rush workshops??

I've heard about getting a sort of personal "rush counselor" before and I think they used to be a little more common back a few years ago, but no one I met during rush had one. Most classes just teach you etiquette, proper ways to style clothing, conversation mannerisms, etc, most of which you could probably learn online.
Personally, I don't think you need one. I think its probably a waste of money and time... Rush isn't the most important thing that's going to happen in your life. I know you probably want a "good" house but every house has their pros and cons. You're going to make friends in any house you end up in, so please pledge a house based on it's sincerity and sisterhood.
I've also heard that some houses find out that girls have had rush counselors and end up dropping them or something. Idk but if you feel that you really need extra help then it's your decision to follow through with the classes, but most girls don't have one and don't need one.

If there's any way for you to get a refund, I wouldn't do it personally - for the reasons someone else listed above.

BUT if you already paid for it, I would just go and get your money's worth. Maybe you'll learn something and maybe it'll help you feel more confident about yourself. Confidence is super important. Do whatever you need to do to feel it.

It can be a good idea if you struggle sometimes with social awkwardness/meeting new people. Or if you know absolutely nothing about rush, and you don't know any other greeks and you're the first in your family to join a sorority.

A better idea would be to sit down and talk to one of the women writing recs for you. That's what I did. She invited me out to lunch, explained everything I needed to know, gave me advice, and overall I felt a lot more confident going into the process.

If you do choose to do the workshop, I doubt anyone will find out that would use it against you. I mean, the only people that would know are people either teaching the class or taking it with you right? However, I wouldn't bring it up to anyone or offer this information to your rho chi or actives. Just take the class and don't mention it again.

We signed up for it months ago when I was struggling to find recs (part of the workshop) and I am the first to join a sorority. But due to meeting alums for recs I feel like I am well prepared, also pouring over all the internet research I can find. Also last years Greek Chic was very helpful. I am not awkward and I think a whole day of pretend parties and outfit tips (we are supposed to bring our rush wardrobes with us) is just going to be over kill. I guess I will go because we can't get a refund. If anything it will help me secure the last 3 recs I need.
That is a good point no one else would know who wasn't taking it.

2 days?? Sounds like people paying for recs.

Yeah my sister went to a rushbuddies workshop in b-ham in 2013. They were more popular then. Honestly she said it was only helpful because we had just moved from Boston a year eariler and she felt as if it helped her southern traditions and what to wear. Although it was creepy af, mostly desperate girls from Al. And yes it is basically recs for hire

It is probs overkill but if you are not from the south, a session like that with a former Bama person might be helpful because southern girls are so passive aggressive. If you are too direct it can freak them out a little.