I also thought about rushing before I even came to college. Going greek was the best decision I have made in college. I encourage you to do formal rush in the fall at whichever school you are off to because this is when you will see all the sororities at an equal level. I chose to pledge my honor to the sisterhood of Pi Beta Phi( the very first sorority! April 21, 1867!).
I had heard so many wonderful things about Pi Phi in high school from local alumns and girls that came back from college to visit. As a matter of fact four consecutive Homecoming queens from my school ( including me!) went Pi Phi in college! During formal rush, on spirit night, you will most likely receive refreshments. In the Pi Phi rush party, my plastic champagne glass bottom fell off and I spilled sparkling cider all over the sister I was talking to! I was so embarrassed and slightly intimidated because all these girls were gorgeous and dressed in cute WHITE rush outfits! She looked at me and just started busting out laughing with me. She totally turned it into joke and I felt so comfortable.
I knew Pi Phi was a strong chapter nationally. There's TONS of alumn support and so many connections. Everywhere you go there's a sister. On my campus, there has never been an ill word spoken of Pi Phi. Our girls are so well rounded, classy, and approachable. They can outdrink the boys with style and grace at all the frat parties, yet have just as much fun studying and gorging on Jolly Ranchers at the library or spending the night in with a movie and Ben and Jerry! I feel comfortable calling any of our 100+ members to vent or laugh or just because I want to grab some frozen yogurt.
And look at the girls you are rushing with! On pref night...look around and see what kind of girls are there. If you see that girl from your Phil 101 class that you can't stand, be cautious. On the other hand, if you see a girl that you love from your Ro Chi group, it's a plus. Keep in mind that you will spend a lot of time with your pledge class. These girls become your closest friends in college and beyond. I am lucky to say that my entire pledge class is absolutely wonderful! I love them all and we respect and admire eachother for our values and beliefs and individual personalities. Listen to what the fraternity guys say as well. I know that sounds superficial, but that's when the truth comes out about certain reputations that chapters have on campus. I hope I helped some! Good luck with everything. I am sure that whatever sorority you pledge, you will never regret it. Like they say...whatever the letter, greeks do it better!
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