What do I do?

[eleholbe]

So pretty much, if I decide to go through with it, then I just need to be like "Hey, I'm applying to pharmacy school this year, and I'm not quite sure if I'm going to be staying here or transferring to another school." during rush? That's fair. I wouldn't want to put the houses in any position that would in the end hurt them. That wouldn't be fair to them at all.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by eleholbe

So pretty much, if I decide to go through with it, then I just need to be like "Hey, I'm applying to pharmacy school this year, and I'm not quite sure if I'm going to be staying here or transferring to another school." during rush? That's fair. I wouldn't want to put the houses in any position that would in the end hurt them. That wouldn't be fair to them at all.

You got it - especially if to give you a bid, they pass up another girl who would have been there for 3+ years. That hurts the sorority and another person who could have enjoyed that Greek opportunity.

Bottom line: if the majority of chapters at your school are not at campus total and always have to COB in both semesters to try to get there, I would go for it. (i.e. if your school is noncompetitive). You're most likely not going to be taking someone's spot.

If you are at a competitive school (i.e. there is one big huge rush once a year, hardly any open bidding, all the chapters are at total) I would skip it.

Also, a word about all these "juniors rushing" threads. Coming from a school where juniors FREQUENTLY rushed, it isn't weird to me. Many of the students at these schools simply do not have extra $$ to spare and they aren't going to jump into something they aren't sure they'll dig that costs a lot of money - there are still a lot of first generation college students and if not that, first generation Greeks. Most of the time when these women do go through rush, they know either know members in most of the chapters or a lot in one chapter and are pretty sure they'll get a bid.

The juniors at the SEC or other competitive schools are a different story. (Sweeping generalization ahead) These women seem to be the ones mostly who have had a lackluster to "ehh" first two years at college - it isn't The Most Awesome Thing Ever they were told it would be - and seize on a sorority as the way to remedy that. Unfortunately at those schools it doesn't work that way. Plus they often haven't really clicked with any other actitvities or clubs. All I can say is, if you're at the school of your dreams and it isn't fulfilling your dreams, either keep trying till you find your niche, or transfer.

[court4short]

Eeeeek..never intended to offend anyone. I simply wanted to share my advice with someone going through a similar situation as myself. Never did I ever state that I was "all-knowing", and I clearly stated I'm only a PNM! I went into such great detail because I felt it was necessary to explain my situation vs. the OP's. Also, I feel like I had the right to give advice just as much as members in a sorority. If you're not a Pharm major, you probably don't understand how weird our schooling is. Since I am, I understand where the OP is coming from. That's all. Just because I'm not in a sorority doesn't mean I don't have good advice to offer.

And sure, get mad because I got a little sassy with KSUViolet. I can see where that's upsetting..but it's not like I was completey out of line .

Thanks for everyone who actually understood I was just trying to help. I'm not a person who acts like I know it all by any means.

Done ranting. OP - hope I helped in some way. Good luck to you.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by eleholbe

So pretty much, if I decide to go through with it, then I just need to be like "Hey, I'm applying to pharmacy school this year, and I'm not quite sure if I'm going to be staying here or transferring to another school." during rush? That's fair. I wouldn't want to put the houses in any position that would in the end hurt them. That wouldn't be fair to them at all.

YES. Honesty is the best policy here. I feel as though it is a tad misleading for you to join, without telling anyone during recruitment that you may leave in a year. If you're honest with them, it puts the ball in their court, so to speak and you're being upfront with everyone. Best of luck to you.

Originally Posted by court4short

And sure, get mad because I got a little sassy with KSUViolet. I can see where that's upsetting..but it's not like I was completey out of line .

Thanks for everyone who actually understood I was just trying to help. I'm not a person who acts like I know it all by any means.

Done ranting. OP - hope I helped in some way. Good luck to you.

I know you're just trying to help, but as has been said a zillion times on GC, it is not appropriate for a PNM who has yet to go through recruitment to be giving recruitment advice. School/pharm advice, sure. But not recruitment.

It's like getting hair color advice from the dude down the street instead of your stylist at the salon.