[PhoenixAzul]

My esteemed fellow Ohioan is correct. Only you can determine if this is worth it. Keep in mind, though, that this is one of those things you get one shot at in life (generally). You're never going to be an undergrad again, and if you're interested, this might be your one and only chance. I don't say this to pressure you, I say this in the "Carpe Diem", "nothing ventured nothing gained" sense.

Yes, rush can be a significant investment in time and emotional energy, but the payoff regardless of your end result is huge. If you join a sisterhood, then you've made a bond for life. If you decide sorority life isn't for you, then you know a lot more about yourself as a person.

The financial investment is significant, and that may mean not taking an executive position so that you can work part time and pay your fees (had a lot of friends do this). Most sisterhoods offer some sort of financial plans or will work with you to make paying your fees do-able. Definitely don't take this lightly, but the sororities will be upfront with you about their fees, you have to be upfront about what you will be willing to do to meet that responsibility of membership.

RE: Clothes for rush. Do you have older sisters/cousins? Friends? I'm sure you can find someone to swap clothes with for formal rounds. And they don't have to be super formal/expensive, just smartly worn...clean, pressed, well fitted.