Rushing a sorority as a Junior

[kittykatsz]

So, I recently transferred to MSU (Michigan State) as a sophomore. I didn't rush in the fall because I was way too overwhelmed with the change and just didn't have the time. Sadly, MSU doesn't have spring rush anymore so that means my next opportunity to rush would be next year, when I'm a junior. Can anyone give me any input on the sororities at MSU's opinion of junior PNM's and/or junior PNM's in general? Also, is it even worth it when I'm a junior? I think I would just feel old and really behind, but I could be wrong. Any advice, input, or comments would be greatly appreciated!

[Psi U MC Vito]

I won't touch the other aspects, but I think it needs to be said that sorority membership is for life, not just the time you are in college.

[Kirain]

I rushed as a junior and I don't regret it!

Juniors (and Seniors) rushing is certainly less preferred no matter where you go but honestly just try anyways. Try and fail but don't let yourself fail to try, plus you might get a bid, so why not just try?

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by Kirain

I rushed as a junior and I don't regret it!

Juniors (and Seniors) rushing is certainly less preferred no matter where you go but honestly just try anyways. Try and fail but don't let yourself fail to try, plus you might get a bid, so why not just try?

Dude, stay in your lane. sorority recruitment is VERRRRRRY different from fraternity recruitment.

[Kirain]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

Dude, stay in your lane. sorority recruitment is VERRRRRRY different from fraternity recruitment.

Ok.

[melindawarren]

Originally Posted by Kirain

Ok.

No need for the sad face. Honestly, there are so many differences between the different councils, even the most knowledgable posters around here can't speak to everything.

I'm basically new here, too, but I do enjoy learning about NPHC/IFC/everything else by reading older threads and asking questions. Still, I'm barely capable of answering NPC questions-though it is my goal to learn all of the rules of NPC recruitment while I'm a collegian.

[DubaiSis]

One thing I think you should double check is that there really is NO Spring rush. They may not have a structured informal rush but there may well be a chapter or two who are going to want to pick up a couple members. I would express your interest to the Greek Life office (or whatever it's called) and ask around to the sorority women you've met.

The bad part about informal rush is you don't get to see all the chapters. The good part is you can focus on a particular chapter or two without as much of the stress of all those parties and the obligatory cuts. And do keep in mind that although even the strongest chapters can need to pick up a couple girls in the spring, in general your best bet is going to be with the smaller chapters. DON'T confuse small with bad, less fun, less sisterly, less of a lifetime membership. If you read through many of the rush threads here you can see that many great chapters kind of suck at formal rush. This is not a reflection on the girls or the sorority at large. And so SOOO many times those chapters who suck at formal are really great at informal. It's just a different style and the more casual, personal touch works better for some than for others.

If it turns out you do have to wait until fall, just go through with your head high, do the best you can, accept you'll possibly take heavier cuts than your freshman peers, and have an open mind. Hopefully as a junior you'll see the bigger picture of sorority life and not just the letters and the parties.