A Penn State Disney Recruitment!

[DubaiSis]

What I'm reading here is you are not being yourself. You know it and you wish you were being authentic. Rush conversation isn't about saying the exactly right thing or agreeing about all the right things; it's about getting to know each other through snippets of a conversation. Try to ease up on yourself about your conversations, your answers, etc. Just relax and go with the conversations as they happen.

And do remember that rush isn't real life. The chapters that seem awkward and/or unfriendly are going through the steps just like you are, and some are better at it than others. It does NOT reflect the personality of the chapter after rush. Try to give them a break.

[Nittanyville]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

What I'm reading here is you are not being yourself. You know it and you wish you were being authentic. Rush conversation isn't about saying the exactly right thing or agreeing about all the right things; it's about getting to know each other through snippets of a conversation. Try to ease up on yourself about your conversations, your answers, etc. Just relax and go with the conversations as they happen.

And do remember that rush isn't real life. The chapters that seem awkward and/or unfriendly are going through the steps just like you are, and some are better at it than others. It does NOT reflect the personality of the chapter after rush. Try to give them a break.

Yeah, I think two times I wasn't being myself in that I was thinking too hard
and two times I wasn't being myself because I didn't want to be called back. This round I'm sort of go-with-the-flow because I was just so disappointed. The one or two that I was really really disappointed about I already knew a few sisters that really fit my personality. But I'm trying to let go since I know it's done with.

I am trying to give some of them a break. I'll update y'all soon. I know purposely not trying to get back to a chapter makes me sounds like a, well you know, but I also know I would be unhappy there. I'm not perfect; I would care about being in the perceived worst chapter on campus.

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

And do remember that rush isn't real life.

SO this.

AND remember how big Greek life is there. With 40+ fraternities, I'm sure even the perceived 'worst' chapters have active social calendars. In a system that big, you can't escape 'tiers'. But really, who cares, because the bottom line is when Homecoming is happening, THON is happening, all the other huge philanthropies are happening, it's just cool to be part of that big and that active a greek system. Is there life outside of greek life at Penn State? Absolutely. But it's a pretty special thing to be part of if you get the chance. Stick with the process and give IT a chance. I hope your next day is a better day!

[Missouri Ivy]

You have been given a chance by the groups who invited you back. I know it hurt to not get your favorites back, but at this point, you need to give EVERY group a chance if your goal is joining Greek life. You said you felt badly about how you acted at Toy Story, so here's your chance to show them your real self. These groups saw something in you, so make it your mission to find out what makes their sisterhood special. Wearing the letters of ANY Greek organization is an honor. Best of luck to you.