How to research houses before rush?

[carbonbeach81]

Thanks everyone. I never believe the stereotypes, the "tent talk." Most of what I've heard has been from non-Greeks or jealous girls or guys wanting to "boast" about fictional nighttime activities. That's why I believe research is so important, and all of you gave great ideas!

BenzGirl -- I just love when you said.....".....look for girls that would be there for her when her BF breaks up with her. Will they listen to her cry and comfort her, or will they be too wrapped up in the new Prada bag they just bought or booking flights to Europe for spring break?" It may seem obvious, but in the flurry of rush week it's a great constant reminder. In fact, it's what sisterhood is all about.

[carbonbeach81]

One more question......Since rush week goes by so fast, I'm curious about something. What types of rush questions will the recruiters ask that will tell them you're a last-season-Kors bag girl and have no money for Europe....that you are wearing great quality clothes but buy them at Nordie's anniversary sale. We were raised to buy great items at great prices, so I hope neither party (PNM or recruiters) get the wrong impression. If some of you could please tell me what rush questions would clarify this, I sure would appreciate it! Is it terribly obvious even in the short amount of time mixing? I've read the stickies, but still wonder about this.

[elleyk5187]

Originally Posted by carbonbeach81

One more question......Since rush week goes by so fast, I'm curious about something. What types of rush questions will the recruiters ask that will tell them you're a last-season-Kors bag girl and have no money for Europe....that you are wearing great quality clothes but buy them at Nordie's anniversary sale. We were raised to buy great items at great prices, so I hope neither party (PNM or recruiters) get the wrong impression. If some of you could please tell me what rush questions would clarify this, I sure would appreciate it! Is it terribly obvious even in the short amount of time mixing? I've read the stickies, but still wonder about this.

having money is not the reason why a house will cut you or keep you & if it is, then you shouldn't want to be part of that group in the first place. they won't ask you where you got your clothes or anything. as long as you look presentable & such, you'll be fine. they're more worried about what is on the inside than what's on the outside. there was never one time when i went through recruitment (i did it twice, once at a big 10 school but dropped because of personal reasons & once at a small school) that i felt like someone was thinking "omg did she get that at target or at saks?" worry about showing that you're a great person, posses leadership skills, etc.

hopefully that made sense, if not i'm really sorry!