uf rush??

flgidget · #1 07-02-2003, 01:04 AM

Okay; I have been lurking here, reading some of the rush threads that you all have posted...and I am getting pretty nervous. The Greek system at my school seems to be tough from what I have read so far. I will be transferring to UF in the fall as a junior, although I am actually looking at 3 more years at UF.

Still...is my standing seriously going to hurt me during rush? Add that to having no family connections, as the highest my parents went was community college. So I know of no one to get any recs--which seem to be very important at UF despite the PC site's word that they are not required.

I would really love to be a part of a sorority during the years that I have left in college, as well as long after I graduate. I plan on being very active in a sorority (I am open to them all right now). But...will I get a fair chance to show this and find a home at a GLO at UF?

Any advice and/or info would REALLY help me out!

AchtungBaby80 · #2 07-02-2003, 01:09 AM

I can't really help you, but I know there are several people from UF who post here and I'm sure they'd be glad to answer your questions!

sherbertlemons · #3 07-02-2003, 01:13 AM

I don't know for sure about juniors, but I know it is possible for sophomores to receive bids. Search for Curlygirly's rush thread. She's one of my sisters and I'm pretty sure she went through as a sophomore.

It also helps that you have three years left, so make sure you bring that up, if you can.

As far as recs go, ask every female you know if she is in a sorority. You'd be amazed how many you'll likely find. Former teachers, family friends, people you've volunteered with- all of the above can write you a rec.

kdonline · #4 07-02-2003, 10:13 AM

PM me with the area you live in & I'll see if I can help you out.

texas*princess · #5 07-02-2003, 10:18 AM

I hope you do decide to go through rush!

Like someone already mentioned, if you can tell them that you will be there for 3 more years, I think that would definately help you!!

WhiteDaisy128 · #6 07-02-2003, 10:56 AM

On your Rush application mark that you are a junior, but in parenthesies write (will graduate in 2006) - or whenever.

astroAPhi · #7 07-02-2003, 11:18 AM

Also keep in mind what your standing at UF will be. If you'll be there another 3 years because not all your credits transferred, you may be considered a sophomore.

Definitely milk the "extra 3 years" for all you can! At some universities it can be hard for juniors to get bids, but I don't know what the atmosphere is like at UF.

daoine · #8 07-02-2003, 11:36 AM

Not knowing anyone for recs is ok, there are plenty of resources here!

There's a thread in the Alumni Involvement section (there's a concurrent one in the Rush section as well) which contains contacts for people who are willing to either write recs or help you make the necessary contacts in your area for recs. While you may need to do a little leg work, it's much easier if you have a contact expecting you.

So, check this out, and good luck!

http://forums.greekchat.com/gcforums...threadid=34355

sugar and spice · #9 07-02-2003, 01:51 PM

From my understanding of UF (we had quite a few girls on GC go through UF rush last fall -- check out their rush threads if you want to see what it's like), it is possible for sophomores to get bids (although somewhat more difficult than it would be for a freshman) and pretty difficult for juniors to get bids . . . but since you'll be there for three years, you're pretty much a sophomore equivalent. I agree that writing "Junior (but will graduate in 2006)" on your rush application will help, as well mentioning that you have three years left to as many people as possible during rush.

On the other hand, the lack of recs could hurt you a lot. Head on over to the alum forum and see if anybody can hook you up with an alum in your area -- I'm sure you can get at least a few recommendations that way, and you may be able to get all of them. Good luck! I hope you stay on the board to give us your rush story, and feel free to ask us any questions that you might have -- that's what we're here for!

FAB*SpiceySpice · #10 07-02-2003, 02:17 PM

I don't know about UF, but at my school which has a pretty big/competitive rush we are allowed to take two juniors as "freebies" meaning they won't count towards our quota. I don't know if UF does this, but it's worth looking in to. Because not many juniors go through rush and since we have 14 sororities, that means there are essentially 28 free spots for those girls. I dunno, just something you might want to check out.

RedFox · #11 07-02-2003, 02:53 PM

I'm at Univ of Tennessee-Knoxville and I am also a transfer student as a junior who is going to stay here for another 3 years. Is there anywhere online or does anyone know where I can find out about juniors and quotas here at UT? Good luck in the recruitment process!!

dzandiloo · #12 07-02-2003, 04:28 PM

I went to a tiny school, so my personal experience won't be much help specifically, but a few ideas:

1. Contact UF's college Panhellenic & see if they can point you in the right direction to get references from your area. I gather references are seriously a good idea at UF.

2. When you do go through recruitment-keep an open mind & figure out what your goal is...to be a member of the top-top house, or to have a wonderful sisterhood experience? I'm not saying you can't have both, but statistically, I think its safe to say that juniors, even sophomores have a tough time at UF. I also say that b/c there are alot of great groups at UF, some are smaller, but that doesn't mean their sisterhood is any less fulfilling than the huge groups. As you said-sisterhood is forever...and you will get that from ALL of the houses on campus & by keeping an open mind, your chances of finding that sisterhood will increase.

Good luck to you!

KillarneyRose · #13 07-02-2003, 10:46 PM

When it asks on the application what year you are, you should put something like "2006" or "May, 2006" so that there is absolutely no question of how long you'll be around.

Best of luck to you!

PS I love your screenname!

DeltaBetaBaby · #14 07-03-2003, 06:27 PM

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Originally posted by dzandiloo
2. When you do go through recruitment-keep an open mind & figure out what your goal is...to be a member of the top-top house, or to have a wonderful sisterhood experience? I also say that b/c there are alot of great groups at UF, some are smaller, but that doesn't mean their sisterhood is any less fulfilling than the huge groups. As you said-sisterhood is forever...and you will get that from ALL of the houses on campus & by keeping an open mind, your chances of finding that sisterhood will increase.

Good luck to you!

This is worth quoting and repeating.

I know that most years, not all groups make quota at UF. The same logic that makes chapters prefer a freshman over a junior causes them to prefer a junior over an open spot.

It will be tough, and you will be cut, but there will also be groups that do not care about your status as a junior.

dzsaigirl · #15 07-05-2003, 06:43 PM

I like the whole idea of putting "Class of '06" on the year classification line. That way, you are telling the truth, but not telling "too much". If they ask you though, be honest. Also, if your b-day is on there, they will figure it out...

Good luck!