school or rushed at a competitive rush like the SEC, Iam sorry, but they'd find it very difficult if not impossible to receive a bid.

Competetive rushes are hard. And often they are not fair. But they do cater to and look for 18-19 year old rushees.

It does depend on the school and how competitive their rushes are. Just be smart about it and know your campus-- if you are 25 and rushing at LSU--its going to be very very very hard. More relaxed campuses would not be.

I'm not in your area, and I've been alum for a few years, but there was a woman in my chapter at that time who was 25. There was also an active member in one of the fraternities older than her.
Like some of the others mentioned, it would depend on how competitive rush is at your school. You'll never know unless you try, though!

Get off the Broom Sticks about age!:)

I was 24 when I started my local and while I am know a LXA I am still going strong in support of My Internatioanal and My Chapter!

When you go to school right out of High School, you are young and dumb, and you learn from those that have been there and can teach you what it is all about. Why not someone who is maturer who can shed a little better light on the situation?;)

Age designation sucks as When I pledged a local before it became a National I was older then all of them! :cool:

As the young Bull said about the young female Bulls down below, lets go get one, and the Old Bull said why dont we walk down and get all of them!;)

Tom,

All I am saying is you have to know your own campus. A 25 year old sorority PNM at USC would be shut out. Its sad but true.

For fraternities, I think less focus is on age, older guys rushing would probably find a home. Not so for women on campuses with very competitive rushes.

:)
Amy

Amy, I understand where you are coming from. It would be a challenge. I think some chapters are set on what they look for and if you don't fit it, you are outta there.

Maybe a chapter is looking for some leadership? Maybe they can see age/maturity as a good quality in a PNM. It all depends on the school.

Tom, fraternities are very different regarding that kind of situation.

Good Luck.

I just initiated a 32 year old transfer student into our fraternity. He was quite excellent about making his age not an issue, however, he would quite often talk about his 7 year old daughter at home... :)

-MK

Volgirl, would you tell us what sorority you chose?

Thanks Volgirl. I am sure you are going to make a great new addition to AXD. Good Luck :)

i need help can someone PM on the options a college grad has on participated and becoming an alumnae initiate?

Instead of soliciting help in regards to AI, you may want to read the important announcement at the top of the Alumnae Initation sub-forum.

http://greekchat.com/gcforums/announcement.php?f=208

I am new to this site and I would like to get some infor on rushing. I would love to join a sorority, however I already have my degree. What steps should or do I need to take. I heard something about alumnae initiations. Can someone give me more info on thst? I live in new yourk city. and would also like to know if there are any rushes going on there. Which websites would have info on them?

http://greekchat.com/gcforums/announcement.php?f=208

There is no "rushing" for alumnae initiation.

If you're seeking an NPHC you'll need to go to the group's national website for any membership info.