It's about that time again, ladies! Recruitment is just right around the corner, have you decided you're going to rush this fall semester? Good! Because I promise you it's going to be the best choice you will ever make.
Recruitment is stressful, don't get me wrong. Walking into so many different houses, meeting so many different girls, and smiling to the point where your cheeks are actually throbbing...
To all the ladies going through recruitment, here's a few tips on how to survive the long weekend you've chosen to take on.
1. Wear comfortable shoes, your feet will hurt.
Walking from house to house doesn't seem as tiring as it sounds. Wearing comfortable shoes are the key to not getting blisters and keeping your feet from being in pain all day, because they will be throbbing after day one.
2. Keep an open mind.
You will hear this more times than you want to while going through recruitment. Always remember that you will end up where you belong. Do not have a stubborn attitude or you will miss out on where you're really supposed to be.
3. Have faith in what your rho gamma tells you.
The know what they are talking about, I promise. Thank them for giving up their letters to help guide you to find where you belong. If they say you should not give up, don't.
4. We're nervous too.
Don't forget, we have to talk to a lot of new girls, just like you do. We may seem like we have it all together, but little do you know, we're just as nervous as you are going through recruitment.
5. Trust the system.
It's almost unbelievable how accurate the "system" is. How can you find your home in one weekend? Seems impossible, doesn't it? But, as impossible as it may seem, the system works miracles.
6. Ask us questions, too.
Just because we're asking you a lot of questions, doesn't mean you can't ask us questions. The best way to get to know someone is to ask whatever you are thinking. We want to hear from you!
7. Don't be disappointed if your top house drops you after the first round.
Personally, all three of my top choices dropped me after the first day... But I didn't even notice until I took a third glance at my list. I was so distracted by the other sororities that wanted me back, I didn't even notice that the ones I wanted didn't want me back. Your better fit is out there, and I guarantee it isn't the house you might have thought was the one.
8. Yes, it is a time commitment.
You will realize going through recruitment that being a part of a sorority is indeed, a big time commitment. But, everything will be okay. What is better than having a huge support system to catch you when you fall? How convenient is it to have a sister who is a genius in Algebra when you're looking for someone to help you bring up your C-?
9. Please, do not bring up parties and boys.
We don't want to talk about it, I promise. Being a part of a sisterhood isn't about all the parties you may get invited to and all the fraternity boys that may talk to you. Sisterhood is about philanthropy and community service, helping you better yourself and finding life long friendships. By all means, don't think that because we don't want to talk about it, we don't have fun. Recruitment is not the time and place to talk about booze and boys!
10. It is all worth it.
Standing in numerous houses, wearing make up, waking up early to go to bed late, meeting so many girls they all start to have the same name... It is all worth it. There is a home for everyone and you will find yours. You will find your people and you will fall in love with the sisterhood you're supposed to.
