(Intermission)

When it comes to fraternity/sorority recruitment, Fall Semester is the peak period, bar none; the lion's share of freshmen & an assortment of other undergraduates take this route, not just to get things over with in finding a frat/sorority to join but because the Fall term is a big deal in terms of recruiting overall. To tell you the truth, every Fall Semester is when most folks wind up going Greek to begin with.

Fast forward to Spring Semester. The excitement that surrounded Fall Rush/Sorority Recruitment is long gone by now. But should anyone discount that simple fact & decide to pass on going Greek until the autumn? I feel that no one should pass up this opportunity while it lasts this Spring; in fact, in a week or so from now, this is a perfect chance for those who chose to forego Rush/Sorority Recruitment to do their chapter research/homework, to give things a go.

True, the numbers of men & women dropping in to rush/sorority recruitment may be drastically different from the Fall but this shouldn't prove to be a hindrance on anyone deciding to rush or delve into sorority life. What we're talking about here is chapters seeking quality membership, not racking up more statistical figures to make themselves look awesome. It's not about which house is the best party house on campus; it's not about how many duders/ladies are in this chapter or that. It's about making a choice that could turn to be a good call on one's part, one that could last a lifetime.

Sure, some folks drop out of the picture b/c of grades, their fams aren't up to their children wearing Greek letters, their preliminary route to Initiation asks too much for them (just to name a few explanations). I can see that; I've personally known plenty who have fallen by the wayside through all of the above reasons so I've been there & done that.

But if one has chosen to go Greek just now, it'd be not only a fantastic experience given that folks stick it out, stay the course, bust tail to keep their grades up, keep holding one another accountable, etc. And the best way to fully realize the joys of Greek life & its various benefits can be found next week.