Shy One Invited to Open Recruitment

[Sunflowers]

This is my first year at this particular university. I switched majors from a fine arts major to a medical major, so where I would have been once a junior, I am now classified as a sophomore due to prerequisites.

Two days ago, we had a group project for science, and the professor placed me as the project leader. When I am nervous, I tend to make jokes, and because I am shy, this happens frequently in group settings where I do not know anyone. The girls were all having a bit of a rough day, and to try to lighten the mood, I started to crack a few jokes, which helped. One of them started to discuss personality quirks, and we each discussed own of our own and how it affected us. I mentioned the one I previously stated about me being painfully shy and how, while I would love to rush for a sorority, I was afraid I would be too shy to speak up during the meeting events.

I didn't realize I had a sister in our group. She brighten when I mentioned I was interested in looking into sororities, and she formally invited me to an open recruitment event next weekend. Excited (and still utterly nervous), I accepted. While I do not think the fact I am a legacy at this chapter will affect my standing since it is an open recruitment event, I am still very much excited about the possibility of overcoming my shyness and being involved in such a wonderful sisterhood.

However, I am wary that my shyness will get in the way. Does anyone have any unique suggestions about how to not let the proverbial cat catch my tongue? I really hope this works out - these seem like fantastic girls to be with (although house is very lovely here!).