Am I too old?

[IrishLake]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Still not a Phi Mu.

Concur.

Originally Posted by RussianChick

Well it is clear that 22 is not the "normal" age to join a sorority but how weird or uncommon is it for someone to want to join at that age? Is it silly to even think about it?

While it may not be the norm, it certainly isn't unheard of. You may be 22 at the time of Recruitment, but you will only be a sophomore (right?). Go in confident and friendly, get your recs, get involved, and keep the GPA where its at or higher, and at the very least, you will make new friends. Don't worry so much about your age.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by RussianChick

Well it is clear that 22 is not the "normal" age to join a sorority but how weird or uncommon is it for someone to want to join at that age? Is it silly to even think about it?

It will probably hurt you, but each chapter has different standards. In short we have no idea how it would effect you if the other stuff is set.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by RussianChick

Well it is clear that 22 is not the "normal" age to join a sorority but how weird or uncommon is it for someone to want to join at that age? Is it silly to even think about it?

It's not silly. And it sounds like you're getting yourself anxious and worked up. I suggest you look for recs, but otherwise don't stress about recruitment for a while. You'll figure out whether or not you're comfortable when you meet the chapters.

Originally Posted by phimu_burberry

I shouldn't even respond to your nonsense.

But you did.

You can think what you want but your opinion still means diddle squat.

But you replied

I don't have to tell you my name or social security # so you can verify for your own approval that I am a Phi Mu.

But you're probably not.

I really could not care the least bit whether you think I am a 12 foot tall monkey.

Just a troll.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by phimu_burberry

As for as anyone on this thread no one here can see the future so you can't tell her if she will join a sorority or not. Why even come ask what your chances are since none of us even know you? You probally are gorgious with blonde hair if you are Russian and every sorority is gonna want you to join them but none of us can tell you about your personality and they all might love you even if you are 21 which doesn't matter if you aren't going to graduate in 2 years. If she is a transfer student she probally has to start all over like a Freshman.

I respect Phi Mus too much to think that you're one of them.

/QFP

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by phimu_burberry

Sorry I don't respect anyone that has nothing but insightful comments used to put everyone on this site down. Your way of thinking or what you post isn't the only view or acceptable answer.

Not everyone, sweetcheeks. Just you.


/QFP

[RussianChick]

Originally Posted by phimu_burberry

As for as anyone on this thread no one here can see the future so you can't tell her if she will join a sorority or not. Why even come ask what your chances are since none of us even know you? You probally are gorgious with blonde hair if you are Russian and every sorority is gonna want you to join them but none of us can tell you about your personality and they all might love you even if you are 21 which doesn't matter if you aren't going to graduate in 2 years. If she is a transfer student she probally has to start all over like a Freshman.

I am Russian and blond but I am not gorgeous. I look, how I look, just like any other normal person. I'm not Megan Fox by any means. That's all there is to it. But I am not sure how that matter at all since I would hope when I go through rush that my friendly and nice personality is what will count the most.

[Barbie's_Rush]

Originally Posted by phimu_burberry

You post a lot.

And you seem "special."

[prettyv]

Originally Posted by RussianChick

Well it is clear that 22 is not the "normal" age to join a sorority but how weird or uncommon is it for someone to want to join at that age? Is it silly to even think about it?

I can't offer any advice in terms of your "chances", as I come from a not-so-competitive university... but I was an older student (23 year old sophomore) when I went through recruitment. I think whether or not it's "silly" depends on what point in your life you're in. All my friends my age are all engaged, or married, or having kids, or settling into common-law relationships and growing up.. While I decided to go back to school... So I feel like I have more in common with young women who are 19 - 22. If you're more mature, you might feel silly hanging out with girls who are so much younger than you. Remember when you graduate you'll be like, 6+ years older than some of the freshmen! I think if you go through recruitment and you feel more like you're babysitting than meeting new friends, you'll know it's not for you.

But it's fun to be an "older sister" figure in the chapter, to have people ask you for your life experience


Good luck in recruitment though!

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by phimu_burberry

Sorry I don't respect anyone that has nothing but insightful comments used to put everyone on this site down. Your way of thinking or what you post isn't the only view or acceptable answer.

TEITY?

[bear_down]

Originally Posted by RussianChick

Well it is clear that 22 is not the "normal" age to join a sorority but how weird or uncommon is it for someone to want to join at that age? Is it silly to even think about it?

It may be more common at other schools, but at Arizona it isn't common at all.

Also, ignore the Phi Mu who isn't really one. That person has no idea what they are talking about when it comes to recruitment at the U of A. I doubt that person is even a female.

Like I said, as a person who is an ACTIVE in the Arizona Greek system (unlike anyone else responding here), go through recruitment with no expectations. Chances are you won't receive a bid, but you won't know unless you try and you will meet a lot of people and have some fun no matter what the results.

Please make sure to get a recommendation for each chapter since you definitely will need them.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by phimu_burberry

We have deferred recruitment after the usual recruitment dates and we have informal recruitment for sophomores and juniors before the regular. Most girls wait since it is so late and go through the informal.

NO YOU DO NOT. NO THEY DO NOT.

http://www.sa.psu.edu/greeks/pdf/ParentsManual0910.pdf

Page 15 - "Panhellenic sororities usually recruit the first 3-4 weeks of fall semester and the first 2 weeks of the spring semester."

Page 26 - calendar of events

Page 29 - Academic requirements. "First-semester women do not have a grade point average; therefore, all first-year, first semester women are eligible to participate in recruitment."

I don't know who you are, but you know NOTHING about Penn State, so STFU.

[Ghostwriter]

Originally Posted by Elephant Walk

I hope she's as hot as Caviar on Love of Ray J

Touche'! If she is a hot Russian chick she probably won't have much of a problem!!

[KSUViolet06]

She knows nothing about Penn State because she isn't Greek.

I'm willing to bet that she = volleyball29 = miss_ettiquette = everyone else.

She probably used an actual sorority for her trolling to make herself more believeable.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

She knows nothing about Penn State because she isn't Greek.

I'm willing to bet that she = volleyball29 = miss_ettiquette = everyone else.

She probably used an actual sorority for her trolling to make herself more believeable.

Is it wrong to want our trolls to do some research before coming here posting and expecting us to have all the answers?

I mean come on, the answers are all out there if they just go look it up, talk to people. Stop relying on GC.