We spend so much time before recruitment preparing what we’re going to wear and what we’re going to say, that we forget to prepare our minds for this intense, emotional experience. Recruitment presents challenges for everyone involved, but there are ways we can all protect our peace and minimize the mental strain. By starting the conversation about mental health before recruitment begins, we can help prevent burnout before it happens.

Although you may be one of the newest or youngest members of your chapter, that doesn’t mean you have to wait to be a leader or create the community you’re looking for! Chapter leadership doesn’t have to start when you get on executive council — it can start by being confident in yourself as a PNM.

In this blog, you’ll hear from two dedicated voices: a campus fraternity/sorority advisor who oversees the broader recruitment experience, and a local chapter advisor who works closely with an individual chapter. Together, they share what it’s really like to support recruitment from different angles by balancing logistics, leadership, and those unforgettable moments that make recruitment so special.

I am the public relations chairwoman for my chapter – I not only oversee the social media accounts for my chapter, but also all of our brand collaborations. I love this role that I have been given more than I can explain, but there are definitely times where I wish the members of my chapter knew what was really going on behind the scenes. 

One of the biggest topics of questions we get from potential new members surrounds time commitment and time management as a chapter member. What is required every week? What’s optional? How do you balance your sorority involvement with academics and other involvements? Today, the Her Sorority Journey Interns take you through what the time commitment looks like for their chapters, and how they’ve been able to manage their time between different majors, extracurriculars, and le

I had always thought of COB as a “second chance” option, but what I came to realize is an opportunity for chapters to expand.

We are recruiting women to be our sisters, not just our littles. Don’t allow early attachment to detract from all of your relationships.

Sororities are based on shared values, trusting the process means letting your values guide your experience and focus on what you truly want

You need an outlet through sorority recruitment that will protect the process for others and provide needed perspective.

Making the decision to join a sorority can be a tough one! There are so many factors to consider in joining sorority life as a whole, as...

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Making sure every sister has had a voice in recruitment planning and decisions has already strengthened our relationships.

My chapter's values have led and guided me beyond themselves and pushed me to be the best for my community.

Are you excited to travel for your sorority officer position?! Learn how to make the most of this privileged experience:

Ready to step up your recruitment conversations? Reconsider your questions! Her Sorority Journey's Executive Assistant, Lindsey...

During recruitment, it is so easy to speak on the amazing opportunities and friendships that are made in your chapter, and spark the...

During recruitment, a majority of PNMs will say they want to join a sorority because they want to make friends or they’re searching to...

Recruitment season is here! Do you feel like you have a thousand questions before sorority recruitment? Lucky for you, a few of the HSJ...

I imagine that ultimately, you want to know how to survive sorority recruitment and create those long-lasting connections with a sisterhood.