Re-rushing, what do you think?

[33girl]

I think what she's meaning to say is if she joined a sorority with enforced study hours and a calendar that is planned out, it would help - at least that's how I take it. Not everyone is adept at doing this on their own.

And whether or not one has a social life has nothing to do with what you can offer a social sorority. You don't get a bid because you throw parties or have a ton of boyfriends or are at the bar 6 nights a week, at least you shouldn't. That is not what "social" means.

[REE1993]

Originally Posted by 33girl

I think what she's meaning to say is if she joined a sorority with enforced study hours and a calendar that is planned out, it would help - at least that's how I take it. Not everyone is adept at doing this on their own.

And whether or not one has a social life has nothing to do with what you can offer a social sorority. You don't get a bid because you throw parties or have a ton of boyfriends or are at the bar 6 nights a week, at least you shouldn't. That is not what "social" means.

By junior year, I imagine most people would be able to self-motivate in terms of studying. Unless the OP is the type of person who does better under pressure, adding pledging to the load might be too much.

As far as having a social life - I never said that one needs to be partying or having "tons of boyfriends". The OP said that she has no social life, that she works, goes to school, and has a not-so-great GPA. Social means - to me - able to hang out and communicate with others. Does she have friends at all?

OP - people (ie. sororities) are looking to find out more about you. You must have interests, dreams, and hobbies? Think about what you might want to share during rush. Do you enjoy books? Movies? Sports? Do you work out? Sing? Any interests outside school and work?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by REE1993

As far as having a social life - I never said that one needs to be partying or having "tons of boyfriends". The OP said that she has no social life, that she works, goes to school, and has a not-so-great GPA. Social means - to me - able to hang out and communicate with others. Does she have friends at all?

That to me isn't what she meant by a "social life." That's just, well, a life. If she was such a freakazoid that she couldn't communicate with others, I doubt she could hold down a job.

[dgdramadawg]

Originally Posted by 33girl

That to me isn't what she meant by a "social life." That's just, well, a life. If she was such a freakazoid that she couldn't communicate with others, I doubt she could hold down a job.

I took it to mean that she didn't spend time doing much other than school and work. She might socialize with people in class or at work, but not spend time with other people outside of those.

[REE1993]

Originally Posted by dgdramadawg

I took it to mean that she didn't spend time doing much other than school and work. She might socialize with people in class or at work, but not spend time with other people outside of those.

Ok, so I am not the only one who read it that way.

I hope that the original poster comes back. Maybe we can help her figure out some things she hasn't thought of.