My Fall Recruitment Story (2008)
 

So I went through recruitment this past fall and thought I'd share my story....

There are eight NPC sororities at my school:
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Omicron Pi
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Kappa Delta
Sigma Delta Tau
Zeta Tau Alpha

I'll name them after the Brady Bunch :)
(in no particular order)
Mike
Greg
Peter
Bobby
Carol
Marcia
Jan
Cindy

Schedule of Events
Wednesday - Information Meeting
Thursday/Friday - Spirit Day
Saturday - Philanthropy Day
Sunday - Sisterhood Day
Monday - Pref Day/Bid Night

Information Night (Wednesday)
 

I was so excited to get started with rush. My roommate and I arrived at my school's Alumni Center anxious to get the week going. After checking in, we got a chance to walk around and meet the president of each sorority. Each sorority had a display board with information about their sorority. It was chaotic. Hundreds of girls were crowded around these eight different displays. My roommate and I just walked around and listened in on the conversations the presidents were having with other PNMs. When we arrived at Carol's display board, the president came up and introduced herself to us. She was rude: she shook my hand, looked me up and down, and walked away. This is when I started to get really nervous. I wasn't sure if I was going to fit in.

Eventually we all were called into the ballroom so the meeting could begin. The NPC president talked to us about how recruitment was going to work and introduced all of the Pi Chis. After the meeting I met my Pi Chi group: the Hawaiian Hotties. They were so sweet. We spent some time playing games and getting to know each other. I couldn't wait to get back to my dorm and go to sleep. I had such a long afternoon ahead of me...

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yZHveWFvqM

I always liked Cindy.. so that's who I'll be rooting for

I'm sorry the Carol prez was rude to you :( But I am glad your lovely IIX's cheered u up!

Spirit Day (Thursday/Friday)
 

I missed my first party on Thursday since I had class, but I made it up after my other parties on Friday. I was so nervous since I didn't know what to expect. I felt behind because the girls in my Pi Chi group had already gone to one house. But I put a smiled on my face and tried to let my nervousness go away.

Marcia: This was the first house I went to. I absolutely loved it here. The moment I walked I thought to myself, "Wow, this feels like home". I only hoped the other girls felt that way about me. I had wonderful conversation with every girl that rushed me. I found something in common with every girl I talked to. We seemed to really click.

Carol: I was hoping going to the party at this sorority would change my first impression of their president. This sorority is the most popular/beautiful on campus and definitely fits the stereotypes of sororities. But I still wanted to give them a chance. My mom's friend was a member of this sorority at this particular chapter and she was telling me all the wonderful things about them. But I didn't connect with any of the girls. They seemed distracted when I was talking to them.

Greg: This was my last house for the night. The girls here were really sweet. People told me to avoid this sorority, but I couldn't find anything wrong with them. I had pleasant conversations with every girl.

I felt a lot better going into the second day of recruitment. I wasn't as nervous as I was the first day.

Bobby: I was excited to visit this house since I knew a couple girls in this sorority, unfortunately none of them rushed me. I enjoyed getting to know the other girls. They were all really nice. I could see myself in this sorority.

Cindy: I didn't feel like I made a connection at this house. I was rushed with another girl in my group, so I was hard to carry on a conversation with the sorority girls. I was so bored talking to them. We sat in silence a majority of the party because none of us could find anything in common.

Mike: I didn't know much about this sorority going into the party. Again I rushed with the same girl in my group. She seemed to make a connection with all of the girls of this sorority. I felt like I wasn't included during this party. I wish I would have gotten to know these girls on a more personal level. Hopefully I would be invited back to this house.

Peter: I loved this sorority. Each girl was very welcoming. I had something in common with every girl I talked to. There was definitely a connection made. I could see myself in this sorority.

Jan: This was my last house before ranking. I had missed this house on the first day. I was looking forward to getting to know this sorority. I really liked their philanthropy. I felt like I had a connection with each girl. They seemed to have a great sisterhood.

After a long day of parties, I ranked the sororities. On Saturday I could visit up to six houses.

Marcia
Peter
Jan
Bobby
Greg
Mike
Cindy
Carol

My first pick and last two picks were easy to decide on. The middle five I had trouble ranking. I felt like I needed to get to know them more.

Love the names!!! Which should I pull for....? ;) Can't wait to hear the rest!

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!

can't wait to hear more!

ha ha!! Love that episode!!!

I can't imagine only having 6, because ours has so many (19), it just seems like a completely different process :)

I'm all for Jan!!!!

Philanthropy Day (Saturday)
 

I woke up bright and early to get ready for my first full day of recruitment. I was excited to find out which six houses had invited me back. I met my Pi Chi group in Greek Village, excited to get the day going. Our Pi Chis called us over one at a time to hand us our schedule. All of the girls who got their schedule before me seemed really happy about the houses they got asked back to.

Finally it was my turn to receive my schedule. I walked over to my Pi Chis and they handed me my schedule. I look down at it and all I saw was two houses: Marcia and Cindy. I couldn't believe it....only two houses! I didn't understand why I was only invited back to two and especially Cindy. My Pi Chis explained to me that the girls must have not felt a connection with me that's why I was only invited back to two. But I had ranked Cindy seventh and I sat in silence with the girls throughout most of the party. I started crying uncontrollably and I'm not the type of girl who cries easily. I guess I never realized how much I wanted to be in a sorority.

I wiped the tears off my face and walked back over to my Pi Chi group. I didn't want to talk to anyone. I just stood there in silence. One of the girls in my group walked over to me to ask what houses I got asked back to. She helped cheer me up. She told me so many positive things about Cindy that got me thinking that I should give them another chance.

Marcia: I was excited to go back to this house especially since they were my number one. For Philanthropy day, we made boo-boo bunnies. I didn't even get to finish mine because I was in such deep conversation with each girl. The hour just flew by. I felt so much better after going to this first party.

Cindy: I was ready to give them another chance. As soon as I walked into the house, one of the girls that rushed me yesterday said hi to me. She even remember my name. I was shocked. I must have won her over. For Philanthropy day, we made cute picture frames. I had a blast talking to these girls. They were beginning to grow on me.

After my two parties, I ranked my last two sororities.

Marcia
Cindy

It was nice to be done earlier than everyone else. I just wish I had more houses to go to. But I couldn't change that. I just focused on getting asked back to both Marcia and Cindy.

I must say, I'm a rush story addict...update please?

gotta feed my addiction, update soon please.

I love your story already -- you have such a wonderful attitude! :)

Sisterhood Day (Sunday)
 

I was nervous today that I wouldn't get asked back to any of the two houses. Each PNM could visit up to 4 houses today, so my chances of getting asked back were slim. Luckily, I was asked back to both Cindy and Marcia.

Cindy: I felt more comfortable going to this house today. I met some more wonderful girls, who I shared deep conversations with. I watched a video today about their sisterhood. Their sisterhood is pretty strong, but they seemed to considered with winning. They bragged about being Intramural Champions and having one of their sisters as Homecoming Queen. I think it's great that they are so proud of their achievements, but it seemed like they were trying too hard to get girls to join their sorority.

Marcia: The girls in this sorority were sweet to me as usually. I carried on a great conversation with one girl. We had some much in common. But the last sister who talked to me was very quiet. She didn't seem to connect with me. I watched their sisterhood video at the end of the party. I loved it! The sisters have such a wonderful bond. Almost every single girl in this sorority ended up crying while watching their video. I could tell that they cared so much for each and every one of their sisters.

I ranked the sororities after my final party. Every PNM could visit up to 2 houses tomorrow.

Marcia
Cindy

Tomorrow was the big day. I was so excited!!!

You were right!
It's always Marcia, Marcia, Marcia. :)

Pref Day/Bid Night (Monday)
 

I had the hardest time going to sleep Sunday night. I was so excited about Monday; I was going to find out which sorority was going to be my new home. At six o'clock in the morning, I was woken up by the loud ringing of my cell phone. I looked down at the caller id and I saw my Pi Chi's name. I answered the phone hesitantly. My Pi Chi called to inform me that I wasn't asked back to any of the houses. She tried to reassure me but it didn't work. As soon as I hung up the phone with here, I cried nonstop. I was in such a state of shock. I couldn't believe that I wasn't asked back to any of the houses.

A week later, Cindy had COB since they didn't meet quota. So I thought I'd give it a try. The girls in the sorority remembered me. One of the girls couldn't believe I didn't receive a bid. She thought there must have been a mistake. Apparently there wasn't. I never received a bid to Cindy.

Currently, I'm not affiliated with a sorority. Hopefully my school will be doing spring recruitment. I would like to give it another try.

Thank you for reading my story. Sorry that it wasn't a happy ending...
Any advice or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.:)

I'm sorry to hear that you didn't get a house this time. Keep up the great attitude and good luck in the spring! Keep us updated! I can't imagine was it's going to be like for me come January (when we finish recruitment).

i'm so sorry that recruitment didn't work out for you this time. I hope that you are having a good semester, have made some great friends, and joined some other organizations on campus. good luck in the spring.

This story made me sad.

Care to share which sorority Marcia was? If you feel uncomfortable, I understand lol

Not a good idea, since many of us have figured out the school and who Cindy is.

I agree..since the OP is planning on attending spring recruitment events, I would recommend for now that she keep the sororities coded.

Interesting read! I'd also recommend keeping them coded- I was able to figure out what school you went to and who Cindy was in under 10 minutes.

^^^ I agree! (In fact, this was the first school I ever figured out...it was a proud moment for me lol)

Good luck in the spring! Keep us updated!

Agreed....very easy to figure out!

Don't worry...I was planning on keeping it coded anyways :)
I'll keep you updated once I hear more about spring recruitment.

curiousity got me :rolleyes: sorry AMH! Good luck in spring recruitment!!!!

HAHAHA...don't worry about it. I'd be curious too:)

Sorry you didn't find a home this time! Sometimes that is for the best! I was very upset when I didn't receive any bids from rushing, but if I had I wouldn't be in the two wonderful organizations that I am in now!

Spring Recruitment
 

The following sororities are participating in spring recruitment:

Greg
Peter
Bobby
Carol
Cindy

I haven't decided which sororities I'm going to rush.
The events begin in January. I will keep you updated as spring recruitment begins.

Good luck! We'll be rooting for you. :)

If I were you, I'd go to as many events as possible for as many sororities as possible. Keep your options OPEN. The more sororities you rush, the more likely you are to receive a bid.

Countdown to Recruitment
 

So informal recruitment begins on Tuesday. I can't wait! I have such a mix of emotions....I'm excited to find my home, yet nervous at the same time. I've heard a lot of girls are going through spring recruitment and I know the chances of receiving a bid are slim. So I've decided to rush Bobby, Greg, Peter, and Carol.

Here is my schedule for the week:

Tuesday
Bobby

Wednesday
Bobby (invite only)
Peter
Greg
Carol

Thursday
Peter
Greg (invite only)
Carol (invite only)

I'll keep you posted as the events take place.

Please do Im very interested in hearing what happens...good luck!

Good luck tomorrow at Bobby!

Quick Question
 

I had a blast last night at Bobby. I will post my story later. I just had a question for all of you GCers out there.

Should I tell the sororities that I went through recruitment in the fall? I feel like when I tell them that it brings my chances down. What should I say?

Thank you so much for your help.