Hey y’all! My name is Peri, and I am one of Girl Talk’s summer interns! I am here to tell you all about navigating sorority recruitment! But first, let me introduce myself.

Okay,
enough about me--time to talk about sorority life. The summer after graduation, everyone LOVES to talk about recruitment. All the girls gossip about who is
going to be in what sorority and which sorority is the best and which is the
worst. I am here to tell you that NONE of that matters.
Absolutely nothing about those conversations should deter you from joining the sorority you feel comfortable in.
Navigating recruitment is weird and awkward! You are putting yourself out there all day every day for a week straight and that is so scary. You will be super sweaty and probably have a few bad conversations- that’s inevitable. If you fit in perfectly and have perfect conversations in every single sorority please, tell me your secret! It is NORMAL to feel more connected to certain sororities than others- that’s the point. You are trying to find your home for the next four years, not just girls to party with.
Absolutely nothing about those conversations should deter you from joining the sorority you feel comfortable in.
Navigating recruitment is weird and awkward! You are putting yourself out there all day every day for a week straight and that is so scary. You will be super sweaty and probably have a few bad conversations- that’s inevitable. If you fit in perfectly and have perfect conversations in every single sorority please, tell me your secret! It is NORMAL to feel more connected to certain sororities than others- that’s the point. You are trying to find your home for the next four years, not just girls to party with.
When
you’re talking to the girls in line and the girls inside the house always think
to yourself, “Could I do life with this person?” or “Would this person support
me through a hard time?”. When you really feel like you know the answer to
those questions, it will make it so much easier to make a decision if you’re
feeling torn between a few houses. I also want to encourage you to keep an open
mind. Don’t listen to girls in your group or girls from your hometown. This
experience is for YOU and only you! Don’t let anyone steer you in the direction
they think is where you need to be. This is your decision, no one else’s. In
fact, the only people I talked to about which houses I liked/didn’t like were
my Young Life Leaders and my mom. Talk to people that truly have your best
interests in mind. Recruitment is crazy but if you trust the process and keep
an open mind, you’ll find your new home!
I
know many of you are freaking out about your outfits. After being on both sides
of recruitment, that seems so silly now. Each day of recruitment requires a
different dress code, and the most important thing is to follow that dress code
and make sure your outfit is appropriate. No one wants to see your cleavage or
how good your booty looks! The active members want to know the girl behind all
the makeup and smiles. Walk confidently and dress appropriately and I promise
you will look FABULOUS. Comfortable shoes are also SO important. The days are
long and you’re standing pretty much the entire time so make sure you don’t end
up with blisters all over your feet! If you’re wearing comfy shoes you’re also
less likely to trip and fall J.

Freshman year is such a
whirlwind and while it is so important to study and do well in school, I would
argue that it is just as important to be social and make friends! Starting a
conversation out of thin air is hard but always remember that EVERYONE is
looking to make new friends and EVERYONE feels a little awkward!
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