Difficult Situation

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by beachlover16

Hey ladies! I've done my research and I know you've already been asked if girls should rush or not. I'm not looking for that, I know that I'm going to give rush a shot however I'm in a difficult/akward situation and I am looking for any advice possible on how to handle rush considering this.

I graduated high school in 2010 without anticipating I would be. I had planned on graduating a semester later however I had already gone on my college visits (thankfully) so I knew where I wanted to go but I hadn't taken the SAT so I enrolled in community college. I finished my first year at community college and I was offered an AMAZING internship that summer during that summer I was admitted to the school I wanted to go to. Well, the last week of that internship I was offered another internship for an international company. It was like a dream come true so I accepted as one of the only students representing the USA! Because of this though I had to delay my transfer to Spring.

Well, the school that I will be going to this Spring is very small it has 4 sororities. Because of this I don't think they have a Spring rush and I can't find evidence of one on their website. This would require me to rush as a Junior. (credit wise I won't be a junior but years in college) I'm very nervous about my chances although I know it's possible. Another difficulty is I don't know any recommendations. My father was in a fraternity and he was actually his frat president so I have been exposed to the benifits of greek life in my family just not from my mother. Also, I'm not worried about age because I'm still 18 (graduated early) but I am seeking any advice I can get!

Sorry about the long post I just wanted to completely describe my situation. Thanks a ton for any advice!!!

Just because a campus only has 4 chapters doesn't mean they won't be taking new members in the spring. Just like anywhere else, there may be one or more chapters below campus total who will be participating in COB. Unlike larger campuses, they will likely not have a formalized recruitment process, so coming in as a transfer student would make it difficult to get your foot in the door. Inquire at the Greek Life office to find out if any of the groups are below total and participating in COB. Then try to meet some members. They may be in your classes. Inquire about COB. If they don't invite you to a party, fall formal recruitment is your only option. Also realize that if they only have one or two spots, they may have friends lined up already, so don't be offended or hurt if you do t get the chance. Such is COB.

[33girl]

^^Exactly, if anything, I would think (sweeping generalization) a smaller system would be more likely to have an organized spring rush.

Do a search for the school's name on here - there is a thread showing when formal rush takes place, another thread discussing whether or not you need recs there, and you may also find some posters who go/went there. They would be the best ones to ask about the particulars of formal/informal rush timing.

Good luck!

[Katmandu]

You are 18, not 25! You are traditional freshman college age, and if your credits do not make you a junior, why do you refer to yourself as a Jr.? Muddying the waters.

Go through spring recruitment or COB if they have it, and if not, go through fall recruitment with a smile on your face. As others have said, you are overthinking this. Two internships doth not a jr. make, although it should make for some sparkling conversations and some interesting experiences. You sound like a great PNM, and I hope you have a terrific time. You have a great answer as to why you are interested in sorority life--Daddy was president of his fraternity and I know from him what a wonderful experience it can be. Done!