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5 Things To Know Before Sorority Recruitment

Soon enough "hell week" and rush weekend will be upon us, and here are some tips before you walk into the chaos.

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I was not prepared for the grueling hours and energy that was needed for Rush but I think these 5 tips can put you in the correct mindset.

1. HYDRATE!!!

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Hydration is SO important! I rushed right when I came to college and it was still blazing hot outside. Fortunately, houses provided water but it is in your best interest to hydrate since there is a lot of walking around and standing in the hot sun.

2. Comfort over Style

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I still have scars from blisters I got during Rush weekend. Needless to say, factor comfort into your shoe choice, because like I said before, there will be a lot of walking.

3. Be Personal

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Make sure that you're rocking whatever screams *insert your name*! I remember I rushed with a girl who wore spider-man vans because she loved spider-man and she said it was a great conversation starter. Therefore wear something that makes a statement and shows off your personality.

4. Practice

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This one seems cliché but practice does make perfect. Get comfortable talking about yourself and your interests so you can keep a conversation flow and let the person know the most about you in the short amount of time given.

5. Trust the Process

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You will hear this constantly during the process! However, when houses dropped me and I felt defeated, I continued to remind myself that I will have a forever sisterhood at the end of all of it. I love my sorority sisters and couldn't picture it any other way!

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