No matter how many times you've already heard this, I will say it again: recruitment is STRESSFUL. It's all worth it in the end, but you'll definitely find yourself asking some of these questions during rush.

1. Wait, I have to make small talk for HOW many hours?

Going through recruitment, you HAVE to make small talk. Usually the same conversations, usually for hours at a time. So just remember: your name, major, and hometown are always safe bets to start.

2. Are my feet going to fall off?

Wearing heels for 8 hours at a time wihtout sitting down for long can literally make you feel like you're going to lose a limb. The smartest girls were the ones who brought other shoes to wear between parties.

3. Where are my friends? ARE THEY OK??

If you and your friends are in different recruitment groups, it can be easy to feel like you have literally no idea what you're doing. But just take a deep breath, smile, and remember that you'll make it through.

4. Where am I gonna get called back to?

The single most stressful part of recruitment for me was waiting to see where I would be called back to in the morning. It's the worst, and that's just about all there is to it.

5. Is it like the movies?

NO. Not at all. Believe me--it's much, much better.