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RUSH at UCSB
Well everyone, rush starts tonight and I'm SO nervous!!! Tonight is an orientation meeting where we meet out rho chis and rush groups and they tell us all the rules and everything. Rush here is actually way stricter than I thought! I just found out that my roommate has to live in the house this week because she's not allowed to have any contact with rushee's outside of the actual events! All my other roommates are about ready to kill me because I think I've tried on every article of clothing in our entire apartment complex beacuse I absolutely cannot decide what to wear!
Anyway, wednesday we have house tours at all 11 houses, thursday is philanthropy day at a max of 8, friday is skit night at up to 4 houses, and then saturday night is pref night!! The houses at UC Santa Barbara are... Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Phi Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Epsilon Phi Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Gamma Phi Beta (my legacy) Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Kappa Gamma Pi Beta Phi Sigma Kappa Would you guys rather I named the houses when I post, or should I keep it anonymous? I'm off to get dinner with my friends cause they won't see me for a week! I'll post more after orientation tonight! |
yup
name all the good stuff you see
:D cheers and have fun mmcat |
Gotta agree-Name 'em! Dont worry, we all have been here long enough and know that not all chapters are the same, and I think most of us don't get offended if you said you just didnt like a particular chapter. So please name 'em, cause we are nosy!!!
Good luck!:p |
Youve gotta name em!! Good Luck!! keep us posted!!
Nichole |
Do keep us all updated... Like AOIIAngel said ~ not all chapters are the same. Please feel free to post your opinions and reactions. I promise I won't be offended if you don't like AEPhi <g> and I know the same holds true for the other sororities represented on your campus.
Keep your options open (can you tell I was a Rho Chi? ;) ) How many houses can you visit on pref night? Lots of luck! :) |
Have an awesome time!
Good luck in recruitment, Sunny! All the houses at UC-SB are great national orgs. We all know that.
I'd be happy to hear your honest reactions to each event. Though you might not like a particular house, each house has its merits. There will probably be some houses that you just don't "click" with, and that's okay. The purpose of recruitment is to find the house you feel comfortable in--whatever your reasons. So, my opinion is say the names. Most rushees on this forum have done so, and done so admirably and in a mature, thoughtful way. I have no doubt you'll do the same. Thanks so much for allowing us to come along on your recruitment journey. I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences. Good luck and have a blast! Jen :) |
Good luck Sunny! Keep us informed. :)
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Hey , good luck with Rush and I hope you have a great time. I also say name them and also agree with everyone else, we all know by now not everyone is the same every where, we all have the same goals and all but you know... So anyway good luck and have an awesome time :)
DGPhoney~ |
Hey sweetie, I'm hoping you're having an awesome time. I hope you end up where you are happy. You are an awesome girl and I know you will end up in an equally awesome sorority!
Car :) |
Inquiring minds want to know...
How is recruitment going? Let us know when you have a chance!
Jen |
First Day!!!
Watch out! this is SUPER LONG!! I tend to talk a lot, and well...I write a lot to!!
Ohmigod! Today was the first day of rush and the only word to describe it is overwhelming! But honestly, I had more fun today than I’ve had in a very long time. I absolutely loved meeting tons of people and was sorry to see each party end. Although I was incredibly nervous at first, this whole rush thing is right up my alley….I tend to be super-bubbly and talkative and smiley and outgoing, and my friends tend to make fun of me for it but it’s making rush such and enjoyable experience! Last night we had an orientation meeting where they introduced panhellenic and all the rho chi’s who did the CUTEST skit about recruitment. Then we met with our rush groups and set up meeting times and everything for the morning. This morning we met at 10am, way too early for my lazy ass! I was incredibly nervous, and I think I drove all my roommates nuts when I was getting ready because I kept freaking out about how I looked. And I know that’s not the most important part, but first impressions definitely matter. I wore a black scoop necked tank top sweater from express and bright red guess bootcut pants, with my trusty black leather slides that my friend polished yesterday. The first house I went to was AXO. The girls were so incredibly polished and matched perfectly right down to the brand of sandals. At first it was a little intimidating and formal, but once I started talking to girls they were super friendly and I actually had a few great conversations. Next was ADpi, which is the house my roommate and her good friends are in. I met a couple girls, and then my friend Amy came and talked to me for a while. When I left a ton of girls made a point to say “Bye Becca!!” and I felt totally special. Next was Gamma Phi, which is where I’m a legacy at. The girls here were nice, but the conversations definitely didn’t flow as easily. After our lunch break was Sigma Kappa, where the girls were pretty nice, but overall unremarkable. Next was Pi Phi, which was an absolutely beautiful house. The first two girls were ok, but the third girl I talked to I totally clicked with. Next was AEphi, which is very small at our campus. Although I had pretty good conversations, the ratio was two or three rushees per member, which was a little awkward. I didn’t really feel like I had much in common with those girls. Next we went to Theta which was absolutely amazing! From the moment they opened the door, they were so energetic and so adorable. Then I went inside and had the greatest time talking to girls. I think I talked to 4 or 5, and loved them all. Theta was definitely on of my favorites. Nest was tri-delt, which is the only house where I kinda felt like I was supporting the entire conversation, which made me a little annoyed, because I felt put on the spot, and never got a chance to ask questions of my own. Next was Kappa, where I actually talked to three different girls without even talking about rush. At almost every other house I at least was asked “How’s rush going”, “what made you rush?” and I asked things like “what made you choose this house”, or “so how’s living in?” At kappa, I talked about Europe, marketing internships, white water rafting in the grand canyon and all sorts of random things. Actually, overall, I didn’t have any conversations where we juts hit the basics, all of my convos were actually pretty in depth, which I enjoyed. At the next house, DG, one girl actually thanked me for “being so real” and said it was the most enjoyable conversation she’d had all day. I really liked DG too, and definitely clicked with the girls there; they reminded me of myself. The last house was Alpha Phi, where I know about half the girls. By the time I got there I was SO tired, but so excited to be there. I talked to a few girls I hadn’t met before while my friends circled around waiting for one to leave so that they could talk to me without hotboxing me. I love the girls in that house, and felt totally at home because I knew so many so well, and so it was just like talking to a group of close girlfriends. I’m meeting with my rho chi at 7am (eeewww) to see where I was invited back for tomorrow’s house tours and philanthropy events. We can go to eight houses, but I’m kinda scared I’m going to be cut heavily. There’s 400 girls going through rush, compared to 250-300 normally. Right now my favorites are Alpha Phi, ADpi and Theta, with DG close behind. If I only get invites back to those, I’d still be completely stoked. I definitely like Kappa too though, and AXO was fun. I wasn’t as impressed with the rest, but I’m sure they’re still awesome houses, I just didn’t get the feeling that this is somewhere I could see myself. Well, I’m off to bed to be nervous and toss and turn all night again! I’ll post in the morning when I get my invites! Thanks for reading!! *Becca* |
way to go
it sounds like you had a ball...
good luck today cheers mmcat :> :p |
Becca--thanks for such a GREAT post! I am sure you did fine and you know that you have all of us rooting for you. You are so smart to have 4 or 5 favorites--that makes rush so much easier and all of those houses have GREAT national reputations and would be lucky to have you!! Just curious--how are you a Gamma Phi Beta legacy? Mom, Grandma, or sister?
Lesley |
You sound like you are doing great so far!!! Just keeping being 'real' and you will have a great time. Good luck on your invites!
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invites
yeeaaaahhh! I just got my invites back and I'm totally bouncing up and down happy and all my roommates are asleep!! Out of the 11 houses, I was asked back to 7, which is pretty damn good for a junior. :) I think I suprised my rho chi a little. So today I go back to ...(drum roll please)...
ADpi Alpha Phi Theta Pi Phi Gamma Phi Sigma Kappa AEphi I'm SOOOO excited about ADpi, Alpha phi, and Theta, kinda suprised at the invite from Pi Phi...I didn't think I made a strong impression at that house, and the have a rep as one of the most highly selective on campus. The other three houses I didn't really click with, but I'll give them another chance today...not like I have a choice though. If I somehow magically get invited back to the sam houses tomorrow, I'd pick the first four without hesitation. If I had to pick two for pref night though....I don't know, I'd probably cry or something, cause I like all three houses (Aphi, ADpi, and Theta) so much! Well, I'm off to go make myself cute! The plan for today is black bikini cut sorority pants and an adorable pink scoop neck tank with a gathered neck and the same trusty leather slides....I hav A LOT of walking to do! I even painted my nails to match my shirt. Yesterday they were opaque white, which is really flattering cause I's tan, and something noticeable cause it looks way different. Oh oh oh, and I have the cutest bracelet my grandmother (gamma phi) gave me! It's antique pink freshwater pearls and matched perfectly! OK, that's all for now....I'll post again later! Bye kids! |
Congratulations on your invites back today!!! Have fun and be yourself :D I'm glad you were asked back by your favorites, and I'm glad youre going to give the others a shot! Keep us updated about today's events!
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Sunny, congratulations from a Ventura County neighbor. Being familiar with the junior college system here, I would think there would be a fair number of juniors going through rush, as so many people transfer after doing two years of j.c.
Sounds like you have a great attitude. I did not know the Greek system was so active at UCSB but I am glad to hear it. Have a great rush and keep us posted! |
Remember the ones with the arrows!No doubt they're fabulous women! ;)
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I'll second that one Carnation! ;)
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Have a Super Time!
Good luck today and congrats on your invites! You sound like a sweetheart. Have fun today and let us know how it goes!
Jen :) |
So happy to hear it Becca!!
Hey Becca,
I'm so happy for you girl!! I knew you could do it :). I really, really hope you get invited back again to all those houses that you like, so you can just choose for yourself. Good luck girl - you rock! Car :) |
Gotta put a word in for ADPi! Glad you like the house and great luck with this round!!!!!!!
Remember, Diamonds are forever :) <> |
You are just so adorable!! It sounds like you are having a wonderful time, which is what your family here at GC wants, so keep being a sweetheart, and I am sure you will have your pick!
Good luck with rounds tonight, and let us know how it goes!! |
a wonderful night
have a ball...
good luck through the rest of it. believe the right thing will happen. mmcat :> :p |
We're rooting for you!
Sunny: good luck! One of my A-Phi sisters wanted me to read this post. You sound wonderful. I hope your rush continues to be fabulous. All the best to you...
Angel |
Second round
Two days down, two to go! I actually think I had way more fun today at philanthropy/house tour day than I did yesterday.
First I went to sigma kappa, which is an alright house, but I didn't really click with any of the girls, although I was still super nice and friendly of course. A lot of girls here are very aloof and untalkative at houses they aren't interested in, but that's just so against my nature. Besides, it would be silly to make the 40 minutes unbearable for both yourself and the poor girl trying to rush you. So I'm just nice to everyone! Life is just so much more pleasent that way.. .But anyway, next was Alpha Phi. They had a golfing theme, with all the girls in skirts and polos. Instead of a craft, they set up a miniature gold course. Every time a girl scored a hole in one, they donated a dollar to their philanthropy. I was the first one in my group and I MADE IT!! I was extremely excited :) The 3 girls who rushed me were great and all my friends in the house talked to me. I feel so at home there; it's wonderful. Next was Theta, another of my favs. There we made tote bags for kids in foster care. I'm extremely artistice, and absolutely love philanthropy work and crafts, so this whole day was just right up my alley! So I got way into the whole puffy paint thing, and made an awesome bag with flowers on it...I used paper towels as paint brushes so it looked painted rather than puffy painted...very very cool. Girls were coming up to me the whole time I was on the house tour telling me how impressive it was. And I was so glad, because I know one of the hardest things is making yourself memorable, which I definitely accomplished at Theta. The president and rush chair even made a point to come find me! The first girls I talked to was a sophmore and kinda hesitant, but the other two, and especially the last girl I LOVED talking to! After Theta was ADpi, my roommate's house. I really really like the girls there, and met two more great ones. I've partied and hung out with a lot of them, so our conversations are definitely more relaxed, even with the ones I don't really know. The only reservation I have with ADpi is that they've had a problem with deactivation...I don't want to broadcast their problems on a board though...if you'd like me to explain my concerns further, or perhaps you'd like to offer advice..email me. We made magnets for the ronald mcdonald house...all the girls were in red and yellow, which was so bright and cheery! And for refreshments they had their "house favorites", Water with cucumber and mint (sounds weird but very good), mango iced tea, little muffins, and chocolate covered strawberries...YUMMY! Next was AEphi, which is very small at my campus. Although they're a close knit group of girls, once again, I didn't feel like I clicked, and I think I'd prefer the diversity and higher activity of a bigger house. Folowing that was Pi Phi. I was suprised that I was invited back here, but i guess I made a better impression than I thought. All the girls that rushed me came up to me to say how glad they were to see me there, and how excited they were that I came back. I think I heard that a million times, but it definitely made me feel special! And the girls I talked to this time I clicked with amazing well. One girl was so much like me that it was kinda scary! I really really REALLY enjoyed their party, much more than I thought I was going to! And their house is absolutely gorgeous...decorated to perfection, and with a HUGE backyard which is a major selling point with me! The last house I went to was Gamma Phi. I can tell the girls thre really liked me, but I'm not really that interested. I'm not sure why, because the girls are extremely nice, but I just didn't get the feeling like "Wow, this is somewhere I want to be!!" And I feel kinda bad, because it's my legacy...actually I was telling two girls the story about how my granfather was ATO's social chair, and he married my grandma, who was in Gamma Phi, and one of the girls actually got all teary. It is an adorable story, but whoa! I thought she was really cute though. So now I am extremely happy with Alpha Phi, ADpi, Theta, AND Pi Phi!! Hopefully, I get invites back to all of those...I'm crossing my fingers!! I can go to up to 4 houses tomorrow, so that would be absolutely perfect. I'm tryig not to get my hopes up too far though, cause this is one of the harsher cuts because they have to drop over half the girls. I pick up my invites at 7am AGAIN (eeeewwwwwww!) and the parties go from noon till 4. I'll post after I get back. Wish me luck! *Becca* |
Oh my! That all wears me out!!!! But you are having a blast, and you are such a sweet girl! Any of those houses are going to be extremely lucky to have you!! Well good luck with the next rounds, and I look forward to hearing again!!
Hey ladies, isnt she just adorable!!!! |
Becca--WOW, it sounds like you are doing such a great job in rush!! Thanks so much for all the details and remember, go with your heart! It is neat that you are a legacy to Gamma Phi, but maybe it is time to start your own legacy!! GOOD LUCK and keep us posted. And just a sidebar--my grandmother was an Alpha Phi and really wanted me to be one, but they weren't at my school, so I will put in a little plug for Alpha Phi! But my heart belongs to AOTT. Keep smiling!!
Lesley |
Ah! I'm sooo nervous and excited to find out who you'll go to the next round! No matter what keep smiling and have fun! :)
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Any news yet on where you'll be going tonight? The suspense is getting to me!
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I got my invites back this morning, and I was dropped by all four houses I was interested in, and subsequently decided to withdraw from rush.
When my rho chi, who's actually in Alpha Phi (I've known since the beginning) told me where I'd been invited back, I was shocked. I'd really felt like I'd hit it off with so many girls and I was so incredible excited to see them again, and I've been hearing nothing but compliments and girls who SEEMED totally enthralled with me. I didn't really expect invites from all four, but I never dreamed this would happen. I think the thing that hurt the most is that I had friends who basically made it their mission in life to convince me to rush their house...so I finally made up my mind, and really got into it, and now this. In a way, I almost feel betrayed. I was told "I can't wait till you're in!" "You better pick my to be your big sis" "Ohmigod, if you rush anywhere else we'll kill you!" and then I got dropped. And I know it's probably because I'm a junior, but it's still very very difficult for me, because I'd gotten my hopes so high. Withdrawing was a very hard choice, but I decided that I wouldn't be happy in any of the houses that did invite me back. I'm thinking about COB, but there's a good chance all houses will make quota...and that doesn't help with the feeling that my friends rejected me...god this sucks..I'm going back to bed. |
Oh Sunny, I feel so bad for you. I also rushed as a junior and I can remember watching freshmen with much lower grades and hardly any activities get tons of invites back just because they were freshmen. Lots of these girls, who pledged what might be termed elite sororities, ended up dropping out of college after one semester.
I don't know what to say. I wish that people wouldn't push their friends to rush, almost guaranteeing them a bid, because in most sororities, only 3 votes can keep a rushee out and when a sorority has to cut down to a certain number, the upperclassmen often suffer. If you still want to be Greek--and I hope you do!--please talk to your Rho Chi and find out how to get your name on an "available" list so that maybe you can be bid this fall. The big sororities may or may not make quota; we've heard the news plenty of times this rushing season that big-name sororities on certain campuses didn't get quota only because they'd cut too heavily. When this happens, there's usually a mad rush to the Greek Office to find out who's still available! Take care...many of us on GC have been just where you are and we care. |
Sunny, I'm so sorry. Keep your chin high. As you know, being an junior sometimes really affects your chances in rush. Not that this comforts you at all, but I'm sure that your sorority friends feel just as badly about it as you do, because they're aware that they got your hopes up.
It's not too late. You can get a snap bid or COB. Don't give up! In the meantime, we care a whole lot about you, and we know what UCSB's Greek system is missing out on. |
Oh, Sunny, I am so sorry!! It is clear that you would have been such an asset to one of these houses and I'm sorry that they couldn't see that.
I went through rush as a sophomore, and I got dropped from a good friend's house. I remember meeting her during rush (which was not allowed) and she was in tears over it because it was completely out of her hands -- no matter what she and her friends in the house said, I got cut anyway. Even sophomores didn't make it into that house. What that means is that your friends may well have not rejected you, but for reasons beyond their control you got cut. Anyway, I hope you're feeling okay. We are all here for you. Hugs!! |
don't give up
keep your options open...get on the available list and see what is meant to be. you sound like a terrific girl. don't let it get you.
:( you were excellent when you started...you are even better now. cheers and support mmcat :p |
Oh sweetie, my heart aches for you. I can only imagine how you must feel. Please know we all at GC support you and know how special you are. Like one of the other ladies said, you were special before and you still are!
We're here for you if you need to chat. Please feel free to message me. Hang in there. Sending hugs to you... Jen |
I have been reading the posts and have been feeling like I am going through rush with you. I too was a junior when I went through and it was difficult, 2 of my friends also went through and we all had our problems. One of my friends on the last day got cut by 2 of the bigger houses and she only had one house left which luckily had her probably on the first bid list-so she received a bid. I was crosscut (I still have no idea what that means) and was snapped up by AXO-the best thing that could have happened to me:) ) Going through as a junior is very hard, but this is your last chance and I definitely think you should keep your options open(even if you did not feel at home at some of the other houses, if some of them have snap bids-give them a chance). The way I got a snap bid is my roommate pledged AXO and told the girls I had been crosscut, they called me up and the rest is history. I am soooo glad that I pledged, the only regret is I wish I had joined sooner. Just wanted you to know that I feel for you.
K |
Sunny--
I am so sorry to hear your story. It's one I've heard too many times. It's such a shame that people would have the nerve to say that if you rushed anywhere else they'd be mad or talked about you being their little sister and all that. I'm sorry, but at my school, saying anything about being someone's little sister is dirty rush. It may not be directly, but are you telling me that saying that sort of thing doesn't lead a girl to believe that she's going to get a bid? Man, the whole thing just makes me mad!!! :mad: I'm sorry you felt you had to withdraw, but like aggieAXO said, this is probably your last chance, and make sure your options are open. You never know who will make quota and who will not, never can tell what rushees are thinking and where they'll go sometimes. Keep your head high sweetie, because you deserve to be happy ((hug)) |
AWWW I am so sorry to hear that. Maybe you could do informal rush. I hope you are ok. Keep your head up.
Nichole |
I'm sorry how things turned out, Sunny. It can be a huge emotional roller coaster. But, you are right to withdraw if you are not comfortable with the choices remaining. You seem like a wonderful girl. Good luck.
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