rushing in the fall at 26
by: thinking about it
So I have lived overseas since I was 14 (long story). I'm now returning to the US at age 26 and will probably go to USC. My parents both went to SC and I"m a legacy to two sororities. I have a degree in another country, but I will be an undergrad and getting a Bachelors so I will be eligible to go through Rush. I would like to go through Rush but I don't want to be a big joke. I'm really wanting to join for reasons other then parties, but I would go to parties. Please only give serious advice. Do I have chance of getting a sorority? Will people think I'm a joke? Will there be other "older" ladies going through Rush ( I heard they do at several state schools)? Again any help would be nice.
Comment#2 by: well
Honestly, you probably don't WANT to join a sorority. You will be in a pledge class of girls who can't even drink yet. When you do decide to go party on the row, you won't be meeting anyone even NEAR your age. I don't see why you'd be interested in joining greek life at 26, honestly. You just won't have anything in common with the people involved.
by: wellJan 26, 2014 4:23:41 PM
and I know you said you want to join for things other than parties, but even in the sisterhood/friendship aspect...you just will have nothing in common with a bunch of 18 and 19 year old girls. It sucks, but it's true. Unless you're really immature, there's nothing there for you.
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by: 21Jan 26, 2014 11:10:18 PM
Hellow, cute 21 year old guy here. Would love to party with a 27 year old. Especailly a lady who lived overseas and might have a cool accent.
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by: freyaJan 26, 2014 11:38:46 PM
Thank you for your honesty. I appreciate knowing. I wanted to return to the states earlier, but got caught up in research and job here. Now I'm getting a degree from the US,because my degree here in Africa doesn't hold as much water as a US degree. I'm scheduled to finish in 2.5 years because USC will transfer some of my courses. I really just wanted to join, because my mom, aunts and grandmothers were in sororities. I always felt a little sad I never did it. I thought I could join now and I could offer diversity, being a little older and having international experience. But I guess not. I do appreciate your honesty.
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by: just joinJan 27, 2014 1:36:50 AM
there are girls who are 22 year old freshmen so they'd be 26 by their senior year. do it if you want. if not, you can be an alumna initiate after you graduate.
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by: phi psiJan 27, 2014 9:16:01 AM
#7 by: Truth!
At age 26 going through recruitment would be like trying to be a high school cheerleader. You should talk to your mom about becoming an adult initiate to her sorority. You would take alumnae status, but you would have the "name" of being in a sorority and not have to go to a bunch of meetings, pay collegiate dues, etc. you could join young alumnae assoc. and meet people your own age.
by: FreyaJan 27, 2014 8:43:53 AM
That is a good idea. My mom isn't really involved in her sorority because she lives overseas, but I will contact them. I actually didn't know you could initiate that way. Thanks for the tip.
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by: FreyaJan 27, 2014 8:44:33 AM
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by: i didJan 26, 2014 3:29:30 PM
i asked them. They just gave me a pad answer of "we don't discriminate based on age." That is all fine and well. But I know that the law and reality are two very different things.
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