[victoriana]

-Were most of the people that you encountered in your rho chi group and at rush parties nice and talkative?
Yes, 98% of the time. There's a good possibility that you might get paired off with someone you just don't click with. If this happens, just be as polite and conversational as possible.
-Did you make a lot of friends in your rho chi group and with fellow rushees? Did things ever get awkward?
Yes! I still talk to most of the girls I met in my Rho Chi group. Things only got awkward when people started trash talking certain chapters. If that happens, just remove yourself from the situation.
-Was it hard for you to make conversation at rush parties or does it typically flow easily?
I found that a lot of the same topics got brought up every time. After your first chapter visit, you should have a good feel for what the conversations will be like, and then it will probably flow easier. Conversations were only hard when I got paired up with a rusher who I had little in common with.
-Did you think that it was hard to get into a sorority?
No, not really. But my campus isn't competitive AT all, so your experience may vary.
-Once/if you got into the sorority, was it easy to make friends and did people try to talk to you all the time, or was it clique-ish?
I found it easy to make friends because I am an extrovert and I put forth the effort to talk to people. If you wait for people to come to you, it might take longer for you to make friends. I would advise you to take the first step in getting to know your new sisters.
-Do most people in your sorority drink and party all the time?
It's not like we, as a chapter, encourage this behavior. It's an individual choice. Some chapters have more party girls than others, but keep in mind that there will most likely be a group of girls who aren't into drinking and going out a lot. Don't listen to the tent talk about which chapter is "the party girl" sorority.
-Can you live in the house during your freshman year or do you have to wait until sophomore?
In my experience, girls have to wait until their second or third year to live in the house due to lack of space. If there is a vacant spot though, a chapter may allow a new member/freshman to fill it.