How much will I be judged based solely on appearance?

BlueCarnation · #1 08-09-2009, 01:28 PM

Also, see if your town has an alumnae panhellenic. It may be too late for some chapters, but we still have girls asking us to write recs and we are happy to help as many as we can. If you're really interested in doing this, be as pro-active as you can.

Just go and be yourself and be confident. Good luck!

LadyLonghorn · #2 08-09-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueCarnation

Also, see if your town has an alumnae panhellenic. It may be too late for some chapters, but we still have girls asking us to write recs and we are happy to help as many as we can. If you're really interested in doing this, be as pro-active as you can.

Just go and be yourself and be confident. Good luck!

I'm pretty sure her recruitment starts Tuesday, so it's pretty much too late. From what I understand there, the lack of recs will be a real killer. So the only thing to do is put your best foot forward, be yourself and have fun!

UGAalum94 · #3 08-09-2009, 05:42 PM

Here's the thing: without recs, you kind of put the chapters in the position of making a superficial decision. Since they have no background info other than what you might have submitted to panhellenic when you registered, what else can they evaluate you on other than how you come across in the really short parties of first round?

And even though it's not really what anyone wants at the center of their sisterhood, appearance is a part of the first impression that you make, but it's only a part of it. And weight is only one part of appearance.

It may not go as badly as you fear if you project confidence and are a great and interested guest at all the houses.

greekmomjo · #4 08-10-2009, 01:37 AM

be confident, be funny when appropriate, and try to enjoy it all (or laugh at it later)--recruitment is a strange reality, surreal at times so just take it as it comes and do look around and be genuinely interested in them (the women you talk to)---they won't all be skinny Minnies on the other side of rush either......and congrats on losing all that weight!

Gaphimu · #5 08-10-2009, 08:29 PM

I'm going to assume sine it's 17 sororities and in the south we are talking about UGA. Yes, it is VERY competitive. Make sure you look very put together for all your parties, and as everyone said...confidence! Also, try to get recs asap!!! but above all, keep all of your options open.