The weekend of recruitment is a long and tiring one for everyone involved. From the recruitment counselors to the girls that are actually rushing to the girls in the sororities, it is not easy and it is very stressful. There is so much time and effort put into perfecting this one weekend that you would think the whole process is a breeze, but it's really not that simple. Even the recruitment counselors, who have been training since November, and the sororities, who have been planning and practicing for months, have their difficulties, so it is definitely not easy for the unsuspecting girls just trying to find the people they belong with. Here is a list of rush realities that no one really tells you about.

1. The days are long. Very long. They will probably seem like the longest days of your life. But you will sleep really well for the following week as the exhaustion continues to haunt you.

2. You will probably stop talking mid-conversation later in the night because your brain is so exhausted that it forgets how to work, but don't worry, all of the other girls are experiencing the same thing, including the ones you are talking to.

3. You'll probably also forget who you told what because you've told the same facts about yourself over and over again. It all sort of blends together. This is a good reason to try to have unique conversations.

4. There will be a lot of speed walking, more than you expect, and in not-so-comfortable shoes. The whole weekend is a workout itself, so don't be surprised when you realize you're a little sore when crawling into bed.

5. On that note, you will get blisters. It's sort of inevitable, so try your best to wear cute and comfy shoes when you can, or prepare yourself with many band-aids beforehand.

6. You can try to tell yourself to not "catch feelings" for the sororities that you're really into, but unfortunately, we can't control our emotions and wants very well. Some form of disappointment is bound to happen because we can't have everything we want, but remember to keep an open mind and trust the system.

7. Fight the urge to compare yourself to others. It is hard, but don't think that a sorority didn't ask you back because you're not that one type of girl. Each sorority is made up of a very diverse group of women, so don't think that you didn't click with them because you don't fit their description.

8. By the end of the weekend you will hopefully find your new home and your new sisters, but you will also have lost your voice.

9. Oh, also, there's a lot of singing.