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by: HiSo sorry if this is dumb but I've been reading things online about what to talk about/not talk about during rush and things have said to not talk about controversial things like politics/religion/etc which makes sense but when it comes to religion down at UA, idk what to do. I'm a christian and have things on my resume that have to do with christianity but should I not express my beliefs that much or express them only in certain houses or what because certain sororities (According to GR) are more christian than others so how do I go about this during rush?
#1 by: ..
Honestly you'll have so little time to talk about miscellaneous stuff that you really shouldn't worry about what topics to voice. Obviously, politics, religion, money are the main three areas people tend to avoid when conversing with someone for the first time in a formal setting. Along with that, a rule of thumb for sorority rush is to not talk about the three B's: boys, booze, and brands. But truthfully actives will ask you a set list of questions each round so you'll never have to make up conversation on the spot. Most questions involve where you're from, what you were involved with in high school, what you did over the summer, etc. If an active asks you about what clubs you were a part of and a club you were in just so happens to be religiously affiliated don't be afraid to tell them. They'd rather see you be involved in religious activities than not involved at all.
Christianity is a major religion down here. Every house has girls that live by the Bible so you truly won't find a house that you can't be openly religious in.
Overall during rush, talk about your involvements whether they be religious or not.
Comment#2 by: hi!!
don't push the bible but if you were really involved in your christian leadership group in high school and the girl asks what job did in school, TALK ABOUT IT! conversations move so fast, you won't get into a religion debate by bringing up that you were a member of an organization :-)
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by: ?Feb 6, 2017 10:49:27 PM
The 3 Bs are Boys, Booze, and Bible. At least what I've heard the most. You'll probably get questions about "where did you get that bracelet/necklace/dress etc." at least some time during recruitment.
But yeah, lots of people are religious here, so there's no need to say that it's important to you in conversations, especially if you have church activities on your resume. That would kind of be wasting time and the girl you're talking to will probably be like "great, I've heard this for the 10th time today." It would be more worth your while to talk about a specific event or activity you did at/for your church. To save your rusher from boredom and be memorable more than anything.
Please please please don't go on a rant or complain when you're doing your convos either. Don't be like "I'm SO glad to join a sorority with so many God-fearing women!" or don't complain about religion [not] being in schools. Like... we all have our own opinions on the matters, and you'll hear us expressing them in private. But recruitment is different. I think the term "interviews" is a bit misleading because we're not really interviewing you to know what you're like. That's what rec letters are for. We're testing you to see how good your small talk is and how you are in social settings with strangers. We already know how religious you are before you even walk through the door.
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