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Originally Posted by southernroots
Hello! I have been lurking on GC for awhile but just now created an account for the purpose of my question. I live with 3 other girls and out of the 4 of us, 3 of us have questions regarding sorority recruitment.
1. One of my roommates pledged a sorority and was bullied by some of the actives and not really welcomed by her pledge class. So she dropped but really wants to be a part of a sorority so she wants to rush again the fall. What advice do y'all have for her that will help better her chances and prepare her as a junior rushing for a second time who depledged.
2. One of my roommates didn't rush this fall but wants to join a sorority in the spring. At our school we do not have informal recruitment, however each year certain sororities do take in spring pledges(the sororities varying each year). How does she go about telling sororities that she in interested?
3. My question is that I pledged a sorority but I am still not in love with it and with initiation approaching very soon, I'm scared I may not be ready for it. Is there anyway to push back not getting initiated yet? Like possibly getting initiated in the spring?
*I want to note that we do not go to a school in the SEC but we do go to a very large well known college in the south that has a very hard rush. We are also all currently sophomores that transferred. With that said, we only want POSITIVE advice on how to go about our situations. Thanks!
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This may be hard to come by, because none of you are in a good situation. Without knowing your campus, the reality is that juniors aren't attractive to sororities. Women who accept bids and then depledge aren't attractive either. Word gets around. The certain sororities who participate in spring recruitment will likely take in women they know, if it's as informal as you describe. Roomie 2 should contact the Panhellenic office to inquire about any official process.
I think you're in the best shape. Stay where you are and be thankful, and talk to your new member educator about any hesitation you're having.