<p>Im an incoming freshman this year and I’m faced with that terrifying decision of whether to rush or not. My main hold up (which i know not many of you will be able to help with but still) is that I’m a horseback rider. Ive been riding for 11 years and just the idea of not being able to ride as much in college makes me want to cry. Ive always imagined myself riding on the equestrian team, and i have looked into it at umich quite a bit, and although i feel like i could afford it (I’m responsible for riding costs now that I’m in college, i don’t own my own horse btw), I’m also very interested in rushing and i know theres no chance i could afford both so i know have to choose… i guess what i want to know is what is the typical social life like for those that aren’t in a sorority, as well as for those that are (how much partying/events). Is it still possible to do a decent amount of partying if you aren’t greek (i don’t have any experience in partying from high school so I’m hoping to let loose a little in college). keeping that in mind, could my lack of party experience give me problems if i were to rush. is rushing worth giving up something that i love? are sorority sisters typically friends with people that aren’t greek. Im just kind of a mess at this point with what to do with myself in college, so any help/advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks :)</p>
<p>The process of going through rush doesn’t mean you have to join in the end. Go to the first round and see what you think. Greek life isn’t for everybody. Sorority women have friends from dorms and classes and all over campus. But, if you’re only in it for the partying, you won’t like it. There are study hours and philanthropy events and a lot of other things that women do. Parties are but a small part of sorority life. </p>
<p>thanks, your input on this and my other thread are both very helpful! at the same time though, do you think that joining a sorority would be worth giving up something that i love in the end?</p>
<p>“Is it still possible to do a decent amount of partying if you aren’t greek (i don’t have any experience in partying from high school so I’m hoping to let loose a little in college). keeping that in mind, could my lack of party experience give me problems if i were to rush. is rushing worth giving up something that i love? are sorority sisters typically friends with people that aren’t greek.”</p>
<p>@leilei1996 </p>
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<li> Yes, you can do a lot of partying if you aren’t involved in a frat/sorority</li>
<li> My personal opinion: Don’t give up something you love for Greek life.</li>
<li> I am pretty sure you could still make friends with people who are in a sorority even if you are not in it.</li>
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<p>I’m not the best person to ask- I’ve been an alumna volunteer for my sorority for 25 years now and it has had a significant impact on my life in every way. You could probably find a way to do both if both are really important to you- riding might need to be a hobby rather than actually competing? It’s really up to you to choose if you have to pick one. Can you ride all winter somewhere in the area? </p>