What does 'rushing' mean?

What does 'rushing' mean?

Rushing is the process of getting into the fraternity or getting into the sorority that you're interested in becoming a member of. Now, there are different kinds of rush. There's formal rush which is a very regimented process, at some universities there's a whole schedule. Sororities tend to be a little more rigid when it comes to a formal rush. There are also fraternities and fraternity systems that have a formal rush. But typically, there are scheduled activities like for, I know, for sororities on some campuses, you have to visit every sorority. And, when you get to the sorority, the sisters will do a presentation, or a dance or they'll get to meet you. They'll interview you. They'll ask you compelling questions and--I say compelling, some are more compelling than others--but they'll try and get to know you. And the same for the brothers at the fraternity rush. Guys tend to be more informal. Sometimes there will be like a football game, sometimes there will be an outing. It's a place for free food. It's a place to get to know the members of the organization. And it's just like you getting to see if this is the right fit for you.