My live recruitment story, Spring 2008

[FlaGirl07]

So obviously I am at a university in Florida, attending a pretty big school. Next week they are beginning an informal Spring Recruitment for women who were unable to rush in the fall to get to know the sororities better and ask questions. Unfortunately not all of the sororities are accepting new members right now so I'm not sure which ones are participating. I am not concerned about finding the most 'popular' sorority to join, so of course I wouldn't be bummed if ABC wasn't accepting new membership. I'm trying to find one that I would feel completely comfortable being myself in.

Wish me luck!

[Zeta13Girl]

Good Luck Florida Girl ... PS im super jealous your in FL with the warm weather and I'm suffering through 20 degree weather up in PA!

[FSUZeta]

a year or two ago another pnm reported her informal recruitment experience at uf here on greekchat. she went in not knowing what to expect, and ended up falling in love with one chapter and happily accepted a bid from them. i wish the same for you!!

[Scandia]

Good luck! Please keep us updated.

[KSUViolet06]

Best of luck!

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by FlaGirl07

Ok so an introductory meeting was tonight. It was a chance for potential girls to meet all the chapters at our school and chat with the members. It went fabulously! There are 3 sororities that I REALLY have my eye on, but unfortunately two of them aren't rushing until the fall. If the other sorority is interested in me I should receive an email tonight inviting me to do an informal rush this week. I am torn between this one sorority or just waiting until fall....ahhh!!

I'd say check out every chapter that is participating this semester. If you find one you like, and they offer you a bid, it might be a good idea to take it. It's not unheard of for juniors to get bids even at the most competitive schools, but the longer you wait, the harder it will get. I'd hate for you to blow a chance with a chapter that would be a great fit and available for you to join now, only to not have any of those three as a choice in fall recruitment.

[Thetagirl218]

Edit!

[KSUViolet06]

I don't know what school you're at, but at the bigger schools in FL like UF & FSU, it can be harder for upperclassmen to get bids. It's not totally impossible, but your chance of getting a bid would be less than that of a freshman or sophomore.

[smiley21]

I definitely say give informal recruitment a chance. I agree that if you wait for fall, your chances will be very slim. Maximize your opportunity now. If you get a bid from an sorority that you really like, then I think you should accept.

[FSUZeta]

fingers crossed that you receive emails for all the sororities that can participate in informal recruitment. give them all a good look, and visit them each several times if you are invited to.

in other words, give yourself as many chances to fall in love with these 3chapters as you can. if it doesn't work out, you can always give fall recruitment a try, but why delay enjoying the fun and sisterhood you can be enjoying now, for something that might not materialize in the fall?

[Benzgirl]

Consider all invitations and decide if you could call it "home". If it doesn't fit you, you will know. But, the longer you go on through school, the harder it is at an SEC school to receive a bid.

Good luck on your invites!

[FlaGirl07]

I got an email from one of the chapters that is participating in spring recruitment inviting me to come to the house tonight for a get-together. I'm really excited because I really enjoyed talking to the girls last night...We'll see how it goes!

[OleMissGlitter]

Good luck!

[FSUZeta]

hooray!!

[Hayley2007]

How exciting! Good luck and let us know how things go!