Another Junior...

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Blue Skies

If anything puzzles you (and it might,) reach out to people on this board.

Should this board be the first resort?

Isn't it enough that she's been lurking for about a year?

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Should this board be the first resort?

Isn't it enough that she's been lurking for about a year?

1. No. The best source of info is always people you actually know that go to your school (you know, the people that PNMs asked BEFORE the internet).

2. She probably thinks her situation is more unique than any other junior who has posted questions here, and that we'll have some extra special advice for her. Nope, it's all out there already.

[Hopefulpledge]

I don't think my situation is remarkably unique, and nor was i looking for the "right answer" or the "key" to being able to get a bid as an upperclassman... I know there isn't one. And I have asked as many greeks as I know for advice and tips.

I wasn't posting to be like "omg I'm so special", so I'm sorry if it's coming across like that. Like I said previously, I've read a lot, and asked for advice, but that doesn't mean that I haven't missed anything that could play a roll and give me an advantage. I just wanted to have all my bases covered, and give myself the best chance I can have.

[Blue Skies]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Should this board be the first resort?

Isn't it enough that she's been lurking for about a year?

No, it may not be enough. And sure, her Rho Chi/Rho Gamma or the sorority sisters themselves should be among the first on her list if questions arise.

But sometimes PNM's have questions or concerns that they don't feel comfortable discussing with their PX's. That's where we can help.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by Blue Skies

No, it may not be enough. And sure, her Rho Chi/Rho Gamma or the sorority sisters themselves should be among the first on her list if questions arise.

But sometimes PNM's have questions or concerns that they don't feel comfortable discussing with their PX's. That's where we can help.

That may be the case, and there are times when, by coincidence, there is one person from that campus who might be able to provide insight, a generic "I'm a junior rushing...any advice?" post doesn't solicit specific information.

And many times, there are no "good" answers for specific questions like "what are my chances?" - questions that have been asked and addressed repeatedly in the past.

I honestly think that people in these situations are over thinking and need to just relax and let things unfold. Follow guidelines, be genuine in your interactions within and outside of recruitment, and enjoy the experience.

[swedishkd87]

I actually went through formal recruitment as a junior and it worked out for me! Just try to be yourself. I think that's the best advice that anyone can give you. If you try to be something you're not, you will not end up happy in the end. Good luck!