Pre-Rush 101

Now that orientation is probably finished, you are starting to think about moving, and bedding, and decorations and RUSH!! Omg! First things first, you need to get those rec letters. Call your high school to see if there are any alumni that could help you, mom/dad's friends, your friends' older sisters, aunts, grandmothers, cousins, whatever. The more rec letters you get the better. Send them in with a picture (if asked) and your resume (again if asked). Usually putting it on nicer paper looks good. And, BE ON TIME!! Don't miss the deadline!!! Also, don't freak out if you can't find any, you will still be fine. But they definitely can't hurt. Next, get as much info as you can about your respective school's rush (you may have to wait until a specific meeting). Usually, detailed information about schedules, parties, attire, etc is handed out to you. So, you are never in the dark. When you get all this information, start looking for dresses ASAP! You don't want to be stressed because you don't have anything to wear. Consult older siblings/alumni! We love to help! Cover up ALL and ANY questionable facebook material. Delete it. Untag yourself. Whatever it takes. We stalk ya'll on facebook. Don't let us think something is wrong about you by the way your facebook APPEARS. Ask to be friends with current sisters. We may not be able to friend request YOU, but usually, if you find US, we can accept! Remain OPEN MINDED!! Each chapter of a sorority is very different and each individual will fit in with different people. Just because your biological sis went XYZ doesn't mean you will fit perfectly there too (even though that CAN happen)! Lastly, DON'T start freaking out. You have a while to get everything together and prepare. Just ask lots of questions. The more you know, the less stressed you will be. And then, you can help all the other freshmen girls who are rushing! :)

Caio

Stay posted for more tips on rush, especially the closer it gets!

J