Recruitment is the time of year everyone has been waiting for. Sororities begin planning recruitment as early as January of that year, preparing for girls who will soon be one of us. Everything leading up to it is just as important as the actual recruitment weekend. It can certainly be stressful for girls who are going through, yet even more stressful for our Greek women who spend weeks planning, practicing, and making this recruitment perfect for all of you.
For girls going through recruitment, or thinking about going through, here are some dos and don’ts of the recruitment process:
DO:
Go through the recruitment process. You will meet several new people and make new friends along the way.
DON’T:
Don’t think you are required to join a sorority when you go through. When the time comes, you can decide that Greek life isn’t for you and leave it at that. Going through is an amazing experiencing, and I definitely recommend at least giving it a try.
DO:
Do have an idea about your finances. It is possible to afford on your own. A great deal of girls in these chapters pay for it on their own and they do fine.
DON’T:
Don’t stress yourself about what to wear. It’s not all about your appearance, but rather your presence. Be confidant in who you are.
DO:
Every opportunity you have to talk and interact with Greek women, TAKE IT! Go to welcome week events and get to know the girls. They don’t bite, I promise. They are there to answer any questions and give you a chance to see what they are about.
DON’T:
DO NOT go to every fraternity party or the bar and get totally shwasted during recruitment … Even if you don’t think they notice, they do. Our Greek women are always watching for girls who stay classy and can hold themselves to a higher standard. Sororities aren’t all about the parties like the movies portray or like the stereotypes everyone believes. They are way beyond partying and boys.
DO:
During recruitment, BE YOURSELF. You don’t want to end up in the wrong house because you pretended to be someone you’re not. Most definitely, be your best, original self. Sororities want to experience the real you and want to love you just the way you are. The right house will come to you, don’t stress.
DON’T:
You have 30 minutes in each house, so DON’T spend it talking about your boyfriend or ex-boyfriend. You are there to join a sisterhood that will be in your life forever. Those 30 minutes are critical to getting to know the real you, not your boyfriend. As Christina Yang said, “He’s very dreamy, but he’s not the sun. You are.” They are recruiting you, not your boyfriend. Sisters are for life, and they will be there through tough times and the break-ups. We are here to have your back.
DO:
DO ASK QUESTIONS! Gamma Chi’s will become your best friend and they are their as a biased opinion. There is no such thing as a stupid question and asking will only be beneficial for you. If you don’t understand something, or something makes you nervous, just ask. The girls are all there to help you find the right home.
DON’T:
Don’t be close minded and keep your options open. Before I started school, I was determined I was joining a one specific sorority, but in the end, I completely changed my mind. Again, keep an open mind because you don’t want to make a mistake and end up in the wrong house.
DO:
Do talk about your achievements and things you’re interested in. The girls want to see what inspires you, what your goals are, and what you like to do. Don’t give them your resume; they want to get to know the true you.
DON’T:
Don’t assume you are going to be a specific house because odds are, we know what you’re thinking. Don’t get your hopes up because the odds just might not be in your favor.
DO:
Listen to your heart. Home is where the heart is, so give it some trust.
