[GMUBunny]

I went through informal recruitment when I pledged ZTA, and was thrown into the deep end for formal on the sister side. What an eye-opener. The thing I always tell friends who seem unsure is a) go through with it and give each group a chance but b) do not fill out a bid card if you are still unsure. You're stuck for a year if you depledge c) try again for informal recruitment if you think there was a group or two you liked but just didn't get to know that well. Usually informal gives you more time and freedom to get to know the girls. I would never push someone to pledge if their heart really wasn't into it d) if you end up deciding that a social sorority isn't for you, try an honor society, a co-ed service frat, or something related to your major. I am also a member of Lambda Alpha Epsilon (American Criminal Justice Association) which will probably look more impressive on my resume than anything else I do. Don't knock the academic groups. They'll go a long way. I don't think any of us could stress enough that joining a sorority is a LIFETIME commitment so don't join a house if you really don't feel at home there (when in doubt, get the heck out)! Good luck to all of you!