For many young people, stepping onto a college campus marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with possibility. For Railey Player, a senior at Ponte Vedra High School, that chapter includes something she\u2019s dreamed of for years: joining a sorority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe reason I plan to join a sorority is to be surrounded by a community of girls that uplift each other and love one another!\u201d she shares. As she counts down the days to recruitment, Railey has already been \u201cgetting ready by getting my resume and recommendations done,\u201d she says, her excitement is growing, and she is looking forward to meeting so many new people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sorority recruitment, often called “rush,” is known for its fast-paced, emotional whirlwind of events and conversations. For those like Railey just starting their journey talking to upperclassmen like Emma Jabour offer insight and advice born from experience. Now a sophomore at UF, Emma reflects on how sorority life shaped her college experience in more ways than she expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBeing in a sorority has connected me to so many people on campus that have helped me with my classes and getting involved in other clubs,\u201d Emma says. \u201cIt has given me a network of likeminded and motivated girls who push me to be my best academically and personally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the process isn\u2019t just about picking a house. It\u2019s about discovering where you truly feel at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBeing surrounded by girls who love and support one another, that\u2019s what I\u2019m most excited about.”<\/p>Railey Player (12)<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere\u2019s so much I\u2019ve learned,\u201d Emma shares. \u201cGoing in with an open mind is huge\u2014so many people go in thinking they know what house they want and then end up loving somewhere else during the process.\u201d She also recommends showing as much personality as possible. \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to be yourself. It will help ensure that you end up in the place that\u2019s the best fit for you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emma offers other practical tips too, like jotting down notes after each house visit to keep track of feelings and conversations. \u201cThe days are long, and it helps to remember the connections you made.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are also lessons learned the hard way. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t recommend putting too much pressure on yourself to act however you think the sorority will want you to,\u201d she says. \u201cEach house just wants you to be yourself.\u201d She also warns against procrastinating on preparing materials like your resume and Round 1 video. \u201cYou have all summer, so take your time and make sure it turns out how you like.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Railey, recruitment is more than just a week of events, it\u2019s a hopeful leap into a community where she can thrive. \u201cBeing surrounded by girls who love and support one another, that\u2019s what I\u2019m most excited about,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As recruitment draws near, girls across the country will be navigating this same path, balancing nerves, excitement, and a desire to belong. But if there\u2019s one thing both Railey and Emma could agree on, it\u2019s that being true to yourself is the best way to find your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pictured: the Alpha Delta Pi (ADPi) sorority house at UF<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Lily Keeley For many young people, stepping onto a college campus marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with possibility. For Railey Player, a senior at Ponte Vedra High School, that chapter includes something she\u2019s dreamed of for…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7814,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pgc_meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[38,138,173],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/pvhstiburon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6834.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pvhstiburon.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7813"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pvhstiburon.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pvhstiburon.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pvhstiburon.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pvhstiburon.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7813"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/pvhstiburon.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7813\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7815,"href":"https:\/\/pvhstiburon.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7813\/revisions\/7815"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pvhstiburon.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7814"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pvhstiburon.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7813"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pvhstiburon.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7813"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pvhstiburon.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7813"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n