Is it crazy?

[bml619]

Is it crazy to try and rush at like 27 years old. And have you ever heard of anyone doing it? My whole college life got messed up with my father passing away and I am now just going back to school. And I have always wanted to rush but the college I was first at didn't allow sororities. So I thought Id want to try but would feel embarrassed if its stupid.

[WhiteRose1912]

In general a 27-year-old is going to have trouble in recruitment. If you're at a school that's known for having non-traditional students, and it's reflected in the sorority population, you might have more luck.

[thetalady]

Originally Posted by bml619

Is it crazy to try and rush at like 27 years old. And have you ever heard of anyone doing it? My whole college life got messed up with my father passing away and I am now just going back to school. And I have always wanted to rush but the college I was first at didn't allow sororities. So I thought Id want to try but would feel embarrassed if its stupid.

What kind of sorority do you want to join? That makes a big difference...

[bml619]

Originally Posted by thetalady

What kind of sorority do you want to join? That makes a big difference...

Honestly I never thought about it. I just assumed they mainlt were relatively equal. I didn't really do much research. Any suggestion on the differences?

[adpiucf]

The honest answer is, yes, it is crazy to rush a sorority at 27.

This is just my opinion. Take it with a grain of salt and go after your dream if it is something you really want and don't let any naysayers like me stop you. You've been through some tough times, and I applaud you for going back to school and getting your life back on track. Good luck!

[thetalady]

Originally Posted by bml619

Honestly I never thought about it. I just assumed they mainlt were relatively equal. I didn't really do much research. Any suggestion on the differences?

Seriously?? "Relatively equal"??

There are many different types of sororities. They have different goals and appeal to different kinds of women. NPC, NPHC, MCGLO, service, locals.

IF it is important to you, then do your research. We don't know anything about you or where you go to school.

[adpiucf]

Hey, I’m almost 30,
But is it crazy
For me to join
where everyone's a decade younger than me, maybe?

Terrible use of the meme, but I felt the need to elaborate on why I think this is a bad idea. You're 27. Please tell me you really think you're going to enjoy spending your free time in the company of people in their late teens and very early 20s as their peer.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by bml619

Honestly I never thought about it. I just assumed they mainlt were relatively equal. I didn't really do much research. Any suggestion on the differences?

Let's rephrase the question. Are you looking at NPC sororities, an NPHC sorority, a multi-cultural sorority, etc.?

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[33girl]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

Hey, I’m almost 30,
But is it crazy
For me to join
where everyone's a decade younger than me, maybe?

Terrible use of the meme, but I felt the need to elaborate on why I think this is a bad idea. You're 27. Please tell me you really think you're going to enjoy spending your free time in the company of people in their late teens and very early 20s as their peer.

This post assumes an NPC sorority at a traditional (i.e. nearly everyone graduates in 4 years) school.

There are many many many many other kinds of schools and sororities.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by thetalady

Seriously?? "Relatively equal"??

There are many different types of sororities. They have different goals and appeal to different kinds of women. NPC, NPHC, MCGLO, service, locals.

This isn't that shocking to me.

I knew NOTHING about sororities up until my sophomore year of college, and I'd probably still know nothing if I was 27 and never joined while in school.

I'd cut her some slack.

[BabyPiNK_FL]

^^^LIKE. Clearly this person needs to develop an understanding of the concept of sorority and what that means and what is available at her institution before she determines if she wants to participate and which type she'd like to join and if joining is even an option for her. It really does depend on the school.

ADPiUCF - The majority of incoming college students are non-traditional students. While there are still a great deal of traditional students I would advise you to be a bit more open-minded when discussing things simply because the face of "sorority" as we know it is going to change. We both went to schools in FL but it is clear that we had vastly different experiences. That is proof enough.

[adpiucf]

Originally Posted by BabyPiNK_FL

^^
ADPiUCF - The majority of incoming college students are non-traditional students. While there are still a great deal of traditional students I would advise you to be a bit more open-minded when discussing things simply because the face of "sorority" as we know it is going to change. We both went to schools in FL but it is clear that we had vastly different experiences. That is proof enough.

I'd love to know where you get your statistics. Meanwhile, I'll keep my opinions as they are.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

I'd love to know where you get your statistics.

I know that my sorority magazine has had SEVERAL articles (some by members and some outlining things that were discussed in national Panhel meetings) about the increase in non-traditional students and that we need to find ways to reach them, as well as open our minds to what "collegiate sorority membership" is supposed to be like.

If you want to play ostrich, though, that's up to you.

[adpiucf]

An unspecified "increase" is not a majority.

Now back to your regularly scheduled "what are my chances" thread.