I think this year most of the actives will be back on campus the evening of Jan 1 this year. I know a couple of sororities moved around their moving day, so that the room moves are taking place before January so that they have a bit more time before 14 party.

I'm not sure where 21 party could move to- 14, 8, and 3 are already back to back.

21 Party in December is a whole lot better than when it use to be in OCTOBER! Now that's a long time to wait! Moving it to January would be a nightmare. I couldn't imagine doing 21 Party membership and then waking up for 14 Party the next day.

I completely acknowledge that the timing isn't the greatest (I read the IDS article earlier this week) but since recruitment dates are announced so far in advance, PNMs and members are encouraged to work ahead and get as much done as possible before recruitment weekend. I told my rho gam group to plan on doing nothing but attending recruitment, eating, and sleeping during that weekend. If something comes up with school like a Saturday exam, chapters/PHA will generally grant the PNM an excused absence and choose not to drop her.

Why would it mean that? Why couldn't recruitment just end later?

Classes.

Best of luck! (FYI, I know exactly which school the OP is at--the number of sororities, rush timetable, and distinctive name of the first round gives it away--so if you're trying to keep it on the DL you might want to edit that stuff out)

We all know. :) That's why she won't be telling her actual story until AFTER rush is over.

We all know what school it is. The OP has stated she isn't trying to be secretive about it, we are just not naming the school in this thread so it won't be searchable.In any event, I can't wait to hear what happens! :)

Ah, okay :) Well, if the OP's interested, I know a few alumnae/actives (of maybe 4-5 houses) and could ask them any questions you might have. (Some of them graduated a few years ago so the information might be a tiny bit out of date but maybe still useful) All seemed to have great experiences in their houses, so I'm sure you'll find a house you're happy with!

Good luck to Brighteyedgirl tomorrow! Hope you have a great day meeting the women who will be your sisters in 5 days! Hopefully you will be able to share your story with us at the end of the week. Sending positive thoughts your way!

Thank you everyone!

I'm back in FREEZING (and icy) Bloomington and am REALLY excited/ a nervous wreck about tomorrow!

Thank you everyone for your well wishes! :-)

happy new year as well!

Have a great recruitment!

Hey guys 14 party day 1 is over!
I had fun... a little disappointment but overall all you need is 1 :)

Great attitude! Good luck!

That is right brighteyedgirl! Hang in there and best of luck to you!!!

Glad to see you are back with us B.E.G. Keep us updated!! Excited to hear all your details!