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At my school, we have deferred formal recruitment. I went through as a freshman. I was so intimidated by the process that I wasn't myself. I was extremely quiet and reserved (which generally is not me at all). I actually ended up getting dropped. While I was upset because I felt rejected, I had been confused anyway and wasn't sure if the process was right for me. When formal recruitment rolled around the next year, I had seriously thought about it, and I felt that there was something missing in my life. So I decided to go through formal recruitment again. I knew what to expect, and I just felt more comfortable being myself. I had so much more fun the second time around. Where before I was confused and didn't know what I wanted, this time I found I house where I felt at home.
I was not the only person to go through recruitment for a second time. There were probably about 10 other girls who had gone through recruitment the previous year. Sometimes things happen and you don't always get what you want when you want it. I think that if you are still interested in joining a sorority, you should go through recruitment. It may be a completely different situation this time around. The houses may have changed-- you may have changed. I would not let your age dictate whether you go through recruitment. Deciding to go through formal recruitment again was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made.
If you do decide to go through recruitment again, keep an open mind about every house. You may have preconceived notions about what each house is like. However, each house may have changed within the last year into something you may or may not like. If you enter recruitment with an open mind and and open heart, I'm sure you'll find a house where you fit and that makes you happy. Good luck!
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