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Live Recruitment!!! ^.^
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Can you change the Yellow to something else? It's a lil hard to see. ;)
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I'm so excited to hear your story! It's great that you're keeping an open mind, good luck!
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Good luck!
Stay positive and keep that open mind...well, open! |
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Sounds like you are really having fun, and that is wonderful! I am looking forward to your next update.
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The best thing you can do is continue with the process and see how things work out. The Greek Chat board is filled with stories of women who had only one or two chapters left that they weren't thrilled about and in the end they found a great home. Feelings change, groups have off nights, and you may discover that it was meant to be at one of these two chapters.
If you finish it out you never have to wonder "what it" and you can honestly say you gave it your very best shot. Just remember - the women at shocking pink and macaroni and cheese are excited to see you for the next round. They want to see you back and you should find that encouraging because I would bet there are some women on your campus who got NO invite at all. Hang in there and keep us posted! :) |
Some groups don't "show" well in the first round of rush, but they get better as it goes on and they don't have to keep trying to be all things to all people. I agree, continue and see how things go. If it gets to be pref time and you TRULY don't feel it with either group - leaving reputations aside - drop out then.
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A lot of us who have posted our recruitment stories have had heavy cuts and still ended up in places that turned out to be good for each of us. Just hang in there. |
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Well like others have said, try to stick it out :). I also didn't have a full schedule anyday of recruitment ( including the first but thats another story), but there is no doubt in my mind I'm where I was meant to be. I truly hope you find ur fit, and please don't think off ur situation as the rock in the hard place; simply the relocated rock :).
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ANY sorority you join will have a stereotype. If you get into one of the more "popular" sororities, you'll have people saying (often out of jealousy) that the girls are fake...or that they're all cokeheads...or anorexic...or hate each other. If you get in a sorority with a lot of athletes, you'll hear the "lady jock" rumors. A sorority with a high GPA is called a bunch of no fun brainy geeks.
Then there are those people who paint ALL Greeks with the same negative brush. You didn't let those people stop you from rushing in the first place, so don't let the same kind of talk keep you from joining a sorority if it is one you really do like. |
good luck scarlet! i hope you get two invitations.
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Something else to consider... Would you be proud to be a part of these national groups after graduation? I know it is hard to think beyond the immediate few years you will be on campus, but being in a sorority is for life. Every NPC group is going to offer all kinds of opportunities after you graduate as well. If you are excited about being in a sorority, think long and hard before you give up the lifetime opportunity just based on tent talk, rumors and other people's perhaps immature perception of a chapter.
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I really like this! Good comment. :) |
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Good for you for sticking with the process and continuing to see what Macaroni & Cheese is like. Best of luck to you!
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Scarlet, I'm glad you're going through with philanthropy round. I had a similar experience and was only asked to pref at one chapter and I ended up getting a bid and joining a wonderful sisterhood and national org. I was skeptical all through recruitment but looking back, I'm proud to say I'm a Zeta. PM me or IM me on this screen name on AIM - I'd be happy to tell you about my experience. Good luck!!!
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I think you're very wise...chapter "images" on campus are fleeting and often change within your four years of college. The bonds of sisterhood you form in your sorority last a lifetime. Best of luck!
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stick with it! speaking from experience, I almost did what your roommate did (well actually not almost, I DID do it but then quickly undid it) and I have found a group that I already see as my home after just a few short days, one I never thought I would love. And despite the stereotypes, everybody who sees my letters tells me how much they love so-and-so who is also in my chapter. The system most often works
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what a shame that your roommate withdrew-you two could possibly have ended up as new members together.
good luck with your remaining parties. |
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PS- if you haven't already, read my PM- I talked about your last point although I didn't know it would come to fruition so quickly :D |
Aw, I'm glad you felt a connection with macaroni and cheese! Good luck!
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You are the second PNM in the last few days who has "figured it out", IMO. Despite all the "tent talk" and stereotypes, and the horrid, ugly, mean, nasty things that I've seen written on some of those gossip sites (one visit was enough, thank you, don't need to go back there, uh uh, no way), the bottom line is that each and every GLO is able to offer a meaningful lifetime connection to any PNM, IF you are willing to meet half way.
I want you to know that I consider myself fortunate to have friends from almost every sorority (not all, haven't met anyone from a few houses yet). It doesn't matter to them that I was an XYZ at QRS University. Who cares? What does matter is that we share a common Panhellenic bond, and a common experience, and common values. I've been able to help them along and they've been able to help me (my current work position came through a referral from a Kappa and an AChiO!). There are awesome women on these boards; I've been lucky enough to meet one face-to-face, and we're developing a friendship. I wasn't in her house, she wasn't in mine, but her people are my people, and vice versa. Being open and willing to hold to the values and standards that our founders established has made all the difference. I'm sending positive thoughts that you will be extended an invitation to Preference, and that you will find what so many of us have found through our Greek affiliations. All the best to you. |
Today's Pref right??? So excited for you! I had a similar experience (you can read my story here) when I went through formal recruitment - PM me or IM me on this screen name on AIM, I'd be happy to tell you about my experience and lend an ear if you need it.
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Yay!! Im glad you felt a connection with the sisters of Mac and Cheese...have fun at Pref tonight!!
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