My class doesn't end until 7:40, and it's a hard class to get into, as well as very small. I'm just going to have to leave early. That way, I've shown up so they can't take my name off the roll, and even if they count it as a tardy, I'll have to take it. What I'm wondering is, since it is a university sponsored activity, wouldn't it make sense that it would be excused? ;)

crystal, they definately will not excuse you from class. ask your rho sigma what you should do. depending on what time pref starts, the glo you would be going to first would be notified that you are coming right from class. they will not penalize you bc you had class!!!! you can always get your hair/makeup done before class, so all you have to do is change into a dress....and RUN to pref.

Having a class right before Pref should not be a problem. Every sorority stresses that academics come first--that's what you're in college for, right?--and won't hold having a class against you.

And I don't think I've posted to your recruitment thread yet, but GOOD LUCK!!!! You've got a lot of people pulling for you, and you sound like an awesome girl. Have fun in recruitment!

I definitely understand how the class situation can be at MTSU at times.

HOwever, you might consider e-mailing the professor in advance to explain your circumstances.

Also, I am guessing--just guessing--that you will not hear who your rho sigma is until at least August 1.

Again, good luck, and remember to just have fun. You will find your home sweet home!
;)

I am probably the most impatient person I know. Waiting does nothing but make me nervous and irritate me. Oh wait, I just realized that tomorrow is August 1. I'm an idiot.
Well, for anyone keeping a countdown, rush is 2 weeks from tomorrow!!! :eek: :D

Wow, at our school, you didn't find out who your Recruitment Counselor was until the night of Greek Forum!

Just chiming in my two cents: talk to your professor BEFORE classes begin AND talk to your Recruitment Counselor as soon as you meet her. Bring your class schedule so you have a concrete excuse and (nicely) stay on top of your Recruitment Counselor to file your excuse with Panhellenic and get confirmation from her that you are cleared to be late to prefs. As tempting as it is to put sorority at the top of your list of priorities b/c you want to make a good impression and show them you are interested, SCHOOL COMES FIRST!!!! (Learn this now and you will be way on top of things and a great role model for your new member class!)

When I was a Recruitment Counselor, I ran into two instances: one of my PNM's slept in and completely missed her first party. There was nothing we could do b/c it was unexcused and she got cut from that first house for being a no-show. My second PNM had orientation the same afternoon as Round 2 and had to miss parties that day. She had a valid excuse turned in to me at Greek Forum and she was cleared and good to go. She wasn't penalized and joined her favorite sorority!

Good luck Crystal, and all of our other PNM's!

My friend pointed something out to me. It will be the first day of class, and all they do is hand out syllabi and go over them. Most likely I will be out very early, so this won't be an issue. I'm going to go already dressed and ready. It's not like I'm wearing a prom dress! :) I'm getting more excited... 2 weeks!!!

One thing that I am interested in finding out is how the alum from the chapters here are still involved with their sororities. Since I am older than the typical PNM, alumnae involvement is a big draw for me. I want something that I can be involved in for the rest of my life.

What is one specific memory that you have that makes you the most proud to belong to your sorority, and what do you treasure most about it?

Thanks for all the good wishes and advice - we have the best women here on GC!

I think some of my proudest/greatest moments are right now--within the last year, as an alumnae.

It is such an honor and priviledge (sp?) to be able to give back to something that has meant so much to me and my life. It is the reason that I am the person that I am.

Being in a sorority (in my case, fraternity), has been an amazing chapter in my life--a chapter that thankfully does not have to end b/c I am in the wonderful world of alumnae life.

In the N'ville/M'boro area, there are a lot of opportunities to be involved in the alumnae world.

I know that Chi O, AOPi, ADPi, KD and ZTA all have a lot of active alumnaes in this area. I am not certain about AXO or DZ, but I am sure that they probably do as well.

The alumnae opportunities are great. In ways, I think, my alumnae experience has been even more wonderful than my collegiate experience.

Regardless, as you go through recruitment, ask the different sororities what alumnae life is like for their particular sorority. Do they have a local alumnae chapter? How involved are their alumnae with them?

Again, good luck. I know that you will find the right home!

Memories
 

I feel fortunate that I was able to experience Zeta sisterhood at two universities as an undergraduate student, but I definitely agree with just1ZTA that some of my best memories have been as an active alum. I am currently the Vice President of Membership for my Alumnae Group, and it is wonderful meeting Zetas from all over the country.

Crystal, I am so excited for you as your recruitment quickly approaches. Be sure to enjoy every moment, and I know that we are all excited to hear about it!

:) Courtney

I agree-- I loved my experiences as a collegian and I treasure knowing that as an alum I continue to meet wonderful people and I am still having the time of my life being Greek! Sorority membership is what you make of it; it can be 4 years or for life. It's up to you! :)

My greatest experience with my sorority has to be my move from Florida to California a few months after graduation (I mentioned this on RedFox's recruitment thread, too). I packed whatever would fit in my car and took my best friend along for the ride (she is a fellow sorority sister!). We had the most amazing time seeing the country and taking little day trips to places like New Orleans and the Grand Canyon, staying with friends and sisters all along the way. And when I moved to LA, it was my sorority house roommate's older sister (also a Greek) who helped me find a job. And then when I joined the sorority alumnae assocaiton out here, I felt instantly comfortable and have made some of my best friends in LA through the association!

College was a blast-- football bus rides, socials, recruitment, formals, being on exec board, Homecoming, Greek Sing, Candlelightings, serenades, meeting tons of people, intramural sports, decorating sister gifts and sharing road trips, classes and the college experience. But like with anything in life, I know the good times just keep getting better and the best is yet to come! :)

Yay, recruitment will soon be starting!!!! I can't wait to read your threads! :)

Crystal.....Yes, I have recieved my Rho Sigma letter. :) have you??

Wow, now that's a great question, Crystal. I have so many, I'm not sure I can only single out just one.

I've been able to make new friends in many different places, just because of my choice to join AOII. I've had opportunities to travel and learn from some of the most amazing women ever, and I wouldn't have it if I hadn't joined AOII. I've learned how to run events for 100-500+ people and literally how to run a Corporation from my AOII experiences. I've stayed active for almost 20 years, in an organization started by women for women. That just rocks :)

I'm proud to be a member of Alpha Omicron Pi every day. Everything from attending rituals to seeing an AOII decal on a car makes me proud, and I treasure every moment of it.

Good luck in recruitment, Crystal--I'm pulling for you and can't wait to hear about everything!
Christin

MTSUGurl, I definately agree with you when you say alumnae involvement is a big draw. I joined as a junior, and really want to be an active alumnae.

One of my favorite ADPi memories so far was our weekend trip to the Ronald McDonald House during my Alphaship (new member period).

Since it was a 5-6 hour drive, we carpooled and caravaned to the RMH and it was so awesome to get to know some of the sisters better!

While we were at the Ronald McDonald House, some area ADPi alums came to help us, and they brought us lunch. They were so sweet!

I met an 80-year old member and it was so amazing talking to her about her collegiate ADPi experiences and how she has stay involved as an alumnae member. She even brought her badge and it was so awesome!

I'm definately looking forward to next semester's RMH trip to meet with more alums and help out :)

I FOUND OUT!!!
 

I KNOW WHO CRYSTALS RHO SIGMA IS!!!

HeHeHe!!
:D

(its not me cause Crytal and I know each other!)

Greek Love!

Good luck Crystal!

My sisters send me a thank you note for your rec!
 

Just so you know :)

all the best....my friend.
you know the drill. keep a smile on your face and let things fall as they may.
you know we're here for you.

Re: I FOUND OUT!!!
 

That is CRUEL! I'll be calling you tonight... I'm going to check my mailbox again after class.

I am SO sick today. I've been up since 3, but had to come to class because we had a quiz. I'm on break now, and I would LOVE to go home and go to bed.

10 days!

Keep your head high and your step proud. You're so close! We're all behind you 100%. :)

Crystal!! Your thread is my favorite summer reading:D I really can't wait to find out how your rush experience goes. You've waited so long to find your home! You deserve the best, sweetie.


Erica

I still dont know who my Rho Sigma is :( GRRR oh well!


Nichole

I got my rho sigma letter today along with my recruitment schedule. Looks like I bought too many dresses...

Just wanted to say good luck. Even though I wont be online reading your rush thread while you're going through rush, I'll be there with you in spirit.

Good luck and God bless,

kendra :)

Rho Sigmas
 

Oooh, I want to know who MTSU rushees have for their Rho Sigmas!! Mainly because I want to know if you're in a group with my brother's gf who is also going through! Her Rho Sigma's name is slipping my mind at the moment, though...

Also, which day of recruitment starts at 9:30?? That's crazy. lol

I just got my recruitment schedule, and it doesn't look like there's a 9:30 day anymore. I think it was originally Sunday, which I was sort of upset about because I'd have to miss church, but it's been changed. Either AOPi or KD's website has an updated recruitment schedule. I wish the Panhellenic page was updated so I could look there for info when I lose my schedule...

I'm officially DONE with summer school! Whoo hoo! I'd say I'd never do this again, but alas... I'll do it again next year.

8 days!

Congrats on finishing up your summer classes. They can be so intense!!

Still cheering for ya:)

Erica

Recruitment Scheule
 

Okay, Since Im a Rho Sigma for MTSU I thought It might be helpful if I would post the schedule for recruitment! I just got the hard copy tonight. Im So looking forward to this upcoming week! And Nichole, if you don't hear from your Rho Sigma Tomorrow, Ill post who it is tomorrow night.

Friday Aug. 15th

4:00 is Sorority Informational Meeting which includes a Rho Sigma Fashion show!:D
After the Informational meeting, They are having a movie on the knoll and then Im going to have my first meeting with my group as a whole :cool:

Saturday, Aug 16 (Values Night)

1:00 PNM's arrive to meet with either Rho Sigmas for parties
There will be 9-20min parties. Each group will sit out 2 parties(there are only 7 sororities)

last party ends at 6:00(there is a 10 min break between each of them and then a 20 min break in the middle)

Then I pick up invitations at 11:00 and then meet with my girls to show then who they got invited back to and who they accept between 11:00-1:00 AM!! :eek:

Sunday Aug 17th (Philanthropy Night)

2:00 Convocation in Murphy Center then President's picnic following. There are only allowed 10 sorority members present at the picnic and since formal recruitment will be in full swing, there can be no contact with the members and PNM's

5:30 PNM's arrive to meeting with Rho Sigmas
6:00-10:30 Parties. 6-30min. (Same as above with 10 mins breaks and a 20min break in the middle)

Monday Aug 18 Theme Night

10:00am-1:00pm PNM's meet with Rho Sigmas to accept invites.
5:30 PNM's arrive to meet with Rho Sigmas
6:00 parties start 4- 40min parties(10mins inbetween and then a 20 min break)

Tuesday Aug 19 Preference Night

10am-1:00pm meet with Rho SIgmas for invites.
5:30 PNM's meet with Rho Sigmas for parties.
2- 50 min parties. (10 mins inbetween)

Wed Aug 20 BID DAY

4:30 PNM's meet in KUC
4:45 Bids given out!

I hope this helps!!

Ok, I still have almost 2 weeks before my rush starts (although it's starting to feel like 2 hours) and reading this exact schedule of your rush is making me even more excited and nervous!! I don't think I find out who my Rho Chi (or Sigma) is until the first info night, and I know I won't find out schedule specifics until then either, so I'm completely in the dark until the 20th. But from what I see here Crystal, you're gonna have a lot of fun. Can't wait to hear more!!!!!!!

Just wanted to pop in and say good luck to all of the MTSU PNMs! :D

I think the idea of having a Values Night is really cool...

Thanks for the good wishes ya'll! I emailed my rho sigma about having a class the night of pref, and I'm still waiting to hear what I would need to do. I'm so excited! 5 days!!!

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2:00 Convocation in Murphy Center then President's picnic following. There are only allowed 10 sorority members present at the picnic and since formal recruitment will be in full swing, there can be no contact with the members and PNM's

Okay, I'm confused. Am I right in assuming that anyone can attend the picnic and it is not just for sorority members and pmns? Otherwise it would be kinda stupid to have a picnic where most of the attendees couldn't talk to one another, lol.

Presidents Picnic
 

The Presidents Picnic is for everyone, just not greeks. But the majority of the people that show up are Greek. Usually Presidents Picnic is before recruitment starts not during...

I hope that clears that up! :D

Anyone can go, but it's mostly Greeks, people who live on campus and lots of freshman, or just people who want FREE FOOD! ;) There are lots of free food events during the first couple of months of the Fall semester.

2 days until Orientation! I can't wait to get started. I'm moving int an apartment by myself this afternoon, and I've started my new hours at work, so things are awesome right now. Hope everyone is having a wonderful day, and I can't wait to begin the actual recruitment part of this thread...

I just want to say GOOD LUCK! and say that I am SOOOOOOOO jealous that you already know so much about your rush week and counselor!! I have one week left until rush and I know absolutley nothing! AZPinkkittie and I are very curious about our rush week and all we can do is try to be patient (which is very hard right now) until next wednesday when we will get all the details!
I hope you have tons of fun!

Sam

7 DAYS!!!

Only two days left! I can't wait to read your thread!

good luck! can't wait to hear how it all goes :)

Good luck