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Originally Posted by ufpiphi

I'm new to GC but I've spent the past two weeks reading the rush threads as I get more anxious to be on the other side of rush for the very first time. I decided to join today, because I'm so impressed by the unity and camaraderie of Greek women from all chapters, all across the country. I only wish I had found this site last year when I was a nervous PNM!

I also wanted to be able to comment on this thread. I rushed at UF as as sophomore, and my head was filled with all sorts of negative comments about my age and class status going into rush. I was cut heavily by houses that are adament about only taking freshman [there are several] but in the end, it worked out well and I'm in a house I know I belong in.

A very good friend of mine, who last year was a huge supporter of my decision to rush, was a junior when she joined her house. She had the same concerns and fears as you and I but she reassured me that the truth is that if a house has enough interest in you and wants you to be their sister, they will overlook something as petty as class status.

Being a junior and receiving a bid at UF is not unheard of and I encourage you to rush if you whole heartedly feel you want to be a part of a GLO. The Greek community at UF is very strong and a system to be a part of. In the past year alone, so many doors have been opened for me as the result of being Greek.

I hope that you'll follow your heart and give it all a try, I'm certain you are going to receive a lot of positive advice and support from the members of this community.

Best wishes

Welcome to GC! I'm sure one of the Pi Phis will direct you to their forum for introductions and all that, but I wanted to be the first to say hi!