As summer dwindles to its end and the school year rapidly approaches, so does the highly anticipated event known as "rush" for most colleges. Just to catch you up if your are unsure as to what rush is, it is the dreaded process of girls forcing small talk and smiles in hopes of finding their future sorority sisters. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed rush and the two years I spent in my sorority, however I believe that anyone who has been through a similar rush process can agree that there are a few notable traits about rush that every girl will experience, so brace yourself, and made the bids be ever in your favor (I hate myself for that, sorry Hunger Games).
1. You will be asked "So, what are you majoring in?!" a million times
You will be asked this question about 400 times during the first day or so of rush. Honestly, there is a decent chance that the overly eager girl rushing you already knows the answer, but regardless, we ask anyway. To save time and sanity just blurt out the name of your major right at the beginning of the conversation, much like this:
Sorority girl: Hey!! My name's Rebecca, how are you enjoying rush so far?!
You: BIOLOGY!!
Seems logical.
2. There's an insane amount of bouncing, clapping, snapping and chanting
It's like a freaking pep rally in these houses. The key is just to remain calm the chanting and aggressive, weirdly-in sync bouncing and snapping usually ends after we spell out our sorority's name 580 times.
3. Coffee filters will become your best friend
OK, this isn't as weird as it seems. When rushing, especially in the south, you get disturbingly sweaty while waiting outside of the houses. Using a coffee filter is perfect for dabbing off any sweat or oil off your face because it won't wipe off any foundation. So now no one will know about the true damp girl you are.
4. You will be asked "So, what made you wanna rush?!" a million times
Perfect answer to this question that will for sure get you a spot in the sorority: "ummmmmmmmmmm IDK, I guess, just like, the frat boys and getting, like, wasted ahahah oh and doing charity I guess #FTK" (For The Kids).
Just kidding, don't say anything even remotely close to that or they will probably set you on fire at their next chapter meeting.
5. "PARTY STAAAAAAAARTS!!!!!"
It may not be like this at every college, but at LSU during rush, this iconic phrase is a complete and utter lie. There is no party. There is no music. There is not even a single snuggie is to be found. This phrase actually means it's time for the PNMs (potential new members) to start filing into the house for their forced small talk with the sorority members, so don't be fooled.
SEE ALSO: The 13 Things You'll Hear PNM's Say During Rush
6. Overly enthusiastic PNMs
You will meet at least one fellow PNM that is already saying things like:
"I'm TOTALLY obsessed with Pi Gamma Moon Pie, like, OMG I'm like a triple legacy so I'll literally DIE if I don't get a bid." *nervous laugh*
She will scare you. It is OK.
