[Kansas City]

Originally Posted by Sunflowers

This is my first year at this particular university. I switched majors from a fine arts major to a medical major, so where I would have been once a junior, I am now classified as a sophomore due to prerequisites.

Two days ago, we had a group project for science, and the professor placed me as the project leader. When I am nervous, I tend to make jokes, and because I am shy, this happens frequently in group settings where I do not know anyone. The girls were all having a bit of a rough day, and to try to lighten the mood, I started to crack a few jokes, which helped. One of them started to discuss personality quirks, and we each discussed own of our own and how it affected us. I mentioned the one I previously stated about me being painfully shy and how, while I would love to rush for a sorority, I was afraid I would be too shy to speak up during the meeting events.

I didn't realize I had a sister in our group. She brighten when I mentioned I was interested in looking into sororities, and she formally invited me to an open recruitment event next weekend. Excited (and still utterly nervous), I accepted. While I do not think the fact I am a legacy at this chapter will affect my standing since it is an open recruitment event, I am still very much excited about the possibility of overcoming my shyness and being involved in such a wonderful sisterhood.

However, I am wary that my shyness will get in the way. Does anyone have any unique suggestions about how to not let the proverbial cat catch my tongue? I really hope this works out - these seem like fantastic girls to be with (although house is very lovely here!).

You should go and be yourself just like you were when you got invited to the event. Not everyone in a house needs to be loud and outgoing. Quiet and shy are traits that can be appreciated if the member is dedicated and a hard worker. Good luck.