kitten24's recruitment experience

[dgdramadawg]

Originally Posted by EGAOPi

You can have everything in the world going for you, or so it may seem, but there are a lot of different factors that come into play. Competition is huge and the southern tradition of Greek Life is definitely one of those factors--there are typically many women that come through recruitment in the South, whether or not your school is in the Deep South...and these girls come in with massive amounts of recommendations and connections. Even for some of them, things don't always work out.

So true, EGAOPi!

However, if you are really interested in pledging and want to see all of the houses, fall recruitment is a good way to do that... and even at some of these very competitive recruitments, there are still houses who will pledge stellar sophomores. I would encourage you to get involved in activities where you might meet some Greeks... as a sophomore at a competitive school, it can be very helpful to already know some people (although this by no means is meant to suggest that it will guarantee you any special treatment, they will at least be able to remember your name).

Best of luck!

[KSUViolet06]

I'm sorry things didn't work out, definately give formal recruitment a try. You'll get a chance to see ALL the sororities. My best advice is to keep an open mind. Don't go into recruitment saying that you'll ONLY consider certain chapters and not others. Take an honest look at ALL the chapters. You never know which ones you might end up really liking.

As far as the rejection goes, keep everything in perspective. Not being Greek doesn't make you any less of a person, nor is it the end of the world.

[beachgirl87]

Definitely try formal and go in with an open mind - I went through recruitment a month ago and found my home in a very unlikely chapter (definitely not the chapter I thought I wanted to be a part of going into recruitment) and I LOVE IT! Remember that everything happens for a reason and you do end up where you belong... on the otherside though, also remember that joining a sorority isn't for everyone. Either way, consider getting involved on campus between now and then - it can't hurt!

[ZTAPrincessGMU]

The one thing my rush experience taught me was never give up. I went through formal recruitment in the fall and informal recruitment this spring. I was devistated when I didn't get invited back for preference. But I later realized it wasn't my time. I went back through this spring and I really hit it off with the girls and was less hesitant and nervous than I was in the fall. I think that makes all the difference.