I didnt Rush, Now I want to.

[PhoenixAzul]

^ My esteemed fellow Ohioan is quite right.

Best thing to do this year is to prepare for next year, meaning get involved on campus (paper, intervarsity, something!) and try to meet/chat with a variety of sorority women on campus*. Practice discretion in your actions (tabletop dancing at the Omega House Oktoberfest, not advised), and of course, FOCUS ON YOUR GRADES! You can be the best person out there, but if the grades aren't there, you're stuck. And try to secure recommendations for each sorority by contacting your local alumni panhellenic.


*and by chat, I mean just chat. Sorority women are supposed to talk about Greek life to PNMs in Panhellenic terms, meaning overarching, broad information. Don't put them in a sticky situation by asking about ritual, or membership selection. Make genuine, friendly, open conversation. It gives you a better idea of what they're REALLY like, outside of a rush situation.

Good luck with school!

[LIOB]

I would suggest getting out there and getting involved. Look into a committee for student government or Leap Frog (I guess that's still around).

Most importantly, make lots of friends this year! Yes, it will be much harder as a sophomore, but it's going to be really hard if you don't have friends in that chapter pulling for you.

I was active all four years at Ole Miss and I have seen sophomores get bids into every. It might not be the easiest thing in the world, but it does happen!

Just an FYI, it's probably not a good idea to go around saying "I want to be an XYZ next year!!!!" Not that I think you would, but I have seen it before!!! It didn't have a happy ending!

[OleMissGlitter]

Contact the Greek Life Office. Some sororities might be doing Spring Rush but it just depends.

[olemiss11]

Thank you all for your suggestions! I guess I will just be trying next year. My recs are ptetty much taken care of - both my parents were Alumn and my mom was really invovled in her sorority. She has already started getting my recs for next year! Boy was she excited when I told her I changed my mind. Again thanks so much!