Spring semester sorority rush is around the corner and as if rush wasn’t already stressful enough, it’s now on Zoom. As a potential new member, the world of rush can be daunting, intimidating and nerve-racking, trust me, I was in your shoes not too long ago. So, in hopes of helping you out just a little, here are some of my best tips for going through virtual sorority rush:
- Go in with an open mind. This is hard. You can get caught up in the social status of wanting to be in a ‘top tier’ sorority, but in all honesty that doesn’t matter. Going in with a close mindset cloud your judgment and sets you up for failure and disappointment. Keep the things you have heard in the back of your mind but really try to go into rush without preconceived notions and I promise you the experience will be a whole lot more fulfilling.
- Be yourself. As cliché as that sounds it’s true. Going through rush you can get lost and begin to portray someone you are not. Being yourself will guide you to the group of girls who have similar values and are most like you!
- Take notes after every chapter you visit. Since the process of rush goes by so fast, you might find yourself trying to remember certain things about different chapters. The best advice I have is to write your thoughts down after you visit with them, so you know exactly how your experience went and can look back on it when it comes time to rank.
- Choose what you want to wear. I can’t stress this one enough. Don’t go out and buy things you are never going to wear again just for rush. Put together outfits that you feel comfortable in and shows who you are.
- Trust the process. You might get discouraged on the way. The process of rush is pure chaos but trust it. Again, it is hard, getting dropped for a sorority you like is not easy but know that it happened for a reason.
While these all might seem to be common knowledge, I found myself deviating from these tips while going through rush. At times you may want to give up, I sure did, but remember you will end up where you are meant to be.
I hope that hearing these few little tips, from someone other than your mother, helps you even a little bit through the rush process! And if you have any other questions or want to talk more about sorority life feel free to reach out, I’m always willing to talk!
XOXO,
