Ok, so I'm a freshman who will be rushing next year as a sophomore at a certain California school with a majorly competitive rush.
The thing is, I really had trouble this year. I'm not weird or bad-looking, but my general shyness and living in a socially-isolated dorm kept me from really socializing this year. I realize that this is my own fault, I'm not making excuses. Part of the reason I'm rushing is so that I can turn this situation around and have people to go out with on Thursday nights. But I'm scared that this year will come back to haunt me in rush next year.
Of course, I will put my full efforts into presenting myself well, and my GPA is pretty good. But, if the girls have never heard of me or seen me around, am I basically doomed?
I know it sounds bad, but I don't want to end up with a house that just takes whoever is left. I'm not a snob, and I don't just want the popular ones. Like everybody, I just want to have as many options as possible. So any suggestions or thoughts would really be appreciated.