Rush week is the most exciting and scary time of your college career! (Probably an exaggeration, but still). If you are anything like me, you're nervous, anxious, and totally thrilled at the same time. You also have no idea what to do or what's even going on! Well, from one sorority girl to the next, I have some advice for you to get you through the week:
DO Talk About Yourself.
Talk about your interests, hobbies, what you did in high school, what you hope to gain by joining a sorority, what you hope to give back. We want to hear about you and what makes you special. This is the one time you get to be conceited and tell us what makes you so great!
DON'T Dress in What You Wore to Cellar Last Night.
Take some pride in your appearance, and treat rush week as you would an interview. You want to put your best foot forward for your new potential sisters, so dress your best! Leave the mini skirt and crop top at home, and wear the sundress with the wedges that you haven't gotten the chance to wear yet.
DO Ask Questions.
Choosing a sorority is a mutual process, so find out what you like about each one. Ask what their philanthropy is, how much dues are, and what sisters love most about their chapter!
DON'T Gossip or Try to Dish Dirt.
A big turn off is talking sh*t on other sororities and fraternities. Do not gossip! We're all a part of Greek life, so bashing one is a reflection on us all. That isn't what rush is about at all. We're looking to welcome you into a sisterhood, not hate on others.
The last piece of advice I can leave you with is just be yourself. Don't waste time trying to impress a certain sorority. Keep an open mind and trust that you'll find your home. Have fun! You're going to meet so many new people, and make a ton of new friends! And it's not too late to sign up! Visit www.wvupanhellenic.com for more details on how you can register!
