With formal recruitment right around the corner the nerves are setting in. I will be the first to admit that as a sophomore rushing I am incredibly nervous. But here are five reasons to be super pumped for recruitment!
1. You get to meet tons of new people.
One of the many great things about rush is that you get to meet hundreds of people you wouldn't have met otherwise. Going to a university for 45,000 students makes it hard to meet people. Rush makes that process easier!
2. You get an incredible workout.
If you've ever been through recruitment you know how much walking there is. Going to a university with roughly 38 chapters to visit makes for a lot of walking!
3. You get to see beautiful houses.
If you haven't ever seen a sorority house, they tend to be beautiful. Especially at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. They look like mansions and some of the architecture is gorgeous. During rush you get to see what a lot of people don't, the inside.
4. You'll meet some of your lifelong friends.
Even if you end up not accepting your bid you've met tons of lifelong friends. Now I'm not making that promise but it is a definite possibility.
5. You'll have the time of your life!
Yes rush can be incredibly stressful, but it can also be one of the best times of your life. Make the most of the time you're given meeting the girls and seeing the houses and keep an open mind about all of the chapters! You'll have a great time!
