i know i post a lot BUT SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME.

[psusue]

Originally Posted by luckygirl

okay so i did it and it wasnt bad at all. it was organized and they actually put us into groups. but now rush....im nervous about this even more bc its like a party. going to a party alone at 9pm? NERVE-RACKING!!!

It's going to be something similar, I can almost guarantee you. We are pretty much put through our paces to make sure that we have the skills to keep the conversation going, and for the most part that responsibility lies with us. Not saying you can't ask questions (do so! it will give your rusher a little break and I know I welcome that) but you won't be 'thrown to the wolves'. Please take a deep breath. Exercise and maybe do some yoga before recruitment starts? And be yourself. You've done all you can do, now stop stressing.

[Katmandu]

You need to calm down and quit the theatrics.

Everyone is not looking at you and you are not the center of the universe. Once you realize that, you will automatically become more comfortable in crowds and among strangers, because you will know it's not all about YOU.

[erica812]

luckygirl, I am a really shy person, and I was very nervous about rush. I signed up for rush with my friend, but we were put into different rush groups. I never saw her through the whole week of rush, so I was essentially alone. And you know what...it was fun!!! For real. I enjoyed my conversations with all of the sorority members. The activities and presentations were all fun and interesting. I didn't end up pledging, but the experience was really a POSITIVE turning point in my college experience. I met lots of people and eventually found my niche in the social scene.

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by Katmandu

You need to calm down and quit the theatrics.

Everyone is not looking at you and you are not the center of the universe. Once you realize that, you will automatically become more comfortable in crowds and among strangers, because you will know it's not all about YOU.

This.

Everyone who is going through recruitment is nervous. Everyone is worried about what to say. You have asked if you will get a bid based on varying circumstances ad nauseam on here.

The most valuable piece of advice that I can offer you is this: a drama vortex is rarely given a bid. Focus on the women you are matched with. Answer their questions, but then ask them questions about themselves...and here's the kicker: actually care about their answers!

Good luck to you. You can do it. Many of us walked to recruitment by ourselves. We weren't alone once we made it to the events. You will make friends in your rush group. You will make friends in the different chapters if you try hard enough.

[summer_gphib]

Originally Posted by Katmandu

You need to calm down and quit the theatrics.

Everyone is not looking at you and you are not the center of the universe. Once you realize that, you will automatically become more comfortable in crowds and among strangers, because you will know it's not all about YOU.

Ditto.