{"id":1737,"date":"2019-02-01T11:06:20","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T16:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/?p=1737"},"modified":"2025-09-28T10:54:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T14:54:00","slug":"5-tips-for-panhellenic-recruitment-at-miami-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/2019\/02\/5-tips-for-panhellenic-recruitment-at-miami-university\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Panhellenic Recruitment at Miami University"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recruitment has arrived, and you may be starting to think about how to survive the next two weeks. We collected questions from the <\/span>@MiamiOH_StudentLife<\/span><\/a> Instagram and reached out to women who have been through recruitment before to gather the top five tips for going through recruitment at Miami. Of course, every person\u2019s experience will be different, but we hope to provide insight on a process that can be hard to understand until you\u2019ve been through it. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Do your research<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"A<\/a>The recruitment process can seem daunting before it even begins. Doing research to understand the greek community can make recruitment feel a little less scary. <\/span>Look at chapters\u2019 social media accounts. Obviously, you can\u2019t learn everything about a chapter through their instagram profile, but it may calm your nerves when walking into a room of complete strangers. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Cost may be another factor to consider while going through the recruitment process. Every chapter has some sort of payment plan available, so you won\u2019t have to pay your dues all at once if that is a concern for you. New member dues and active member dues are all available on the <\/span>Fraternity and Sorority Life Website<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Time commitment is another thing you want to think about before committing to Greek Life. Joining a sorority typically requires 2-8 hours a week due to the education process determined by chapters. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Be YOU<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Confidence is your most important accessory during recruitment (besides your nametag). Try on outfits before the day-of and make sure you feel comfortable. Showing your personal style is way more interesting than wearing what looks good on someone else. Not sure what to expect from each round? Check out this<\/span> pinterest page<\/span><\/a> from Miami\u2019s Panhellenic Association for inspiration! <\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Have key talking points<\/strong> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Even though you will be talking to many different girls throughout recruitment, you will be answering a lot of similar questions. Where are you from? What\u2019s your major? What did you do over winter term? How is recruitment going? Have answers prepared for these types of get-to-know-you questions. The more you tell them about yourself, the easier it will before them to get to know you – so don\u2019t be afraid to give long answers! <\/span><\/p>\n

        If you\u2019re still nervous to talk to other girls about yourself, practice with your friends! And when you\u2019re going through \u00a0rounds talking to different girls, make a note when you have a great conversation with someone. Not every girl is going to be just like you, so it\u2019s important to remember the chapters and girls that you had the best connections with.\"Sorority<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. items<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          You have some long days ahead of you. Pack snacks, an umbrella and a change of shoes in a purse or backpack. The trick here is maintaining the balance between being prepared and overpacking. You don\u2019t need your entire makeup collection or a whole box of granola bars. Pack light but make the most of your space! <\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Trust the process<\/strong> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            You\u2019ve probably heard this saying from every girl who has ever gone through recruitment, but it still rings true. Trust the process and trust yourself. Joining greek life is an amazing opportunity. Try to enjoy recruitment as an opportunity to learn more about yourself and the Greek community as a whole. <\/span><\/p>\n

            \"Sorority<\/a><\/p>\n

            Questions from Instagram: <\/span><\/h3>\n