rushing at USF as a junior

twinkle555 · #1 07-23-2006, 10:05 PM

Hello!

I go to USF in Tampa, and I'm a fresh junior ready to conquer the world. Ive always wanted to rush, but for the past 2 years I was dealing with transferring to different schools, so I was planning on rushing at those schools. But finally I decided on a major (one that USF offered so I got to stay after all!) So 3 weeks ago i registered for recruitment and now I am anxiously awaiting recruitment week, which is in about a month. But the past few days have got me a little nervous. I am not sure if USF has a upperclassman quota, or what kind of chances I have b/c of my class level and age (21). I have a good GPA and know I'm not going to graduate for at least 3 more years. So if there are any members out there that belong to a sorority at USF that can give me any advice it will be greatly appreciated!

WCUgirl · #2 07-23-2006, 10:07 PM

ShadyKD is a USF alumna; I'm sure she wouldn't mind giving you some general advice. I'll go track her down!

Ocalagirl · #3 07-23-2006, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinkle555

Hello!

I go to USF in Tampa, and I'm a fresh junior ready to conquer the world. Ive always wanted to rush, but for the past 2 years I was dealing with transferring to different schools, so I was planning on rushing at those schools. But finally I decided on a major (one that USF offered so I got to stay after all!) So 3 weeks ago i registered for recruitment and now I am anxiously awaiting recruitment week, which is in about a month. But the past few days have got me a little nervous. I am not sure if USF has a upperclassman quota, or what kind of chances I have b/c of my class level and age (21). I have a good GPA and know I'm not going to graduate for at least 3 more years. So if there are any members out there that belong to a sorority at USF that can give me any advice it will be greatly appreciated!

Well I'm a junior rushing at UCF but with three years left because I'm a double major...but my friend K is rushing at USF (because I pretty much talked her into it lol) and am super excited for her! I hope everything turns out great for both of you!!

ShaedyKD · #4 07-23-2006, 10:28 PM

It's not unheard of for sororities at USF to take juniors. I would venture a guess that IF they were to take juniors, they would only take one or two out of a pledge class of 30 something.

I would definitely stress that you have 3 years left. They don't call it "U Stay Forever" for nothing! I wish you the best with recruitment!

- Shae
USF '04

adpiucf · #5 07-23-2006, 10:39 PM

Shae, what is it with the I-4 Corridor schools?! LOL:

USF: U Stay Forever
UCF: U Can't Finish

Hmm...

smiley21 · #6 07-23-2006, 11:30 PM

UNF = U Never Finish

BobbyTheDon · #7 07-23-2006, 11:40 PM

FAMU = Forget About Moving away from Us

UM = University of Miami

UF = University of in a piece of Crap town

ShaedyKD · #8 07-23-2006, 11:40 PM

Yeah, I only took 4 years, unlike some of my friends who are on the 5/6/7 year plan.

Twinkle, do you know what this year's recruitment theme is?

Ocalagirl · #9 07-23-2006, 11:48 PM

[QUOTE=ShaedyKD]Yeah, I only took 4 years, unlike some of my friends who are on the 5/6/7 year plan.QUOTE]

Hey my motto for college (as per the facebook group) is that "Leaving college in 4 years is like leaving a party at 10:30...

And for all my FSU fans...
What did the UF graduate say to the FSU graduate?

"Would you like fries with that?"

And nothing against Gator fans, but I still bleed garnet and gold even though I have to add some black in the there for my new school (UCF is black and gold).

twinkle555 · #10 07-24-2006, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ShaedyKD

Yeah, I only took 4 years, unlike some of my friends who are on the 5/6/7 year plan.

Twinkle, do you know what this year's recruitment theme is?

not sure on the theme..but i will keep you posted!

twinkle555 · #11 07-24-2006, 12:50 AM

[QUOTE=liltrixx]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShaedyKD

Yeah, I only took 4 years, unlike some of my friends who are on the 5/6/7 year plan.QUOTE]

Hey my motto for college (as per the facebook group) is that "Leaving college in 4 years is like leaving a party at 10:30...

And for all my FSU fans...
What did the UF graduate say to the FSU graduate?

"Would you like fries with that?"

And nothing against Gator fans, but I still bleed garnet and gold even though I have to add some black in the there for my new school (UCF is black and gold).

haha yea my friend told me the "leaving college in 4 years is like leaving the party at 10:30" one. i agree. im pretty sure the average college student graduates in 5 years now anyways.

usf= u stay forever! grrreat

thanks for the advice!

twinkle555 · #12 07-24-2006, 12:51 AM

thanks everyone for the advice! i think tomorrow I;m going to email the greek life office and ask about quotas and this issue. ill keep you guys posted!

shinerbock · #13 07-24-2006, 01:06 AM

I really don't think any other FL school can say much to UF...I'm no Gator fan, but strong academics, strong athletics...

macallan25 · #14 07-24-2006, 01:32 AM

I was under the impression that Miami was actually very strong academically.......don't know where I heard that.

Scandia · #15 07-24-2006, 07:36 AM

My experience in Florida schools:

UF- you only party if you wish. Academics are tough. Parking is the biggest problem. I outgrew Gainesville after a few years, but my folks still live there.

UNF- they are strict with payments. If you don't pay on time, they drop you! UF didn't do that. I never got a degree from here- only took 3 graduate level classes- so I cannot give much more insight.

USF- I had no problem getting the classes I wanted. But then, I was a graduate student. However, they do charge for transcripts and make you wait a while for them- which UF didn't do. And you have to wait for your diplomas as well.

Anyhow, when I entered USF to go to library school, a sorority was just colonizing or having a first rush there. It was ZTA. I was VERY tempted to check them out- but the rush activities were coinciding with my classes and job. Plus I did not know if you could do it as a graduate student- but had I could, you bet I would have tried. Shows you my interest never went away. I'm a PNAM now.