Rush Help. Rushing as a sophomore this fall.

[honeybadger]

Originally Posted by LaneSig

To be honest, there are a lot of factors at play in your scenerio.

Being a sophomore: At many fraternities, this doesn't hurt as much as it does women going through rush. Just be prepared to explain why you didn't rush as a freshman. But, on many campuses it's usually not a big deal.

Being international: This might actually play into your favor with some groups. You'll be the brother with the British accent that all the girls like/think is cute. In grad school I had a friend with a French accent. All the sororities knew exactly which fraternity he belonged to.

Being a minority: In all honesty, in some groups it won't matter and in some groups it might. There's no way to tell.

You just have to go for it. You won't know until you try. The 3 groups you don't know anyone in? Check their websites and see if they have a rush chair that you can contact for information about Fall rush or summer parties. Good luck.

Well, I grew up in Ohio and lived there for basically all my life before high school, I can switch accents but I feel I'm most comfortable in my american accent. I don't want anyone to think that I'm putting up a British accent just because it sounds cool (which i think it does )

Could anyone give me some tips for rushing? Behavior, etiquette, etc.
Also, since I lived in Europe during high school, I never really dressed like a stereotypical non Greek student (popularly called GDI's on my campus). I naturally wore brands or similar ones that are now staple in Greek communities in the country. Someone told me wearing that would work against me? Do you think I should not wear what I normally do during rush? I love wearing button down shirts, polos, chino shorts, boat shoes, khaki trousers.... You know what I'm talking about. I just don't want the actives that I meet during rush to think that I'm a try hard. My wardrobe was and has always been preppy. Never got in the habit of wearing cargo shorts or say graphic T's (ewww).....

Help?

Thanks for the reply sir, really appreciate it!