Rushing at Alabama as int. transfer

[DubaiSis]

There is probably an American Women's Association in Stockholm, if not another city in Norway. I would reach out to them. My AWA in Dubai had 5 or 6 sororities represented.

Make sure when you are talking about yourself to them that you make sure to make clear this isn't an exchange student situation and that you intend to complete your 4 years at Bama. That will impact your success at least as much as anything else.

To be clear, Bama has excellent placement rates. You need to understand that the concept of competition where it applies here means it is very difficult to get into any particular sorority. But if you keep an open mind and accept all of your invitations you should be able to match with SOME sorority. As a foreign student with limited understanding of the very involved histories with certain sororities, certain home towns, schools, camps, etc., you would be particularly foolish to pre-select which sororities are right for you. But with good grades, as many recs as possible and a great attitude, I have high hopes for you.

Best of luck. If you need help making contact with the AWA, send me a private. I know people who know people.

[Tulip86]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

There is probably an American Women's Association in Stockholm, if not another city in Norway. I would reach out to them. My AWA in Dubai had 5 or 6 sororities represented.

I don't know about Stockholm but Oslo has one

http://www.awcoslo.org/

[AnchorAlumna]

I agree that finding sorority alumnae to write recommendations is imperative. There may have been 10 or 15 non-American citizens going through last year - out of 2200, that was a very low percentage. Most sororities may attempt to find a rec for you, but there are just too many going through and with the added challenge of being from overseas....frankly, many may release you rather than make the effort.

BUT that means you shouldn't even try. As Titchou said, if you have any American connections, start by asking them. Women, yes, but also men - they may have wives, daughters, mothers, sisters who are sorority alumnae. And once you find one, ask her if she knows women in other sororities.

Be sure to state in your resume that you plan to spend your entire undergraduate career at Alabama, so that they can convey that to their chapter. You will also get a chance to include that info when you register for recruitment. All the sororities will have access to your info.

Good luck - Roll Tide!