Rushing as a Senior

[tamu13]

School: Texas A&M University

I've been thinking about rushing this fall, the beginning of my senior year. Since joining my university I've always been seeking that sense of being a part of something bigger and it hasn't happened. My campus has no shortage of student organizations but after trying to get involved in a few, they seem like they carry no other meaning.

Recently I've been considering fraternity life. I'm not sure why I'm realizing so late in the game that it might be for me, but I don't want to waste any more time. It's the sense of unity and the connections you make that actually matter outside of a social environment. I guess you can say I'm tired of the superficiality of many of the other student's I've met. I want to be a part of something 'real' that matters after I graduate.

After talking to a few friends and my sister (former executive in her sorority's chapter), it seems that I'm pretty much looking at no bids. I have many things to bring to the table, but I understand that as a senior I am not as marketable than a freshman or sophomore.

I most likely will be spending an extra semester or two as a super-senior. I have at least 3 more semesters to go. And as far as age is concerned, I'm a bit younger than most seniors at 19, so I'm not sure if that hurts or helps.

So my questions to you: Do I have a shot, and what do I need to look out for as an upperclassman thinking about joining? Any other information or tips are appreciated.