Rushing Again

[Marie Rose]

I have several reasons for choosing to rush PSP this semester and not a Panhellenic sorority. My most important reason is probably the reason you chose your houses: where I will be the happiest. My school is in informal rush right now. Therefore, not all the sororities are accepting new pledges. I remembered which houses I loved and which houses I did not when I rushed last time. Unfortunately, all of the houses that are taking new members (and there are only a few) are the ones I didn't love. I know times change and people and preferences change, but I'm not quite willing to rush these houses when I know I could be really happy somewhere else. I know that time is of the essence since (and I'll put this bluntly) I am a less favorable candidate and a sophomore, but there is a chance for me to find my home with a wonderful group of men and women who share most of my values.

I went to a rush event for PSP tonight and really clicked with the brothers. When I talked with them, I felt like I was talking to my friends and family. I believe in what they stand for, and I can picture myself hanging with them, wearing those letters proudly, and taking my place in the Greek system. Yes, there are a couple of sororities with whom I felt wanted and happy, but they are not in my grasp at the moment. When I know I have potentially found my place, why should I hold out for a NPC offer that may or may not come along, and may or may not make me happy?

You all had reasons for pledging your respective organizations. They are your family, and hopefully you are happy and loved there. Well, I think I may have found my family, and I want to join them. I love greek life, and I think there could be a NPC out there for me, but it's not in my hand right now. What's in my hand is the chance to be Greek, and to be Greek in a group that I have fallen in love with. What more could I ask for, other than your understanding of my choices and your support as I pursue this?

You all have been wonderful, and your advice is stellar. I will remember it as I move forward with rushing. If you are interested (and not pissed off at me for my choice), I will post my success or failure. Thank you so much!! <3

P.S For those of you who have finished fall rush, good luck with your new, beautiful pledges!!!

[Leslie Anne]

Originally Posted by Marie Rose

I have several reasons for choosing to rush PSP this semester and not a Panhellenic sorority. My most important reason is probably the reason you chose your houses: where I will be the happiest. My school is in informal rush right now. Therefore, not all the sororities are accepting new pledges. I remembered which houses I loved and which houses I did not when I rushed last time. Unfortunately, all of the houses that are taking new members (and there are only a few) are the ones I didn't love. I know times change and people and preferences change, but I'm not quite willing to rush these houses when I know I could be really happy somewhere else. I know that time is of the essence since (and I'll put this bluntly) I am a less favorable candidate and a sophomore, but there is a chance for me to find my home with a wonderful group of men and women who share most of my values.

I went to a rush event for PSP tonight and really clicked with the brothers. When I talked with them, I felt like I was talking to my friends and family. I believe in what they stand for, and I can picture myself hanging with them, wearing those letters proudly, and taking my place in the Greek system. Yes, there are a couple of sororities with whom I felt wanted and happy, but they are not in my grasp at the moment. When I know I have potentially found my place, why should I hold out for a NPC offer that may or may not come along, and may or may not make me happy?

You all had reasons for pledging your respective organizations. They are your family, and hopefully you are happy and loved there. Well, I think I may have found my family, and I want to join them. I love greek life, and I think there could be a NPC out there for me, but it's not in my hand right now. What's in my hand is the chance to be Greek, and to be Greek in a group that I have fallen in love with. What more could I ask for, other than your understanding of my choices and your support as I pursue this?

You all have been wonderful, and your advice is stellar. I will remember it as I move forward with rushing. If you are interested (and not pissed off at me for my choice), I will post my success or failure. Thank you so much!! <3

P.S For those of you who have finished fall rush, good luck with your new, beautiful pledges!!!

I want to wish you the best of luck with PSP. It's a great feeling when you think you've found your home. I hope it works out for you. As for joining an NPC, I was under the mistaken impression that you had decided to skip Formal Recruitment in favor of joining PSP. Now that it's clear that Formal is in the spring, I think you've made a good decision. Focus on PSP for now.