Any suggestions?? SHSU

Hi everyone!! I am planning to rush for the fall at SHSU, I am very excited but a little nervous, to be honest, I do not know anyone who is in a sorority or an alumni, I have been getting my information off of the internet, trying to figure out things about recommendations, dress code for that week, and anything else that i need to know. I have looked at endless threads on this whole site that has helped me alot!! So thank you to all of you who took the time to advice PNM's like me on what they look for. Any additional advice that you can give me would be gratly appreciated. I would very much appreciate it also if anyone from SHSU can help me out on this. SInce dress code varies from school to school, and anything else that i need to know to rush at Sam. Thank you guys so much!!!

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Search the Rush forums...SHSU has been discussed multiple times

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If you've done some online research, good for you-- next step: Call SHSU. Their office of Greek Life should have someone on staff who can answer your questions.

Regarding recs, you need to talk to all your friends, relatives, your friends' relatives, teachers and family friends. Once you have exhausted this route, contact the Alumnae Panhellenic in your hometown. An Alumnae Panhellenic is the organizing body of sororities from the alumnae perspective and they have local chapters. You can get their contact information by calling the National Panhellenic Conference HQ (go to www.npcwomen.org for the number). Likely, if you live in TX, Alumnae Panhellenics are in high season for preparing recs. You'll need to call them and set up a meeting. The group will probably farm you out to have informational meetings with various alumnae who may help you secure your remaining recommendations.

The most important next step is making those phone calls. Good luck! As far as SHSU goes, you are best getting your recs in order, practicing answers to various questions you may be asked (IE: Tell me about yourself/Why are you interested in being in a sorority), and getting your attire settled. From there, go in with an open mind, ignore any idle gossip you may hear about the sororities and go into this experience to look for the chapter where you feel most at home. Good luck!