I really look at it this way. You are going on a job interview. You don't want to show up at a job interview wearing TONS of makeup, tons of jewelry, sexy clothes, etc. Even if you are interviewing with a company that is super casual in the basement of a guys house, you should still wear a business suit. You adapt to the climate.
Think the same with rush. You can still show your individuality but you wouldn't go to a job interview and talk and talk and talk about all the dates you go on, right? You would put your best foot forward and when you can SUBTLY throw in that you just happen to volunteer for the AIDS walk and you're interviewing with a company that does AIDS research, that is smart interviewing skills.
If you wear a lot of makeup that is who you are, BUT would you tone in down if you were interviewing with Microsoft? I would think you probably would.
Again, these are just my opinions.
Here's more.
1) Be careful about what you say to your Rho Chi. I personally had a horrible experience with mine and thankfully I didn't say anything too personal in front of her.
2) If you sit on the floor, or a chair too, sit up straight, don't lounge. I have seen way too many girls practically laying on the floor. Sit lady like with your legs together and crossed whenever possible.
3) Again, like a job interview, do research. Look at the sororities web site and throw in that you know their philanthrophy is XYZ. That would score some points most likely. You are showing interest.
4) I would listen to other girls (I would) but not participate in the discussion. I know I know you need to make the decision for yourself but I will be honest, I made a lot of my decisions based on the type of girl that was making a statement about a certain house. This classless and rude and arrogant girl was invited back to a certain house again and again and I didn't want to be a part of that group if they invite back girls like that.
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Originally posted by TideGirl657:
Thank you soooo much. You just gave us some of the "unspoken" tips. The only one that somewhat disturbs me is the one about makeup. So they might cut me if I wear a good deal of makeup?
gggggggggrrrrr...this is all sooo stressful!!! aaaaagghh.
It just seems to me that with all these bits of advice, I'm gonna go in acting like something that I'm just not. If these are the girls who I want as sisters, why is it so important for me to sensor all that I say?? thank you again for all your help!!
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