What extracurricular activities do you like to see on PNMs?

[33girl]

Quite frankly, if you are a junior and have spent 2+years on campus without getting involved in anything you’re passionate about, that’s a huge red flag to me as a sorority member. It makes me think you want to join a sorority as a socializing shortcut, not that you want to bring anything to the chapter.

[clemsongirl]

Originally Posted by elizababe1

I have a lot of medical conditions and depression hit me like a freight train in freshman year That's why I wasn't very involved!

But this is my year of improvement!! (I'm a sophomore now) I'm forming my own fitness club, and have joined my campus's feminist club. I'm going to join our campus' literary magazine, Young Americans for Liberty, and LGBT activism group.

If I explain that freshman year was rough for me, will it be viewed as an excuse or an explanation?

YAL is wildly diametrically opposed to LGBT activism and a feminist club but okay

[elizababe1]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Quite frankly, if you are a junior and have spent 2+years on campus without getting involved in anything you’re passionate about, that’s a huge red flag to me as a sorority member. It makes me think you want to join a sorority as a socializing shortcut, not that you want to bring anything to the chapter.

I had a lot of health issues freshman year. Also, depression hit me pretty hard
Once sophomore year rolled around I got myself back together. Now I'm the founder of my own club, and a member other orgs on campus!! Would it still be considered a red flag?

[andthen]

I will be honest, I think you're over thinking things. Yes, you've had some health issues (and I'm glad you're better), and yes you've previously rushed. You are an upperclassman and depending on your campus that may or may not have an impact on your opportunities. We have no way of knowing the specific criteria that chapters use to determine which members will get an invite (that info is private).

Keep in mind too that greek life isn't necessarily the end all be all for everyone. What is it that you're hoping to get out of joining a sorority? I think you really need to do some self-reflecting if you're a founding member of another club and participate in other clubs how are you going to balance that with sorority membership obligations and keep your grades up?

The best advice, if you do decide to go through recruitment again, keep an open mind to all groups. Each of them are wonderful and have something great to offer. Keep in mind that membership goes beyond college too. At this stage, getting an invite from any group would be an opportunity to jump on provided you can manage your obligations. Best of luck.

[AnchorAlumna]

I would definitely do my best to find recs for all the sororities. The alumnae writing the recs can explain your issues and the reaons for your delays, which would be a huge help to you.