Siobhan

Originally posted by ariesrising:
I'd like some more specific info on the UBC chapters, and what rush is like at UBC, so if anyone out there can help, please respond=)

I went through rush in the early 1990's and back then, the Panhellenic House was still standing on NW Marine Drive. It has since been demolished and the new one is being constructed at the east end of campus. So it would be hard to gauge what Rush will be like, since I didn't do it in the new building.

Since it is summer time, one thing what you could do is to try to meet some of the existing members now.

To do this, contact the headoffices in the USA (look up on their websites) and tell them that you are interested in Rushing in September at UBC, but you don't know any sorority members personally, and could they tell you if any Summer Rush parties are going on in Vancouver this summer? (I went to some during the summer before I rushed.). The head offices would then contact the Vancouver chapter and inform them about you and this could help you to meet some members before Rush, rather than Rushing and making a "snap decision".

Also, ask you mother, sisters, female friends, anyone, if they were in a sorority and if so, could they provide a written recommendation for you (or if the sorority member in question does not know you personally, they could at least write a "letter of introduction").

What is Rush like? Be yourself, be sincere, smile, talk about what is interesting to you, and above all, be a lady (no talking about how much you like to drink and party).
I hope that this is of help to you and good luck.