You mentioned that you rushed at IU--do you mean Indiana University?
I went to IU, and went Greek, so if it is Indiana U's Rush that you're talking about, maybe I can give you a little insight!
IU's rush is VERY competitive . . . so that can be intimidating right from the start. I, too, went through Rush my freshman year, and then dropped out. It all seemed like too much at the time.
I did, however, go back through Rush my Sophomore year. It was a MUCH beter experience! I felt I could really TALK to the actives comfortably, and I could really make an informed decision about which house (if any) would be right for me. I've never regretted my decision--2 years independent, 2 years Greek--it was just the right balance for me.
Having said that, let me tell you that when I was non-Greek, I didn't feel as connected to IU as I did during my Greek years. Little 500 is much more fun when you're rooting for a team, and the same can be said for IUSing, Yell Like Hell, etc.
I would fully recommend that you go through Rush again as a Sophomore. It's tougher, because they take fewer Sophomores than Freshman, and you'll have to have good grades, but I'm telling you, the second time around is so much easier. You already know what to expect, procedure-wise, and you learn a lot about the houses that you didn't the first year around.
If I can offer you any further advice, please don't hesitate to email me at hawkeyehoosier@hotmail.com.
I wish you the best of luck and hope that what I have said will help you out!
Happy new year!
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Oh, Kappa Kappa Kappa Gamma,
I'm so happy that I am a
Kappa Kappa Kappa Gamma,
Nobody knows . . . how
happy I am!
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