<p>I'm entering as a Freshman at SC this fall. I originally was thinking about rushing in the fall, but I got in a severe biking accident a few weeks ago and was left with a bad concussion/other head injuries, which made me start to reconsider. I'll probably still rush in the fall, but will take it really easy (not go to all of the events if I'm exhausted, not "party hard", etc.) and will not expect much b/c at this point it seems more logical for me to sign in the spring when things are less hectic. I guess my question is if there is a dramatic difference to rushing/pledging in the fall vs the spring. What are the advantages/disadvantages to both? Is it harder to get into or looked down upon to rush in the spring? Any information would be much appreciated. Thanks!</p>
<p>Are you asking about fraternity recruitment? With all the adjustments you will have to make as a first semester freshmen…and then add a health challenge my advice would be to go through recruitment after the first semester. You will have the opportunity to visit with fraternity men and attend some various fraternity events before you make the decision that Greek life would be a good fit for YOU.</p>
<p>There is no formal recruitment for women in the spring.</p>
<p>My apologies! Yes, I meant fraternity recruitment. Thanks for the answer!</p>
<p>Fall and Spring differ slightly. Fall is way more busy as you tend to get people who really want to join as well as others who are not sure or are tagging along for something to do. Fall pledge classes are mostly larger due to the size of the turnout. Top houses tend to have roughly the same amount for both fall and spring, while others can be down to 5-10 for spring. Fall pledge duties can be a bit harder for actual tasks, such as going early tp hold seats for the football games (hard to pregame), but more people mean there will be more people to spread the work between. However, if you have a smaller pledge class in the spring you may be able to form a stronger bond with your pledge bro’s than if you have a larger fall class. The one advantage I’d say for fall is the sorority recruitment being only in the fall, so when the house does stuff with a sorority (pledges & pledges) the girls will be in the same boat as you (but it’s not a huge deal). Without knowing the conditions of the injury, if you do not think you will be able to attend a lot of events then use the fall as a taster. Visit all the houses and get a feel for which is going to be a good fit, then focus on that house in the spring. But if you find a house you love right away then don’t count yourself out of fall early. Most of the actual rush events (not the welcome week parties) are low-key type events – think BBQ at the house, go to a baseball game, go to hooters – even if there is a paintball event you can take it easy and just talk to the brothers at the event.</p>