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Treat this like a job interview.
1. Have some things you want to find out about the "job." Ask questions. Be an active listener. Follow up the recruiter's statements with questions about what she just said.
2. Have some things you want the "interviewer" to know about you. What are your selling points or strengths. Know them and don't be afraid to work them into conversation.
3. Have a few conversational topics that can spin off into longer conversations: moving into your student housing, majors, class registration, sign ups for student activities, where to shop in town...
Example: be able to explain why you chose your major. You will be asked your major, don't just answer- say your major and something about why you chose it.
4. Try to relax and smile. Self-confidence is attractive.
5. Be an active listener. Make eye contact. Listen. Follow up conversation cues.
6. Keep your head up. Without recs, your first cuts are probably going to be rough. That's not because there is something wrong with you. You just didn't turn in the paperwork on time. Don't take it personally.
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