Sorority rush starts at least one week before classes are slated to begin. While, in contrast, fraternities begin formal rush on the first day of school. Sororities plan a very strict schedule of outfits, parties, places to be, and events. It is a fight to see who can get who first, and who can party the hardest. Obviously, it is easy to see how the different rush periods can affect a student s semester.
Rush is so emotionally and physically draining on both actives and rushees.
Since sorority rush ends the day before school starts, it gives everyone a chance to relax and regroup for the upcoming semester. And, after all of the emotional grief some of these girls endure, it is a well-needed rest for them to get back on their feet before the semester officially begins, said junior Lindsay McMillon, a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority who was a Rho Chi this fall. Others would argue, however, that although it is good to have rush before school begins, that the break before classes officially start is not long enough. I think having rush before classes begin is good because it doesn t conflict with everyone s schedules, especially if you have to work or have an internship. Formal rush usually occurs during the first two to three weeks of the semester for fraternities, although most rush year-round.