I didn't think I said anything too negative about any of the sororities I interacted with. I was just voicing my opinion. And if girls from the group are reading it they shouldn't be offended by my 1 opinion of their chapter. The whole point of rush is them developing opinions about us and us developing opinions about them...so technically I am doing what I am supposed to do and the groups that cut me for one reason or another were doing what they were supposed to do. Form opinions, make decisions, cut or not. And that's what I did in return.

I did receive a bid from Muffin but I declined. I couldn't see myself as a Muffin, and I am not saying anything bad about them because they got 17 new members this pledge period so obviously there are other people who did see what they needed in them. I did not. I think if I would have done rush as a freshman and unmarried it would have turned out much differently. But hey everything happens for a reason :) I did however, instead of attending bid day celebrations go to the first day of rush for Omega Phi Alpha and I love it. I think I definitely found my home in this group.

Like you all told me, Greek Life isn't for everyone. I'm not being bratty insofar as saying things like "I withdrew because I didn't get the house I wanted, etc." I withdrew because I didn't feel I belonged in any of it. The more I learned about Greek Life, the more I realized it just wasn't for me. I'm married! I can't be going on date dashes and date parties...my husband would not be comfortable with that and neither would I. There were so many more reasons as to why I declined my bid. But I am glad I did, I am absolutely in love with OPhiA and their interview portions start tomorrow. If you are interested I could let you all know how that goes.

I want to thank you all for following my thread and being interested in my recruitment story. If you are dying to know my code just PM me.

Hope you all have wonderful Fall semesters, greek or not :D

YAY FOR OMEGA PHI ALPHA!!!

I'm soooo happy to hear that you may have found your home with OPA!!!

I'd like to hear how that goes....:)

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I would like to know too! YAY O PHI A!!!! :D :D

I hope things work out with Omega Phi Alpha! Good luck!

Why did you rank Muffin only to decline a bid from them the next day? Why not just drop out?

I am a firm believer of sleeping on things. So I wanted to give it a day to sink in and decide whether or not I would take the bid. I thought that night that I just might...but the next day I was sure I wouldn't. I rather be sure than cut my losses before they are a loss.

I would be happy to keep you all up to date on how things go with OPhiA. We had 3 days rush...in which we learned about the group, took part in a service project, and played sisterhood strengthening games. I really really feel at home with this group. Instead of being weirded out that I was married, they all congratulated me and demanded to see a picture of my hottie of a husband. Haha.

Tomorrow are interviews. I am sure it will go well. But I will keep you updated.

I am in love with OPhiA!

Congrats!
 

It sounds as if this is a good fit for you.... isn't that the goal? It sounds like you are happy. Congratulations. I look forward to hearing more.

YAY OPhiA!! I'd like to know how that goes for you too! Good Luck!

I can speak from experience that NAU's OPA chapter is awesome! :)

OMG!! I have been addicted to your thread since you started writing it and when I read that you got cut from pie and cake, I was thinking "I wonder if she knows about the OPhiA chapter at NAU...." I did a little happy dance in my chair when I read that you had attended their recruitment events.

Please let us know how it turns out! I know some active sisters at the NAU chapter and they are wonderful!

I have some unfortunate news, but hopefully it doesn't end badly.
The lovely ladies of Omega Phi Alpha have been completely overwhelmed this semester. Last night was interviews and they had a total of 26 girls show up! They thought that they would be able to take us all, but unfortunately we all got emails this morning asking us to let them know if we are absolutely sure about joining OPhiA, if any of us would prefer to wait until the Spring, etc. I emailed them back and let them know that I want to be an OPhiA sister as soon as possible and that I also felt that I would be a wonderful asset to the group as well as they be a wonderful asset to me. From the email, it looks like we won't know if we have received bids or not until Wednesday.
Keep your fingers crossed for me!!!

I know this is driving you nuts, but it is a FANTASTIC problem for them to have!!!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! I'm an alumni from the OPA chapter at Arizona State, and we do district rallies with the NAU chapter. They are a great group of girls and they would be very lucky to have you!

Please let us know how it goes!

I know 26 girls isn't bad for them...but it's bad for me!!! I am pulling my hair out with anxiety! I have no patience! Ugh...I'm praying :)

Hang in there, DC. Try not to think about it. Go out for a run to release all of that energy.

BID!
 

I got my bid!!! Bid day excitement and celebration takes place on Wednesday then initiation on Sunday! Wooooooo!!!!

Say Hello to the Pi pledge class of the Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Phi Alpha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):):):):)