Uf Rush

[Greekopedia]

do you have friends in the community already? that may help your chances.

If anything, there are plenty of opportunities at UF.

[FSUZeta]

dale, if you are a junior new member, you will be treated no differently than a freshman new member. you will have no more or less requirements than any other new member.

as too the question are you too old-are you in your early 20's or are you 35? that will make a difference, and we really can't answer your question without knowing that.

[PhoenixAzul]

is it just me, or do all the chapters at UF have ridiculously well done websites?

[MJo19]

Originally Posted by PhoenixAzul

is it just me, or do all the chapters at UF have ridiculously well done websites?

I agree with you..they all seem to be really well done and they look great.

[ufpiphi]

I'm new to GC but I've spent the past two weeks reading the rush threads as I get more anxious to be on the other side of rush for the very first time. I decided to join today, because I'm so impressed by the unity and camaraderie of Greek women from all chapters, all across the country. I only wish I had found this site last year when I was a nervous PNM!

I also wanted to be able to comment on this thread. I rushed at UF as as sophomore, and my head was filled with all sorts of negative comments about my age and class status going into rush. I was cut heavily by houses that are adament about only taking freshman [there are several] but in the end, it worked out well and I'm in a house I know I belong in.

A very good friend of mine, who last year was a huge supporter of my decision to rush, was a junior when she joined her house. She had the same concerns and fears as you and I but she reassured me that the truth is that if a house has enough interest in you and wants you to be their sister, they will overlook something as petty as class status.

Being a junior and receiving a bid at UF is not unheard of and I encourage you to rush if you whole heartedly feel you want to be a part of a GLO. The Greek community at UF is very strong and a system to be a part of. In the past year alone, so many doors have been opened for me as the result of being Greek.

I hope that you'll follow your heart and give it all a try, I'm certain you are going to receive a lot of positive advice and support from the members of this community.

Best wishes

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by ufpiphi

I'm new to GC but I've spent the past two weeks reading the rush threads as I get more anxious to be on the other side of rush for the very first time. I decided to join today, because I'm so impressed by the unity and camaraderie of Greek women from all chapters, all across the country. I only wish I had found this site last year when I was a nervous PNM!

I also wanted to be able to comment on this thread. I rushed at UF as as sophomore, and my head was filled with all sorts of negative comments about my age and class status going into rush. I was cut heavily by houses that are adament about only taking freshman [there are several] but in the end, it worked out well and I'm in a house I know I belong in.

A very good friend of mine, who last year was a huge supporter of my decision to rush, was a junior when she joined her house. She had the same concerns and fears as you and I but she reassured me that the truth is that if a house has enough interest in you and wants you to be their sister, they will overlook something as petty as class status.

Being a junior and receiving a bid at UF is not unheard of and I encourage you to rush if you whole heartedly feel you want to be a part of a GLO. The Greek community at UF is very strong and a system to be a part of. In the past year alone, so many doors have been opened for me as the result of being Greek.

I hope that you'll follow your heart and give it all a try, I'm certain you are going to receive a lot of positive advice and support from the members of this community.

Best wishes

Welcome to GC! I'm sure one of the Pi Phis will direct you to their forum for introductions and all that, but I wanted to be the first to say hi!

[blueangel]

I received a bid at UF when I was a junior.. but that was in the 1980's. I don't know how things have changed over the years.

But no matter.. I'd say, go for it! The rush experience itself is really something not to be missed.. and as Penguin Trax said.. if you don't find a home during formal rush.. go for informal rush.

Go in with a positive attitude, smile, and be friendly. Don't find yourself apologizing for your age. I wouldn't even bring it up.

Some things that may help you: Read Dale Carnegie's classic, "How to Make Friends and Influence People." It should be the bible for all girls going through rush. It teaches you not only how to make new friends, but how to make conversation and to leave a good impression.

Think about how you can market yourself. I don't mean being fake; I mean letting the girls know who you are and why you're something special. Do you have an unusual hobby? Remember that at UF, there are a lot of girls going through rush, and you only have a short time to make yourself memorable.

I often wear an engraved gold bracelet my grandmother had bought for me when I was awarded my black belt in judo. It's a beautiful piece, and people always lean over to read what it says. I wore it at rush (not for that reason, but just because it's special to me) and it not only helped to be a great conversation starter for the girls rushing me, but I think it made me very easy to remember. How many black belts in judo do you know who went through rush??!!!

So, if you play rugby, or you paint.. do you have a charm you can wear that shows off your talent? It's a great conversation starter, and could make you stand out from the crowd.

Most of all, have fun.

[FSUZeta]

oh, my heavens dale, you are not old!! your class standing will matter more to some chapters than your age. as others have said, most likely, some chapters will release you because you are an upperclass woman and they want only freshmen, but there are others to whom class standing matters less. give it your best shot, and see what happens. as i once told someone else, if you don't try, you won't pledge!!

[GatorSmiles]

Hey all-

Our orientation was last nght and was great....my Pi Chis are awesome

Off to round one, hoping I dont pass out and melt in the florida heat

[blueangel]

Originally Posted by GeekyPenguin

Just quoting this for posterity.

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Why thank you GP.