WOOHOO!

I can’t believe it’s all over… I was one of the few people that actually enjoyed recruitment, so it’s kind of sad that it’s over. I’ll definitely miss a lot of the girls in my Pi Chi group and our daily meetings, but it’s really exciting to know that some of them could be my new sisters tomorrow. I’m so excited to do this thing and find out where everyone’s going.

So tonight, I felt super-lucky and thankful that I had a full schedule, let alone with sororities I loved. Oh, and as for the dress? I ended up wearing one that was hanging in my closet all along! I don’t want to say too much, but it definitely wasn’t black, so I felt really unique and confident. It was sort of a classy-retro look; I couldn’t have felt better.

First I visited Miami, which I was really excited for since they’ve been a favorite of mine since open houses. I was paired with a girl I met in one of the earlier rounds, and we sat at tables in the suite and ate cheesecake and drank sparkling cider (sooo good). The suite was covered in white fabric, so it was a pretty neat effect to be sitting in an entirely white room. After a little while, we made it up to the sorority’s floor in the dorm and got to hang out in one of the rooms. I had a lot of fun but wasn’t really sure if this was the place for me. The girl that preffed me and I just didn’t click like I did with some of the other girls I met here, and I left just sort of unsure of things.

Next up was St. Lucia, which was decorated beautifully with white drapes, lights, and flowers EVERYWHERE. Here we had little personal hors d'oeuvre platters, cheesecake, and punch. The girl that preffed me was someone I’d seen at every round; even when she didn’t rush me, she’d make a point to say hi, which I really liked. We just really got along well and I felt totally comfortable, even when I dropped some food on the ground or tripped on a decoration. After eating a bit, we went up to their floor (which was decorated BEAUTIFULLY) and chilled out in one of the rooms. Taking PSUSigKap’s advice to heart, one of the things that I really liked here was that I felt just as comfortable talking to the other PNMs and getting to know them as I did with the sisters. After a while, we went back downstairs for a short ceremony and said our goodbyes. It was just a really great time, and I felt so confident that I could fit in here after tonight.

Finally, I went to the Bahamas, which had no ceremony or floor-tour, but rather an assortment of desserts and conversation with a sister for the whole time. I’d never met the girl that I was paired with, but we had a lot in common and I had a ball at this party. The suite was draped in black with balloons everywhere… a very chic and classy design.

When it came time to rank, I was truly torn between the Bahamas and St. Lucia, as though it sounds so cheesy, I knew I’d be happy at either. At both sororities I felt like I was talking with an old friend. I could see myself getting ready to go out with them, crying about a bad day, staying up late talking about absolutely nothing. My goal tonight was just to feel confident about whatever decision I made, whether it was to withdraw or rank the way I did. And let me tell you, it feels good to know I’ll be happy wherever I end up!

With that, I ranked them like this:
St. Lucia
Bahamas
Miami

I felt so lucky because so many girls didn’t have full schedules and didn’t get asked back to the sororities they liked. There were definitely a lot of tears tonight. One girl was even “promised” a bid by one group and wasn’t asked back there tonight. I’m just so thankful that I had such a positive recruitment experience and can’t wait for bid day tomorrow!

To those of you who PMed me asking more about my experience, I promise to get back to you ASAP, I’ve just been going crazy (as you know :) )

Time to try and get some sleep!

I'm so happy for you!! Good luck with St. Lucia (or bahamas :D lol) tomorrow!!

yay!! im sooo glad you enjoyed recruitment!! sounds like you had a great pref night. youve had a such a positive outlook! good for you petals :) have TONS of fun tomorrow with ur new sisters and dont forget about us GC kiddos that want to know where u ended up!!

I'm so excited to see what happens!!!

good luck
 

i was thinking about the girl you were talking to with st.lucia and it totally reminded me of my rush crush.good luck tomorrow!! I have homecoming event to attend and then i will be right back on greekchat to see where u go...im addicted,lol!

I am so glad to hear that you still have such a positive attitude and would be happy no matter where you end up. I can't wait to hear the ending. Good luck Petals!

You have had such a mature and positive outlook throughout this entire process and your return invites prove that it shows through to the sororities! I'm glad you enjoyed prefs and I think it is wonderful that you felt comfortable at all of your prefs chapters. Whether you get Choice 1, 2 or 3 I feel sure you will be an outstanding new member and a great new sorority sister! I think it is wonderful that those 3 chapters have seen something special in you enough to want you to attend their prefs ceremonies-- no matter which sorority appears on your bid card, remember that you were very well-liked at all and very much wanted by the sorority you have received a bid from!!

I know today will seem like it will stretch on forever until you receive your bid-- just stay busy, study, shop, call home and savor this moment-- you have had such a great recruitment week with lots of new experiences and new friends!

We're very excited for you and can't wait to hear where you've pledged-- drop us a note tomorrow and fill us in on the details :) Good luck!!!

Good luck today! I'm still hoping Sigma Kappa is in the running but we'll find out soon enough!

I stopped reading after ASA was out of the running;)

/obvious lie

Good luck, and I hope you're happy wherever you end up.

it really has been interesting reading all this, so because there's so many possibilities of which organization she'll join, it's going to be interesting to hear who/what she chooses!

I agree with everyone that has pointed out what an incredible attitude you have had as a PNM. It's wonderful that you had a full schedule and felt a connection with all three sororities that you preffed.
Like the other girls here rooting for their sororities, I'm hoping AOPi is still in the running, but I know that every sorority has something unique and amazing to offer and whichever sorority gets you is going to be very lucky! :) Congratulations on prefs and can't wait to hear all about bid day--hopefully later tonight! Best of luck! <3

I am SO happy for you!:) I love your descriptions of the pref events. Just enough to let me pretend I was there:p

I'm really glad that you felt wonderful in your dress.

Happy Bid Day!!!!!

Hooray, I hope you have beautiful weather for bid day...I've heard rumors of snow in PA, and that's just uncalled for!

Wondering...wondering...:p