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If it is very close to recruitment and your anxiety is still very high, request to be put "behind the scenes" or to serve refreshments.

Shyness can be overcome, but recruitment as a sorority member is really not the time to kick that personality trait. The chapter is depending on its members to be prepared and strong to give the best possible impression to PNM's. If your shyness and anxiety about rushing others makes you feel that you will not be a benefit to the chapter "on the floor" meeting PNM's, you can be of huge help to the chapter in other areas. This is not meant to be unkind; it is meant to help you by answering your question and giving you some options.

This school year, take on a leadership role either in the chapter or in another campus activity. This will force you into the spotlight a little more and make you feel more confident about presenting in front of others. There are also speech and presentation classes, and usually there is at least one that is especially for people who get stage fright or who are shy. Acting for Non-Majors is another good class to help you overcome this anxiety. Do these things, go into the recruitment workshops next spring and you'll be ready to rush others next fall.

Good luck.