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Originally Posted by SamanthaBay
Haha, after listening to all talk to me and the way you do I really dont want to rush now. Thanks ladies! agzg, im just trying to get ahead of the game theres nothing wrong with that.
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First, not everyone gets all touchy and twitchy at PNMs trying to get information, but posts like this will turn off the rest of us who might remain a little more cordial. So...cut that out.
Your age might hurt you. It's reality. It's happened on my campus, and the main reason (speaking for my chapter, at least, since I obviously am not privy to selection for the others) was that they were wary of having a 25 year old new member and were worried that she might not be able to handle 18 and 19 year olds telling her what to do all that well. And that's something to consider. Girls much younger and less experienced than yourself will be running the chapter you join, and you have to be ok with that.
If you are, you'll need to:
-Get recs. Search for recs+Texas Tec here to get more specific information as well as general threads on recs which will help you find them if you don't know many Greek alums.
-Practice conversation skills. You'll need to be confident and at ease talking to 18-22 year old strangers. Practice small talk whenever you can.
-Package yourself. Include on your resume your volunteer work, activities, honors, etc. This is a great place to brag on yourself because trust me, no one else will.
-Make sure you have a good GPA. This is going to be important no matter where you are.
-Look your best. Pick outfits that you feel confident in, are appropriate for the occasion (your recruitment counselors will help you with specifics, since what to wear when differs from campus to campus), and look nice. This doesn't have to mean expensive...what it does mean is outfits that fit you correctly, make you feel confident, and have no stains etc. Be well groomed (brush your hair and teeth, wear deodorant, make sure whatever make up you use is fresh...the basics).
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Have an open mind.