It is intimidating, and Friendly Venturing certainly isn't the "easy way" into the organization. It's the hard, go-out-on-a-limb, potentially-look-like-a-loon-in-front-of-your-friends-or-strangers way to join Beta Sigma Phi. But it is also a great opportunity.
I honestly lucked out when I did my first Friendly Venture. I contacted a former student of mine. She was interested, and she brought her roommate along to meet me. The roommate brought a friend, who brought THREE friends, ect.
If you don't feel ready to Friendly Venture, don't feel pressured into it by FV-enthusiasts like me
You can only do what you feel comfortable with. I wish you were in Pittsburgh!!! I would love to rush you
Erica