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I Wish I Knew More Before Going Through Sorority Recruitment

Trust me, you're going to want to know these things.

Bailey Beauchamp

Jul 09, 2019

Florida State University

I Wish I Knew More Before Going Through Sorority Recruitment

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I went through sorority recruitment the week before my freshman year of college at Florida State University. I wanted to participate in recruitment to make new friends at a new school and to find a group of supportive, encouraging women and I found exactly that!

Before recruitment, I prepared my outfits weeks in advance and worked on my "elevator speech" about myself to present to the women conducting recruitment. I did everything I could think of to prepare, but there were a few things I wish I knew before beginning the week.

1. Be yourself!

Don't go through recruitment trying to be the type of woman you think chapters are looking for, be the woman that you truly are. Let these women meet the real you and you will find your home.

2. Trust your gut and choose based on where you feel led!

3. Being "dropped" from a specific sorority is not the end of the world! You'll find your fit.

While at that moment, it might be very upsetting to not hear back from the chapter you were hoping for, but it is so important to give every house a chance and remain positive.

4. Try not to buy too many new outfits.

This tip is probably a little different from other blog posts about the topic of sorority recruitment, but I would strongly encourage you to wear the clothes you have. This ties back to the "be yourself" tip. Don't spend tons of money purchasing new outfits to only wear one time, wear something that best represents you and your personality.

5. IT IS HOT.

Wow. If you're going through sorority recruitment in the fall, it will be insanely hot and probably raining if you're in Florida. Bring a fan, wear loose and light clothes, and brace yourself for the heat.

6. Don't pay attention to other people's opinions.

It is super important to remember that other people's opinions are not your own and their experiences are not yours. Don't let other people's opinions sway you, stay true to yourself.

7. Have fun and stay positive.

Make new friends, be open, be yourself, and trust the process! Positive mind = positive life!

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