Thinking about rushing for a second time? Pointless?

[TitaniumGene]

It's never too late to join a GLO. If the people there like you, they will offer you a bid regardless of your year at school. I've seen seniors who have gotten bids.

However, make sure you meet the requirements to receive a bid, like GPA.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by c0nfused

Okay so I rushed last semester and I didn't get a bid. Technically, I could have joined one of the three sororities I rushed for but I didn't feel like it was a good fit (and my horribly dreadful ex-roommate joined, which furthered this feeling). Anyhow, I realized after I rushed that during rush I wasn't really being myself. I talked about weird things I wouldn't normally because I was nervous and sort of confused. I didn't even know if I wanted to join a sorority, it was really spur of the moment. I met a lot of really great girls during rush and it made me realize that I really did want to join, but by then I had already sent off weird hesitant vibes. I pretty much did a lot of the things the advice sticky post says not to do... but mostly cause I was nervous and being really weird like I said.
It hurt really bad to not get a bid and I think I might feel stupid rushing again. Since most of the members on this board are in sororites, do you think people look pathetic if they rush again after not getting a bid the first time?
Also, I am a junior and I heard that only 7 juniors were let in. If I rush again in the fall, I'll still have at least 3 or 4 semesters left because I switched majors and it put me behind. I'm technically a junior so I didn't want to lie but I won't be graduating as soon as that would sound.
Anyways, I really regret the way I was during rush the first time. It wasn't even the real me, which is even more frustrating. I'm tired of hanging out with just my guy friend and my boyfriend... I need more that my 5 close girl friends!! I thought sisterhood would be a good way of achieving that PLUS I really like the philanthropies of the two sororities I had hoped to get into
Would it be pointless and stupid to rush again?
PS. Thanks for reading all of that

It's worth a shot. Of course we can't say for sure whether you will get one or not. But you will not know unless you try.

Originally Posted by TitaniumGene

It's never too late to join a GLO. If the people there like you, they will offer you a bid regardless of your year at school. I've seen seniors who have gotten bids.

However, make sure you meet the requirements to receive a bid, like GPA.

Just a note: with sorority recruitment, this isn't always the case. But since we don't know what school she goes to, we don't really know if alot of upperclassmen get bids or not. It's certainly worth a try.

[Blue Skies]

It depends on the school, but generally speaking, it's not pointless to go through recruitment a second time. Some girls go through two or even three times and get bids. The question that you have to ask yourself, is how will your overall presentation of yourself be different this time? You want to make sure that your grades, activities, recs (if necessary,) clothing, hair style, etc. are all in tip-top shape.

If small talk with strangers is not your strength, then get out there and practice. Make an observation or ask a question of a woman sitting next to you in class, and see if you can strike up a short conversation. Or practice walking up to strangers at parties, introducing yourself, and starting a conversation (the old standby questions of "How do you know our hostess?" or "What year/major are you in school?" are not bad starting points.)

Keep an open mind about all the sororities. Remember that you will get invaluable experiences and opportunities no matter which house you join, and that your time as an alumna will far exceed your time as an active. Try hard to see the positives in every house.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Blue Skies

Keep an open mind about all the sororities. Remember that you will get invaluable experiences and opportunities no matter which house you join, and that your time as an alumna will far exceed your time as an active. Try hard to see the positives in every house.

There are only 3 on campus and one she's basically ruled out because her roommate (pictured here) is in it. So she has a choice of two.

I know your time as an alumna is a lot longer, but you're not likely to become an alumna if you're miserable as a collegian - you're more likely to self-terminate.

[Aerylle]

I am investigating Rushing myself. And, I will be of sophomore standing by the time I am able to Rush. I sent an email off to someone at the Greek Life office at my campus and asked if it would hinder.

So I suggest doing the same. If you want to do it, go for it! If you are unsure, try maybe talking to some people in the sororities and see what they have to say? Befriend some of them.

Good luck!