I just went through a week of formal recruitment for my sorority. Let me tell you that my sorority has a strict attendance policy. I would like to tell you what I learned from my experience this past week.

• Firstly, do NOT take your physical or mental health lightly. They are extremely important to both recruitment AND your classes.
• It’s okay to ask questions before recruitment. Don’t ever feel embarrassed to ask questions to whoever is running your recruitment week. They want it to go just as smoothly as you do.
• GET SLEEP. I slept for 17 hours on Saturday. Genuinely, from 6 p.m. on Saturday until 12 p.m. on Sunday, I was unconscious. Even if recruitment ends at 2 a.m., do not skip on your sleep! Take naps throughout the day if you have to.
• DON’T SKIP ON YOUR HOMEWORK. Recruitment is not an excuse for poor grades.
• Talk to someone if you’re stressed out. I bottled up all of my emotions this week because I was so worried about recruitment, and I wound up exploding from all the feelings. This is something important to remember for ANY week, and not just recruitment week!


Finally, HAVE FUN. Recruitment is about getting new sisters (or brothers) and having as much fun as you can!