I'm so scared and excited to death

[flirt5721]

I agree with what the others have said. I would suggest to talk to your friends and tell that you want to go thru rush for you and not them. You guys can talk about your experiences but the choice is yours and yours along. Don't do thing your friends want you to do but what you want. Keep an open mind, if your friends talk bad about a chapter you like just ignore them, each chapter has something different for everyone. And if you and your friends end up in different chapters that doesn't mean you will not be friends anymore.....unless you or they choose not to be.

[Glitter650]

I think you have the EXACT right attitude about rush. Just be upfront with your friends about it though, and make sure they know your thoughts. College is your time to experience new things, and meet new people.
Also I know it's happened where chapters have liked one girl in a set that goes through rush together, but not bid her because they figure she won't accept if they don't bid her friend. Not extremely likely, but it could happen. Good luck and HAVE FUN it totally seems like you have the perfect attitude going in.