I am a U of M fan but, as OTW said, went to EMU down the road. However, I have been involved with U of M's campus somewhat over the years.
U of M holds their formal recruitment in the fall so this will be informal and, most likely, only those chapters not at Chapter Total will be participating. Since it is informal, there will be fewer PNMs also. I believe it is relatively new for them to hold a structured informal winter recruitment.
As for conversing with the sisters in the houses, think about it. Since starting college, you've conversed with a whole lot of people you didn't know before! Some of them you will "click" with right away and walk away thinking "I can't believe I was worried about what to talk about" because you never run out of things to talk with them about. With some, it may be awkward, in part because you are BOTH nervous or because it's someone you just didn't "click" with.
The chapters at Michigan are so big that I think anybody can find a group within any of the chapters with whom they feel comfortable. The houses are all big and beautifully decorated. I can say that, as a collegiate member (20+ years ago), at EMU, we were always in awe of the houses and chapters at Michigan. Oh to live in a house with a meal plan, cook, house boys... <sigh>.
I wish you the best of luck with your recruitment! U of M is a great Greek campus!
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