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I am wondering if I should rush or not?

I have always heard great things about making life-long friends in sororities but i don't know if it is for me. How do I know if I want to pay the expensive price of a sorority?
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Lindsey’s Answer

Short answer: Yes, you should rush. You aren't going to know whether or not it's for you until you try it and rushing is free! I was in a sorority and decided to do so because I went to a school where I knew NO ONE else.


I loved having a group of girls who I knew would be there for me no matter what. I always had a place to go and people to talk to during the good and bad times. The fees are a con, no doubt, but if you do join a sorority know that you have to make every cent count! Make the most of the experience-- Hold a position every year (GREAT way to gain valuable experience to put on your resume!), participate in volunteer initiatives and social events, and utilize the gigantic network it opens for you. One thing I regret not doing more of is taking advantage of all the girls who were also journalism majors. I didn't initiate (or join in on!) enough study groups that were always going on at the house and I didn't even think to seek insight and guidance from the older gals who had already been through all the classes I was taking.

Lindsey recommends the following next steps:

Think long term. When you think about life after college what do you hope you gained from it? Make a thorough list of pros and cons and then weigh your options from there.
Do your research! Chat with students both in and out of greek life at the school currently and ask lots of questions.
Thank you comment icon Absolutely... you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I happened to attend a university out of state where I knew one other person. I went into the entire experience knowing if I didn't like it, I didn't have to accept the bid. I ended up meeting some of my best friends in my sorority, that even years later we still continue to plan girls trips together and talk regularly. I got involved in the functions and holding a role for new members, and met some pretty incredible girls from all over the US. I loved what my sorority stood for and the community involvement it represented - they held the same values I had for myself. Breanna Bergin
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Absolutely. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.


I met some of my best friends through my sorority and still plan girl trips even years after we graduated. I decided to get involved and held a role where I was able to directly talk to the New members and show them why I joined and why I loved being apart of something larger than myself. It was a great experience where I joined a sorority that represented values I held for myself.

Breanna recommends the following next steps:

Do your research on the sororities on campus. Talk to people and alumni to get a feel for what they represent and their values.
You should be able to feel yourself with the individuals within the Sorority. Be yourself.
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