With winter break coming to an end, it is time to get ready for the most anticipated event of the spring: sorority recruitment. If you are anything like I was, you have no idea what to expect when you show up on campus for rush. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your rush experience:

1. Have an open mind.

It can be hard to set aside preconceived ideas about certain groups and form judgements for yourself. However, it is never beneficial to limit your options based solely on what others have said. Give everyone a chance and form your own opinions. You wouldn't want to miss out on something great just because you weren't willing to give it a try.

2. Ask all of your questions.

Recruitment is just as much for you as it is for the sorority sisters. Use your conversations to get answers to all the questions you may have about a particular sorority or greek life in general. The more information you have, the better decision you can make in the end.

3. Come prepared.

Rush days are long and breaks are few and far between. Make sure to carry a water bottle and a few snacks with you every day. You will need the energy come the last party of the day.

4. Get lots of rest.

After hours of non-stop standing and talking in hot, crowded rooms, the best thing you can do for yourself is get some rest. There is nothing worse than feeling exhausted the next morning before the day has even begun.

5. Be yourself.

The whole purpose of rush is to find a home for the next four years. The only way that you can find the place where you truly belong is to be completely yourself every day of recruitment. Form genuine connections with the girls and everything else will fall into place.