New Rushee at East Carolina

PirateGal · #1 08-29-2005, 10:55 PM

Hi all! I've been reading the threads on the Rush board pretty diligently lately, trying to glean any bit of information that could help me throughout my recruitment process.

I have some concerns because I don't know anyone intimately who was/is a part of a sorority. I came into the game kind of late also and didn't even know about recs and such. Nothing was in our recruitment booklet about letters of recommendation, so I hadn't heard of them until I came to GC.

I'm a transfer student (transferred in as a sophomore though I attended 3 other schools). I've read a lot about chapters cutting sophomores and upperclassmen. ECU will be my home for the next 3 years, and one of the most significant reasons why I'm thinking Greek is for the unity, sisterhood, spirit of community, and opportunities with many different philanthropy projects it provides. I have good reasons for attending and leaving all the schools I did, but I'm so worried with how it looks to sororities.

Does anyone know how competitive recruitment is at ECU? Have I shot myself in the foot with all my mistakes before even starting recruitment?

Also, I have an awesome GPA (4.0). Is it okay to mention this if during a chat with a member they mention classes or extra-curricular activities (I’ve been tutoring now for a few years), or does it seem arrogant and stuck-up?

I'm going into recruitment with an open mind though. I really want to learn as much as I can about the distinct sororities on campus and Greek life. If at the end, I don't get a bid, I'll try to remember that there is a reason for it.