rushing without any intention to join

Drop out before pref if you do this. Do NOT take someone's spot that really wanted to be there when you're just going to drop out of the pledge class. But honestly, you're going to take someone else's spot for every round.

Honestly I didn't make friends going through rush, not any that I still talk to everyday anyways. I don't know if it's the best way to go about doing that, especially because it would be a waste of whatever the deposit fee is if you are set on not joining a sorority. If you do decide to go through and find a house you really love, but you aren't sure how you feel about joining I'd still encourage you to go through pref. Otherwise you should probably drop before then.

I would definitely drop before pref round unless you change your mind and decide you want to join one after all. I don't really see the purpose in going to the trouble of rushing if you don't wanna join though. I don't ever talk to the girls I met during recruitment except for the 2 who ended up in the same sorority as me. You should make friends freshman year either way so why waste your time (and everyone else's)? What happens if you meet girls in the sorority who really want you to join and try their best to make sure you get invited back and then you disappoint them by dropping out of recruitment? It just seems kinda selfish and pointless to me.

I was out of state didn't know one person, I was about 75% sure sorority life wasn't for me. With a little pressure from my mom I went through rush. It was nice to meet a few "starter friends" outside of my dorm. I was surprised that my opinion changed. There was only one house that felt like it could be a home, made it only to their pref night and did not get a bid. I was kinda sad but not heartbroken. I would of dropped after the 2nd round if house XYZ didn't keep me interested. As for my starter friends except for one (who lived on my floor so I think we would of been friends anyway), a shy smile/wave was all that was left by Halloween. I will say that I'm SO glad I did it so I have a better understanding of what Greek life here is really like. You should drop as soon as you know 100% it's not for you, also you should stick it out if you change your mind. I'm involved in a few great activities and have a part time job that I love. You'll find your way and Welcome to UGA!!!