Standing out as a Sophomore

[ellebud]

Instantiously: Kind of equals sound bytes. For instance...What movies did you see this summer?

Uhh, last Wednesday, or maybe Thursday I forget which...I saw the Sex and the City movie.........

Did you like it?

Yeah, it was cute.

or:

Did you see Sex and the City 2?

OMG, after the series and the first movie, didn't know if they could top the fashions (remember, don't set yourself up to say loved it/hated it) but I loved Carrie's outfit (hated Carrie's outfit) in.............Did you see the movie? Didn't you love it?

Be prepared to ask/answer topical, fun questions. But always involve the sister, with her valued opinion, in the conversation.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by ellebud

Instantiously: Kind of equals sound bytes. For instance...What movies did you see this summer?

Uhh, last Wednesday, or maybe Thursday I forget which...I saw the Sex and the City movie.........

Did you like it?

Yeah, it was cute.

or:

Did you see Sex and the City 2?

OMG, after the series and the first movie, didn't know if they could top the fashions (remember, don't set yourself up to say loved it/hated it) but I loved Carrie's outfit (hated Carrie's outfit) in.............Did you see the movie? Didn't you love it?

Be prepared to ask/answer topical, fun questions. But always involve the sister, with her valued opinion, in the conversation.

He meant that you spelled it wrong. Instantaneously.

[ellebud]

Oh, and another thing: Depending on the location of the school (see conversation above) do not give a review of a movie, performer or a cd. You never know if you're insulting the producer's/performer/designer's kid. Happened to my daughter....she kept her mouth shut...but no one insults a family member lightly. (She was the insulted, the other the insultee.) This holds true in all parts of the US where certain industries rule. (i.e. Michigan, "I'd NEVER buy an American car")

....Although I admit to making a really political point when I was going through. It worked out ok for me.

[ellebud]

AAAARRRHHH!!!! Sorry, I read and spell too quickly. (Or maybe it is age?) I'll go with age.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by ellebud

AAAARRRHHH!!!! Sorry, I read and spell too quickly. (Or maybe it is age?) I'll go with age.

Proofing is tough...you can read things a million times and never see the error, but a new set of eyes will see it instantaneously!

[FleurGirl]

As one who went through as a sophomore, I found it really helped me to talk about why I decided not to go through my freshman year. Personally, I decided to wait because I didn't think I was in it for the right reasons my freshman year, and waiting that extra time allowed me to figure out my place on campus and get to know some of the girls before trying to rush. Clearly, this won't work everywhere (and it might even totally work against you, I have no idea what it's like at your school!) but that was my personal experience. Your reasons are likely different, but I personally think that it helps to talk about why you waited. Obviously, your good grades and campus involvement will help! Stay positive

[BeeBee23]

I rushed as a sophomore also, and in some ways I think it helped me in standing out through the conversations we had. Because I was a sophomore, I didnt live on campus so the typical dorm questions were put to rest. Instead the sisters and I would talk about why I waited to rush, what I was already involved with in college, how I was liking my major, ect. I came into rush only knowing a handful of greek women and pledged my first choice house where I didn't know any girls. While I realize that my experience is not typical, I think that upperclassmen have a leg up on freshman in some aspects. If you have involvement, you've already proven to the chapter that you are active in the campus community...and not just a freshman SAYING you will be (when you possibly wont) you also may already know sorority women. Or, you might have similar experiences are the sisters you meet such as dorm life, clubs youre involved in, ect.