<p>I really want to rush a sorority this spring. Unfortunately, I have moderate social anxiety (currently taking medication) and can be socially awkward at times. I hear that rush is an extremely stressful event, even from super outgoing, bubbly girls that are extremely well liked and have never had trouble making friends. Does this mean that rush is a nightmare for those who suffer from social anxiety?</p>
<p>I am a very friendly person. I am very outgoing, I smile a lot, enjoy going out, and I am very active on campus. BUT I come off to others being extremely shy at first, socially awkward, and I fail miserably at holding conversations and making friends. This is why I think rush is going to be a difficult experience and I'm not going to make a good impression. </p>
<p>A few things: </p>
<p>I am a legacy of a particular sorority via my sister who attended a different college. She absolutely loved it, making it my first choice. Unfortunately, this happens to be the best sorority on my campus so it is probably the hardest to get into.</p>
<p>I don't know how to say this without sounding snobby or superficial. But I have been told my whole life that I am very pretty and attractive, I also am told often that I have a very good sense of style. So I'm not too worried about what I should wear, makeup, or anything like that. I am extremely worried about mingling, making conversations, and giving people a reason to like me.</p>
<p>From what I’ve heard, the conversations in recruitment are pretty predictable. My friends who went through it kept complaining that they like talked about what they did last summer like 10 times one day (our recruitment is during the fall), etc. So I think it’s probably even something you could practice with your friends and stuff.</p>
<p>I’m very outgoing when I am in a comfortable setting or am around people that I know. But if I’m in a setting where I know that I am being judged or feel out of place, I am very likely to be shy and struggle to come up with things to say.</p>
<p>Sororities are absurdly superficial. You will get dropped by some simply because you don’t look like they want you to look, don’t talk like they want you to talk, etc. You might luck into one you really love and meet some cool girls, but on the whole, the entire greek system is just a racket and only serves to pump the egos of small-minded, insecure people. If it’s for you, that’s fine; if it’s not, you won’t enjoy it.</p>