HELP! I'm a foreign exchange student wanting to rush a sorority!

[thetygerlily]

Originally Posted by Sunshine91

Sorry about the 'search' thing too - I did type in exchange student into search a few hours ago but nothing came up - now I've found a couple of threads!

Try terms like "foreign" or "international" as well... the exchange student idea isn't as common (at the college level) as international students are.

[Blue Skies]

Hello, Sunshine! I don't believe that you'll need recs for Cal, but perhaps a Cal alumna can chime in. (If you want to try for a rec to help you stand out, I know that there are some alumna groups in London and perhaps the greater U.K. as well.) From what you wrote, your biggest impediment to getting a bid will be that you're only going to be here for one year. Sororities tend to prefer women who will be around for as long as possible.

In spite of that, I'm cheering for you. Enjoy recruitment. You'll be seeing a uniquely (North) American phenomenon!

You will be asked to submit your grade point average, or GPA. If you put 2.1 without explanation, that will hurt you. Be sure to put your grades in context so that the chapters have a clear idea of where you stand as a student.

You're going to love Cal. Have fun, and let us know how things turn out for you.