As a SK at WSU, I have to cross my fingers for my sisters at Mu chapter!

I'm interested to see what UW rush is like - you guys are a frills campus, right?

Only sort of.......

I have been told they cut out door chants last year. But I've also been told that it was a battle to do that.....

They are probably frills compared to you but not compared to other campuses.

NO DOOR CHANTS?!

What's next, no...nothing? Man, I didn't know how frills-less you could get!

no door chants/cheers?
 

Wow! Even at my school, which is no-frills, we can do cheers (door chants). We were pouring out of every window, much to the neighbors' displeasure I'm sure...

I think we did away with door chants every day except the first and last day. I don't remember though.

I was more referring to skits, which we don't have. I can't decide if skits would be really fun or super stressful lol.

:( Sad... I was looking forward to door chants! Why did they cut them out?

Thank you for the support everyone!

This is incorrect. The UW is currently straying towards a "no frills" recruitment. It started last year with a reduction of door chants. Instead of a door chant every day it was reduced to only the first two days (round one). This year will be the same so don't worry, just enjoy it because you won't see them after the first round.

This year panhellenic was a lot more drastic with the progression towards no frills. There will no longer be first day entertainment, or skits durring the 3rd round. This is because they want recruitment to focus on the conversations and do not want distraction with things like songs or skits.

One of the biggest things changed is bulk ordering with clothing. This is the first year where we will not be able to order in bulk so everyone is given guidelines and must go buy their own clothing. The only exception to this is the first round where Panhellenic will order a standard Go Greek type of t-shirt with varying colors for each chapter. I believe the PNM's will also be given a choice of 2 or 3 different UW Husky shirts that they are to wear durring the first round.

I suppose this is no frills but it is also a HUGE change for the UW recruitment. Anyway, everyone has their own opinions on the changes. Yes there will be more time to focus on conversations, but skits and songs were a good way to take a little time to relax from the stressful situation that we all know recruitment is.

i agree achio86-skits and songs do relieve some of the tension, for both the sorority member and the pnm-you know that for 5 or 10 minutes, you can relax a little, enjoy some entertainment and not have to carry on a conversation. it is also fun!!

too bad npc seems to be steering us all toward "no frills"-some of the things everyone has fond memories of, seem to be on the way out.

good luck to all the uw chapters and the pnms.

As far as frills go, I can understand eliminating elaborate skits, expensive costumes, skads of matching clothes, tons of decorations- but door chants???????? Um, they're free, require NO props, clothing, or even much rehearsal. And they're FUN!!! Oh well. I wasn't in on the decision-making, all I can do is wish!!

Suzie-Q, have a lot of fun during Recruitment, and don't forget to keep us updated as much as you can. We're all addicts here, you know!! Don't leave us hanging!

In my house, we have an annex which is located directly next door with a courtyard so you can even walk through without shoes. The seniors can come and go from the main house because they still eat with us and hang out, but have the freedom to go to their own living room and make their own food in their kitchen if they please. They have nicer and larger rooms/facilities so it's really a nice place to live. They used to put all of the senior's composite shots on the walls of the annex, so it was like a badge of honor to be living there. I wouldn't let an annex discourage you, they can be really get for an upperclassmen woman making the transition into more freedom and responsibility. Also we have movie nights in their living room and can bake in their kitchen, so it's good for underclassmen too.

No frills? Yikes.

SuzieQ, I just wanted to send my well wishes to you for a great recruitment!! I can't wait for your September Recruitment to start, either, as I need some diversion, and my drug of choice is the recruitment thread on GC. And just so you know, I'm pulling for none of the ones you've already seen. My fave has got to be the lily... a calla lily. ;)
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Hi there S.Q.!! I wanted to wish you the best of luck with your upcoming recruitment!! I am also a Washington state Greek Chatter transplanted from another Pacific Northwest state. Though I usually root for the Cougs when they play the Dawgs, I will root for you as you go through your Recruitment! Have a great time and don't be afraid to go with how you are really feeling throughout the week!!

Update: I'm currently living in the dorms with about 300 other incoming freshmen. If I don't end up in a sorority I will be staying in my dorm room for the academic year. I'm really excited for recruitment (12 more days!!!) but on the other hand I'm having a blast in the dorm. I already love my friends and it will be hard to choose to leave the dorms... but I'm sure I would be happy in either the dorms or in a sorority.

**hug** you have such a great attitude! It makes me so happy to hear people coming to college and being excited about new beginnings. Good luck w/ whatever happens! :D