rush advice
 

Hi guys! I'm planning to rush in the fall and i'm really nervous! The campus I'm transferring to is really small, so there aren't many sororities, but i think it will be so fun. I've read a lot all of your posts and you guys seem like great guys and girls and i would love to be a part of the greek system! Anyways, i just would like any rush advice or stories you could give me!! I'm going to have a job during school, is that going to be a problem? hope you guys can help me out. have a great day!

Valleygirl,

First of all, hello and welcome to GC! I'm so glad to hear that you're interested in being a part of Greek Life. :)

To answer your question about working during school... There are MANY Greeks who hold jobs in college. I was able to maintain a part-time job, take an overload of classes and still be president of my sorority back when I was in school! And there were many girls on the executive board who did even more than I did... One of my pledge sisters played tennis for the school, held an exec position in DZ, and still managed to keep a steady 4.0 GPA. :)

So, yes, you can definitely work, go to class, and still have time for sorority activities. The key is time management. You've got to come up with a schedule that works for you -- that allows you to keep your grades up while still participating in Greek events and holding down a job. It can be done, but it requires you to be responsible and organized. If you have good organizational and time management skills, then I say GO FOR IT! :D

Good luck! Tell us more about your school... what sororities are on campus? When does Rush start?

Can't wait to hear your Rush tales!

dzrose93 :D

I go to a mid-sized school and a lot of people here have to put themselves through school while paying their dues themselves. Working full-time is something that can be done (and in most cases is exactly what has to be done).

Just do what DZRose said. Remember that there are only 24 hours in a day and you sleep 5-8 of those away.

Good luck!

I work about 20-30 hours weekly and still manage excellent grades, studying for the LSAT, and involvement in Chi-O as well as holding several exec positions on campus committees. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

I actually think being in a sorority helps you learn how to organize your time better. I was able to work and contribute to my chapter. If you want to do something, you will figure out how to do it.

amen...amen
 

activity spawns activity...
if you are organized, you will be giant.
cheers
mmcat
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thank you!
 

thank you guys! you all are so nice, you make me want to rush even more!! i've noticed that when i told some people that i was going to rush, they have bad feelings towards sorority girls being all slutty, rich, snobs. how do you guys deal with people like this?

Re: thank you!
 

Hon, that's their problem. The best way to deal with anti-Greeks is to portray your organization in the best possible light at all times.

If you join a sorority, always remember that you are a representative of your GLO and that what you say or do reflects not just on you as an individual but on your sorority as a whole. Keep that in mind, and you'll show people that being in a sorority is a privilege and that your organization is something to be proud of.

As many here have said, it is all about time management...

I went to a small liberal arts college and there were about 10 greek organizations totall (mostly local).

I didn't go through the full on pledging experience until my senior year. I pledged during the fall semester. While pleding I also worked 30 hours a week, had a radio show, was the music director for my college radio station, did an internship and was a full-time student.

It's a lot of work, but it can be done if you manage you're time. Just trust yourself and how much you can REALLY do. Don't push yourself until you break. A lot of people think they'll just do everything and then breakdown. Be smart and go to people if things seem to get to hard. And of course, HAVE FUN. Good luck