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My big suggestion to collegiates is to try to be a little bit objective when planning or discussing recruitment. Just because the "under the sea" sketch clinched it for you, and made you realize you wanted to be a Upsilon Upsilon forever, doesn't mean it still works for pnms two or three years later.
Be willing to "let go" even though it's painful to see something end.
Also, what's "traditional" for your chapter to do at rush, (e.g. cheesecake with our flower, the hydrangea frosted on top) means virtually nothing to a pnm meeting your chapter for the first time. Try and be open to new ideas, they may really work.
Along the same lines, when in a workshop environment try to not repeat what has already been said, instead, briefly acknowledge that you agree with the what has been said already and then add something new if you have a genuinely new thought to add. This will cut workshops by hours, I promise. Clearly the experience of rush is a pretty precious and emotional one for all of us (have you noticed that we alumnae go crazy for these rush threads, that should tell you something) but not every account of every recruitment experience belongs in every workshop. Don't feel slighted by this, it's just the nature of working within a group, and will be an invaluable skill in all your future meetings within your chosen career.
Also, it's not such a terrible idea to say hello to the alumnae that come to assist. Walk up, say hello, introduce yourself and give them the essentials; your name, year, major and office. It will make their night, believe me. You may benefit as well, some alumnae are only a few years out of school, they can be potential friends as well as rush help, so keep that in mind.
great topic as usual honeychile!
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