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I received a bid at UF when I was a junior.. but that was in the 1980's. I don't know how things have changed over the years.
But no matter.. I'd say, go for it! The rush experience itself is really something not to be missed.. and as Penguin Trax said.. if you don't find a home during formal rush.. go for informal rush.
Go in with a positive attitude, smile, and be friendly. Don't find yourself apologizing for your age. I wouldn't even bring it up.
Some things that may help you: Read Dale Carnegie's classic, "How to Make Friends and Influence People." It should be the bible for all girls going through rush. It teaches you not only how to make new friends, but how to make conversation and to leave a good impression.
Think about how you can market yourself. I don't mean being fake; I mean letting the girls know who you are and why you're something special. Do you have an unusual hobby? Remember that at UF, there are a lot of girls going through rush, and you only have a short time to make yourself memorable.
I often wear an engraved gold bracelet my grandmother had bought for me when I was awarded my black belt in judo. It's a beautiful piece, and people always lean over to read what it says. I wore it at rush (not for that reason, but just because it's special to me) and it not only helped to be a great conversation starter for the girls rushing me, but I think it made me very easy to remember. How many black belts in judo do you know who went through rush??!!!
So, if you play rugby, or you paint.. do you have a charm you can wear that shows off your talent? It's a great conversation starter, and could make you stand out from the crowd.
Most of all, have fun.
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