Rushing at UF as a junior?

[ChioLu]

Two of my friends pledged as sophomores at UF. Both had activities, community service, stellar grades, and lots of recs.
If there's anything you can add this summer -- like more volunteer work or multiple recs for each house -- it won't hurt.

[anne15]

Originally Posted by ChioLu

Two of my friends pledged as sophomores at UF. Both had activities, community service, stellar grades, and lots of recs.
If there's anything you can add this summer -- like more volunteer work or multiple recs for each house -- it won't hurt.

I actually have a whole year left so I will try to add some stuff!

Originally Posted by thetalady

Don't be terrified of not getting a bid! if you don't join a sorority, you still have plenty of opportunities to get involved & make friends on campus. You sound like a terrific person. Remind yourself of all of your good qualities. Do not even think about not getting a bid. It might make you nervous or reek a little of fearfullness. BE CONFIDENT!

Thanks. ahah. I mean, not to sound cocky, but I feel as if (in comparison to other upperclassmen) I could be a competitive pnm. I could be completely wrong though! I can't help but be terrified of not getting a bid. I have wanted to join a sorority for a long time. Many friends and family have been greek and have enjoyed their experience. I've always loved the bond and sisterhood that sororities represent, so to me even if I was involved in other things I would still be upset that I missed out on the type of bonds that only those in sororities seem to have.

[adpiucf]

I don't know a single non-Greek Gator who feels like they missed out. Whatever happens, you're going to have a great time in Gainesville. Seriously. There are ways to form those bonds without a letter shirt!

I believe UF has an upperclassman quota, but there's no guarantees, of course, that you'll get a bid just because of the upperclass quota. However, I hope that reassures you that if a chapter wants to pledge a qualified upperclassman, they do have opportunities. There are also opportunities for Spring recruitment if you're unmatched in the fall.

I know it is all a bit nerve wracking and exciting, but continue to read about recruitment on Greek Chat, keep a low profile online, and keep a very open mind about accepting membership in any of the chapters at your school. Your options may be limited as an upperclassman rushing at an SEC school, so if you really want to join a sorority, be happy with a bid to any of them and make the most of your experience.

ETA: Any chance you'd transfer this fall? Or why not rush at your present school and stay there?

[anne15]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

I don't know a single non-Greek Gator who feels like they missed out. Whatever happens, you're going to have a great time in Gainesville. Seriously. There are ways to form those bonds without a letter shirt!

I believe UF has an upperclassman quota, but there's no guarantees, of course, that you'll get a bid just because of the upperclass quota. However, I hope that reassures you that if a chapter wants to pledge a qualified upperclassman, they do have opportunities. There are also opportunities for Spring recruitment if you're unmatched in the fall.

I know it is all a bit nerve wracking and exciting, but continue to read about recruitment on Greek Chat, keep a low profile online, and keep a very open mind about accepting membership in any of the chapters at your school. Your options may be limited as an upperclassman rushing at an SEC school, so if you really want to join a sorority, be happy with a bid to any of them and make the most of your experience.

ETA: Any chance you'd transfer this fall? Or why not rush at your present school and stay there?

From reading GC I can tell that the biggest thing is to keep an open mind. Which makes perfect sense, especially for someone in my position. If I do end up going to UF I would not have too high of expectations. One of my friends that just graduated from Alabama was talking to me a little bit about rush. She said she's going to "train me Bama style." Haha.

No there isn't. :/
Also, my current school doesn't even offer Greek life. UF though isn't the only school I'm looking to transfer to, but it is one of the main ones.