#OBUrush: Advice for rush week 2016
January 01, 2020
With rush week quickly approaching, you may have numerous thoughts and decisions to
think through. Take some time to consider this advice from current Ouachita students
who have been in your shoes, whether you plan on pledging a social club or not.
"In the moment, trying to decide on Rush and bidding a club can seem like the biggest decision. But, whatever you choose, you are going to meet new awesome people. Enjoy it." –Davis Wadley, Independent
"If you're thinking about Rush, or trying to decide if you should or not, do it! Even if you decide to not pledge a club, you can still go to meet new people. I ended up finding a club I love being in, but it also was a way for me to meet others in different clubs that I may have not met without Rush. Just put yourself out there!" –Wesley Ramsey, Rho Sigma president (fall 2016)
"I didn't go through rush my freshman year and that's something I really wish I would've done. It is such a great opportunity to meet new friends and get connected with upperclassmen. I think that it's important to remember that going through rush doesn't mean you have to go through induction week. Rush is about finding a place on campus where you feel known and can serve Ouachita. If that means being in a club, great; if that means not being in a club, that's great too!" –Brook East, Independent
"I guess my biggest piece of advice for someone thinking about going through rush is to not let time be a crutch you use to not rush (or to join anything on campus). I remember my Freshman year that's the number one complaint I heard. I don't have enough time. You make time for the things you love and if one really wants to join a club then one can make the time to join a club. Even if that means cutting one's Netflix time in half. I know that's what I had to do and it was the best decision I ever made." –Jaret Webb, Eta Alpha Omega member
Interested in more rush advice from current students? Here are some of our favorite posts from #OBUrush on Instagram.
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