What do I need to know before rushing?

How do I prepare for rushing?

Prepare to Make a Good First Impression

To make the best first impression, be respectful and personable, make eye contact, and try your hardest to remember the names of the people you meet. One of the best ways to make your mark during fraternity or sorority recruitment is to ask a lot of questions.

What do I need to know before rushing a sorority?

What does rushing involve?

“Rushing” is when students become acquainted with the different fraternities or sororities on campus, and the process can range from very formal and structured to informal and casual.

What should you not talk about during rush?

Everything You Need To Know Before Rushing A Frat

What are the 5 B's of rush?

Rush Consultants

Sloan Anderson, who calls her coaching program "Crush," offered advice on how to nail small talk during the open house, which includes staying away from "the five Bs": boys (do not discuss fraternities), booze (no alcohol), Bible (religion), bucks (money) and Biden (a.k.a. politics).

What are the 5 B's to not talk about in Rush?

"Avoid bringing up the five 'B Words': Boys, Ballots, Booze, Beliefs, and Bucks." Okay... this is a "yes and no" kind of thing. The "B Words" list—comprised of topics that PNMs should supposedly "never ever discuss" during recruitment week—has been circulating for years now.

What is the danger of rushing?

Rushing can cause you to try to do too much

If someone is using something you need, wait until it is available or take the time to stop and get what you need. Time pressure injuries are also the result of a worker who took a chance by doing something he or she knows is not safe.

What is a dirty rush?

Dirty Rushing – When one organization will attempt to influence a potential new member through gifts, bad mouthing other organizations, etc.

What does rushing do to the brain?

Rushing adds stress and anxiety to your life. Over time, this can make a big difference in your default mental state. Even if it doesn't feel significant in the moment, the difference between a peaceful mind and a somewhat stressed mind is significant.

How do sororities pick you?

After each conversation, members who spoke to you will rate their time with you. They will look for how you carry yourself, your accomplishments and other conversational wins. The chapter will then make the list on who will be invited back based on those rankings!

Can you go out while rushing?

While there are many restrictions on active sorority members, for potential new members there are no set rules or restrictions. It is suggested by the Panhellenic Council that they do not go out for the weekend of recruitment, but they will not get in trouble if they do.

What do you wear on Rush Week?

Rushees are often given matching recruitment t-shirts that you're free to style as you please. Although this is the most laid back round, a good guideline would be to dress like you're going out to brunch with your girlfriends. I would recommend a cute skirt or skort with nice sandals or sneakers.

How to impress a sorority during rush?

Don't be afraid to talk about your hobbies, interests, and extracurricular activities. This will help you connect with sorority sisters who share your values and passions. Be confident and authentic: The most important thing during sorority recruitment is to be true to yourself.

What not to do during sorority rush?

How do you know if a sorority likes you?

What are the 3 B's during rush?

Stay away from the forbidden three B's: boys, booze and bucks. Don't brag about your crazy parties, how much money your parents have or the guys you date. These are not things you want them judging you on, and frankly, they make you sound ultra trashy.

What is dry rush?

The college fraternity, one of the last bastions of Bacchanalian revelry, may never be the same. Across the country, college campuses are opting for “dry rush,” meaning no alcohol can be served during the period of open parties designed to attract new members.

What are some sorority rules?

Is Rushing stressful?

Constantly being rushed is a state of stress. And chronic stress comes with all sorts of negative consequences because it fires up our sympathetic nervous system, which floods our body with adrenaline and cortisol, and too much of those chemicals too frequently, can have all kinds of harmful effects.

How to stop hurrying?

Is strapless OK for rush?

Can you wear a strapless dress? Yes! You are more than welcome to wear a strapless dress or a one-shoulder dress/top.

How do you stand out at Rush?

Ask Plenty of Questions

Not only will this give you better insight into potential organizations, but also, it will allow you to make a positive impression on current members. When you engage and ask questions, you're showing that you have a genuine interest in the organization.

What to ask at Rush?