Your attitude is amazing! I love it! Enjoy yourself and make the most out of college because the time really flies!

I haven't read the responses yet so forgive me if I repeat something, but on big campuses there is usually a large house to pay for. Fraternities on my campus had different sized houses-some had fancy ones (the larger fraternities) and some had small regular houses. We had a sorority row and all the sororities had huge houses-if you only have 30-40 women in your chapter that is not going to pay the rent and there is no way in hell you will be competitive with the larger chapters that have 140 women. It depends on the campus but on mine you could not just be the *smaller* house and survive. i think comparing fraternities to sororities at least on my campus is like comparing apples to oranges-you just can't say well we have 20 frats why can't we have 20 sororities and why can;t some of them be small and some be large.

Re: Redesign of rush
 

That is why we have rush before school starts-that is how we make the time.

Back on the topic of ENNA'S Recruitment...
 

Enna/Jen, I think that you should definitely continue to try to get in touch with your Rho Chi or another Rho Chi if that is possible. There is no reason why you can't try this semster if the sororities are having COB. You have absolutely nothing to lose. I continue to wish you the best!!! :D

Enna, we're so proud of you for being so strong and continuing to look into Greek Life after a hectic Structured Recruitment experience! Are you considering COBing anyone other than ADPi?

Other COB possibilities...
 

ADPi is up there right now, but so is Gamma Phi Beta and Alpha Chi Omega. I know I really liked those three sororities, and my rho chi said that all of them made just below quota. I'm definitely keeping my options open here.

About COB info - I think I'm just going to call the Panhellenic Office on Monday. My rho chi still hasn't gotten back to me. I don't know if she forgot about me or just couldn't find out any information and is waiting until she knows. I'm thinking it's the latter, especially because she seemed so concerned about my situation.

Absolutely call the Panhellenic office Monday. You have three fabulous choices, Enna. You could close your eyes and point to pick one, and you couldn't go wrong.

Enna, definitely call the Panhel office, but remember that sometimes they won't tell you that certain chapters are COBing if they are very close to ceiling. This is because those spots are usually filled up quickly by friends of sisters and NMs. If you know any of the NMs of these houses, have them ask their recruitment chairs about COB. Best of luck with COB...it sounds like you'd be an awesome addition to any of these chapters.

I know that on my campus, calling/e-mailing the membership directors of the individual sororities would be perfectly acceptable.

Jen,
I'm so glad that you're contacting Panhellenic, I think other GCers would agree with me when I say that you have an wonderfully open-hearted and accepting personality. Your friends are lucky people. And any chapter would be fortunate to count you among their sisters.
Good luck with Football season!
violets

COB at USC
 

I didn't spend much time at AChiO this rush, but I have friends from my rush group who have gone there and are thrilled to be there. I know my rho chi was from there and she was just the most stunning girl and so I think you have a great selection.

As for the other two, I loved the girls at ADPi, and when I went through the unity days, while I loved all the houses and all the girls, the girls at ADPi seemed like the most sincere and geniune. I loved them, and they were so great to me.

Lastly, Gamma Phi, is a fantastic house. They went out of their way to be nice to me, and I really felt welcomed there. I haven't seen any of the actives since rush ended, but I hope to because there are so many girls in that house that I would love to stay friends with.

You have three wonderful choices and wish you the best of luck. I'm so sorry that you were cut, but just like everyone else has said - you have a great attitude and sound like a great girl. Let us know how COB is going. I don't think my house is doing any unfortunetely. I think Quota was 54 at USC this fall, and we took 60!

I still don't know how this all works though, and don't see why girls don't get bids if some houses take 60 and others 43?? I think it's all too complicated, but wish you the best of luck. If you need anything please PM me, because I'm always around for you.

Honey

p.s. I just rushed as a Junior, and found the girls were very open to me!! So don't dismiss it just yet. But please let me know about COB, and hound your Rho Chi!! :)

get on that phone....
 

sweetie...call panhellenic as quickly as you can monday to find out what's going on. then, go for it. you are too good to not battle through this if possible. plus a heck of a flag, which we know.
lol
:D

Good luck with the Panhellenic office, Enna! I can't wait to hear what happens next!

" but so is Gamma Phi Beta and Alpha Chi Omega. I know I really liked those three sororities, and my rho chi said that all of them made just below quota. "

I know they'd LOVE to have you! i think COB is a great idea since rush is such a hectic and emotional time. ( and alittle BS too!)
So, best wishes for COB!
i cant wait to hear how it goes!
have u met any one named Victoria? :)
Love
Ashley

Enna, Please come back and give us an update!