Ready or Not, Here I Come Cyprus-Rhodes! (A "Greek" Based Recruitment Story)
 

Hi everybody! I am going to be going through recruitment this fall and I decided that I would help your symptoms of boredom at work (as I have read some posts :p) by posting my, hopefully, very detailed recruitment. My theme for this thread will be off of the t.v. show "Greek" considering I think that show is awesome.

Here are the code names for the houses which are characters from the show who are in sororities:

Casey
Rebecca
Ashleigh
Franny
Laura
Betsy
Jordan
Beth
Jen K
Brenda
Abby
Mandi
Lizzie
Robin
Tegan
Libby
Katherine
Janette
Natalie
(I'll color code them once there are less houses to choose from)

Yeah, pretty overwhelming, but I think I'll be able to handle it. Recruitment is 7 days long spread out over two weeks.
Day 1: Orientation
Day 2: Open House (first half)
Day 3: Open House (second half)
Day 4: First Invite (13 houses)
Day 5: Second Invite (7 houses)
Day 6: Pref (3 houses)
Day 7: Bid Day!

If you know what school I am going to, or who I really am (I created another account because I revealed too much in my other one) please do not post it on here. I don't want to jeopardize my chances.

Wish me luck! :D

Bon chance!

good luck! :)

Wow how did you remember all those characters? lol good luck to u!

I love Greek! Your recruitment sounds amazingly long and tough, but best of luck! I'll be personally rooting for Rebecca ;)

Ha ha, thanks everybody. I actually just used Wikipedia. I never realized that there were that many characters in that show!

Good luck!

Good luck! And I vote Casey all the way :)

Good luck! Are you going to be posting live?

I was thinking about it, but I am pretty sure my school is a dead give away, so I am just going to post afterwards, but I think I will punish you guys by posting in the time intervals I would have if I did it live. :p I'm evil like that.

Good luck! I hope you have a very successful recruitment! :) I like the idea of doing "time intervals". Just don't punish us TOO much! :)

Aww, good luck! and good idea. I'm rushing too and I still have no idea what theme to use for my story. Ill probably end up using colors...

Vicious!!! Just don't keep us waiting TOO long! :D

10 Days in Counting
 

A milestone has hit, 10 days until I will be heading off to school. The whole summer I was waiting and counting down the days while wondering why the numbers lowered so slowly. Now that the final days at home are before me, I am worried. I still need to buy a few things. I still need to pack all of my possessions into cardboard boxes. I still need to say goodbye to all of my friends and family. I need to fit as much summer as I can into my final days. I realize that I should have treasured each minute of each hour of each day rather then marking them off. I would be moving 3 hours away to "Cyprus-Rhodes" and would not return for more than a month. I can see that my mother is hurting inside, with one daughter headed to Undergrad while the other to Grad school. My sisters are trying to prepare me for the homesickness, while not understanding why I would ever want to join a sorority. I can't admit to them that I would truly miss having a huge family all living near me; that I would need a set of friends, or sisters, to become my family away from my family; that I would need a home away from my home.

I have been receiving mail and emails from "Cyprus-Rhodes," but none of much importance. None are from my school's Panhellenic Council. I am nervous about recruitment. I am trying to soak up as much information as I can before heading off for Greek life. But all I can think of now is "10 days left until I'm alone."

Good Luck!

Are you posting in third-person or is someone posting for you?

I believe the story has gone from being told by the PNM to being told by her mother :confused:
I smell something fishy...

Sorry. I like telling stories in the third person and I feel it makes the story more interesting. My name is not Anya, just a code name so that people don't know my real name. Sorry, I should have explained this in my first post.

It is really me who is posting. Sorry for the confusing. I am just writing in third person. If you guys would like me to write in first person instead, I'll change my writing style. Just let me know.

To clarify, I am registered as a PNM at my school and I plan on going through the whole recruitment process, and hopefully being offered a bid. My mother actually doesn't know that I am rushing. I don't think she even knows what Greek or sorority means.

I think it would be easier to understand if you just wrote in first person... then you wouldn't even need a code name. You could just refer to yourself as "I" the entire time.

just my opinion though.

I looove Greek! I've got to root for Casey, love her :)

Your Mom doesn't know? That seems like that might be an important piece of information to share with Mom. There is some expense involved with sororities. Plus, what if you just need to talk to her during the week? I think I might re evaluate that decision.

Well, I tried to tell her but she didn't understand. My siblings and cousins all know. Truthfully, I don't talk to my mom that much, it was more my siblings who raised me and who I go to for advice. Money issue, I have saved up some money over the summer, plus I am going to get a job at school. Also, my sisters said that they would help me pay if it was something I really wanted to do, and that I could pay them back when I get money.

Casey all the way! Good luck! :)

Sorry for taking so long, but I will be posting the first day's events shortly!

Rush!!! Day 1
 

So today was my first glimpse into sorority life. I started to get ready at 4:40 and left at 5:30 to go to "Building" for my Rush Orientation. I didn't really know what we would do or how long it would take. As I left I saw all these girls really dressed up and I was just in shorts and a t-shirt. As I got outside, I saw a great migration of girls just walking in the same direction. I knew I was going the right way.

None of my friends decided to do Formal Rush this year. One is thinking about Informal or just waiting until next year. It seemed that all the girls were walking in groups. I knew I should have talked to the girls on my floor! I saw them getting ready, but they already made their clique. As I walked a girl asked me if I was going to the rush thing. She was by herself too so we started talking. She is really nice. She is a transfer student. When we got there we were split up by our last names so I didn't think I'd see her again. I walked up the steps thinking these are my first steps to Greek life. I stepped in and saw two rows of girls holding papers of names and numbers. One girl waved me over and I gave her my name. I was in group "#". I started towards the auditorium when a girl handed me a flyer and raffle ticket. They were raffling off a "cool item." I saw a girl who was in a row by herself so I sat down and started talking to her. She wasn't really peppy and didn't seem like she wanted to be there. So I texted. Another girl came and joined us. She was more entertaining than the first, but she kept ending the discussion. Luckily the presentation was starting.

I could tell right away that the Blank store was endorsing a bit of this year’s rush. They played a commercial about cheerleaders for "1 thing" saying "Other thing" was number one. Then two girls gave a presentation about the "Other thing." It was lame. Then they gave out the "cool item." 1-2-2....damn! Oh well, 3 numbers later a girl walks up not looking that excited to get her prize. Next others girls talked about basically nothing. Finally someone interesting came up on the stage.

A lady came up and started talking to us about the whole rush process and what we’d feel and what we had to consider. She stressed the 3 C’s: choice, community, and change. She was a pretty good speaker. She said there were 3 types of people who rush: the prisoners, the vacationers, and the explorers. She said if we got a math problem right the prisoners could leave…1000+1000+20+1000+40+1000+30+1000+10=6000. Wrong. 5100. The prisoners were still stuck. The speech ended.

They called each group out one by one. I got up at # and headed outside. That’s when the rain started! Our group started running to the Subject building, but other groups were running, too. Half of my group got lost, so we were late to the meeting. Another Gamma Chi found us and told us where to go. When we got there, we realized that our group had like 60 girls in it. They went through basically everything. We got a bag full of goodies including a rape whistle flashlight with a built in compass. At the end we even got an umbrella which helped with the rain. We went through the PNM book which was helpful. They made us write a note card with 8 things on it. Then we were told to make 50 more when we got home. I didn’t even have note cards! We got our recruitment numbers and left with people from the same dorms. I got home at like 11. I packed my bag ready for tomorrow’s rush and went to bed!



*Disclaimer* Anything with "---" has been changed to keep my identity a secret.

I didnt tell my parents I was rushing until Bid Day. Sometimes not the best choice, but the one that you need to make for you. Cant wait to hear your story!

Well, I told them...but they didn't understand. I have money saved up and I looked at the dues and I think I can pay this year's with what I have. I already have a job lined up for the summer thanks to my friend.

Glad to see you're back! Can't wait to hear the rest!

Well, I can put more up, but I was planning on doing it delayed. BUT if a lot of people want me to post the next part I will tonight.

I know I do, but it's your story so it's your call! :)

Can't you just put up 1 day of actual recruitment? Pretty please?

Oh just put up the whole story, I'm so addicted to these things!! :D

Day 2/3: Open House
 

I had class for 6 hours today. It was horrible. I also had to go and buy notecards and get my things from my cousin’s place. By the time I got all this I was in my room with only 90 minutes to get ready. My roommate luckily wrote 10 notecards for me. I wrote the last 9. I got ready in my shorts and tee. I packed my bag and started making mac and cheese. As I went to fill it with water, I saw girls leaving! I thought I had time, but I left my food in my room, grabbed my bag and ran. I ate a poptart and fed some to a squirrel when I got there. I was very early and bored. Finally everyone came and out GC’s had their big # signs. It was cool.

Abby: They were singing a cute song. The first girl was really nice, but she seemed a little bored or tired. It was the first house on the second day of Open House. The next girl seemed really chill and sweet. She has a big family, too, and she like the family aspect of a sorority as well. I didn’t have a solid connection, but I really want to go back.

Ashleigh: These girls had a really fun skit, but they had some technological difficulties. One girl was a CivilE major so we talked about that. They really liked how I started my small art business.

Beth: Pretty house. It was 3 PNMs for every 2 members. One member went to “XHS” and was friends with “HS kid,” my MA, who apparently was my friend my junior year, but of course I don’t remember junior year because stuff that doesn’t matter here…I didn’t feel a connection at all. Also, they have a 2 year live-in requirement.

Betsy: These girls were really pretty, like model, picture perfect pretty. I didn’t feel like I fitted in. I looked around and there wasn’t much diversity. Not a single colored person and the girls just talked to me like I was a number and like they were trained, which I'm sure they were because each conversation was the same. They talked about partying and if I had gone to any frats yet. It was weird. Plus, my mouth was filled with perfume.

Brenda: These girls are REALLY nice, sweet, and sincere. We had a tour of the house and the girls were walking backwards everywhere, even on the stairs! We saw the study room and the study files. They said they once had a drunk Nintendo Mario Cart competition. The conversation flowed well and was easy. My person was a GE major which was nice.

Casey: I REALLY liked them. They were so sweet and chill and down to earth. Their dance was amazing with awesome chants, like California Girls (Casey girls). They were so sincere when I was talking to them. I could really see myself here with these girls. I had an amazing time and thought I made some great connections in our conversations.

Franny: They had a really big cheer. The girls I was with all talked about music. I kept trying to change the subject because I didn’t know much about it, but they stuck to it. Every girl loved country music. I like country, but not that much and I don’t know much about it.

Janette: They had a dance as their skit. The house was really interesting and pretty, but really loud. The girl I was talking to and I had a good connection and the conversation flowed well.

Jen K: When we went in it was soooo loud. They were really nice but tired because it was like 10:30 at night on the first day of Open House. The sisterhood events sounded really fun. They were really interesting and I want to go back and learn more.

Jordan: They were really nice and chill. The house was really interesting and energetic when we came in. I really want to go back. It was so crazy and silly. I really felt like I would fit in there. Plus, my person looked exactly like my roommate, but her name was slightly different. And my partner’s person’s name was “Roommate!” It was funny.

Katherine: I really like this house. These girls are really fun and nice. They had a really sweet song. It was really hard to hear, but I think they liked me. The house is gorgeous.

Laura: I really like this houses skit. They had a talent show and a Mean Girls theme. My person told me about the social events they have every week. One was a broad cast major and the other was in sociology. They were lots of fun. The house was pretty and I could see myself there.

Libby: They had a really loud and stomping song. They were very sisterly! I don’t think I want to go back. I didn’t really feel a connection with them. They talked about watches and clothes…

Lizzie: They were really nice, but they were tired. It was the last one of Open House and one girl was losing her voice. They didn’t seem too interested in me, but I’d really like to learn more about them. There were 3 PNMs for 2 members so it was a little awkward.

Mandi: This house was decked out in purple! Their dance was really upbeat. The girl I talked to used to be a ChemE major so we connected on that. She is planning on going to Rome next semester. She was really nice and fun. She told me her favorite parts of the house: the sundeck and randomly going down for food with everybody. After the dance performance she asked if I danced and I told her about the wedding dances I do.

Natalie: I really liked this house. It was funny because we talked about the food and their awesome chef. The girls were all near “Hometown,” so that was cool. They call this house the “building” and it is beautiful. I could imagine myself living there. They had a power point of pictures while singing songs like Sweet Home Natalie.

Rebecca: This house was really nice and pretty. I had good conversations and they had a cute dance about how we were nervous freshman, but I didn’t really feel a connection. I think I’ll give them a second chance.

Robin: This house didn’t have any entertainment which was odd. The house was beautiful though. One girl had a sore throat. The conversation flowed, but not about anything. We were doubled up. The girls were nice, but I didn’t feel anything.

Tegan: I was a bit nervous when I went in. It was loud, but not as loud as I expected. They had a really cute dance/skit. The house was really pretty. There were 2 PNMs with 2 members. I didn’t like my partner because she was acting snobby and wouldn’t let me talk. She kept cutting me off, so I don’t think I made an impression at this house. I made a mental reminder not to stand next to her at other houses, so I wouldn’t be paired with her.


We had to rank our houses after the 3rd day. They say most people only get 3 to 10 houses to go back to, and I was hoping to get at least 5. 13 is rare. We leave again. When I get back to my dorm all the girls are trying on dresses for 1st invite and deciding on outfits for the 2nd and 3rd. I join in and finally meet people on my floor. It’s pretty cool.
My List:
• Casey
• Rebecca
• Ashleigh
• Laura
• Jordan
• Jen K
• Brenda
• Abby
• Mandi
• Lizzie
• Katherine
• Janette
• Natalie
1. Tegan
2. Franny
3. Libby
4. Robin
5. Betsy
6. Beth


*Disclaimer* These houses are in no special order. I forgot what order I went to them. Also, no more until tomorrow because I just gave you 3 days worth. 1st Invite will be given in the morning. 2nd at night. 3rd Monday morning. Bid Day Monday night-but very late most likely!!!! I can't wait! 2 days!

Wow, that's a WHOLE lotta houses!

LOL! :)

This surprised me because perfume was a huge no-no when I was an active. Actives weren't supposed to wear it and I believe rushees were discouraged from wearing it as well.

Great story! :)

:eek:

Perhaps she meant...people of color? I'm sure that's what she meant.

That's what I thought too, so I was really shocked that it was that much!

OMG! I am so sorry. I didn't mean to offend anyone. I just call myself colored, not person of color, and when I first wrote this, it was for my memory book. I had to go and change everything to proper/hidden writing. I must have missed this, and of course its a big mistake. I truly am sorry! :(

Day 4: 1st Invite
 

One of my friend’s friends slept over the night before to get ready. I kept waking her up, but she didn’t get up until 8:20. We had to leave at 9:00. She did her make-up and didn’t finish until 8:55, so I had to help her get ready. And she left the room a mess, so I had to clean it before I left. I wore mascara for the first time that day, (without someone else putting it on for me) and I looked great! Another girl in my hall gave me a dress to wear. It was really cute. I forgot to take a picture, though. We got there late, and the Gamma Chi’s called me as I was running up to Noyes. They handed out our lists after reminding us most people don’t get 13. They also said that if we have a break at the end of the day we could pref early. I only noted that room rather than the regular pref room because I wouldn’t have to go at the regular time. I got my list back and started walking away. I counted…1…2……..12…13? WTF?!? How in the what? 13? Why? I sucked at Open House! Then I looked when I had my beloved Cassie……………nowhere……and I am going back to Beth and Robin. 2 I hated. I also didn’t get back to Brenda. I was a little sad, but I tried to brush it off. Off I went.

Jen K: They had an awesome Toy Story 3 skit. It was so fun and energetic. They have really low dues. We talked about our “college” embarrassing stories. We were laughing and having so much fun! Afterwards I heard they are on probation and don’t have a football block and “dance” for this semester, but they still have exchanges. But I really like them! I have there song still stuck in my head.

Robin: This round was okay. Again, there wasn’t a good conversation. They had a LeBron James skit. I didn’t get most of it.

Lizzie: I really like this house. They had a really cute “thing” skit where a bunch of characters were finding the XY treasure, which happened to be friendship on a “symbol.” The girls seem very sisterly. I ended up talking with one of the girls I spoke with at Open House.

Abby: I really like their “symbol” song. Again, I really like this house. They say they have low affordable dues.

Janette: I had a lot of fun here. We talked about food and majors and creepers. There wasn’t a skit, but they sang.

Rebecca: This time was ok…The girls seem nice, but I didn’t feel anything. I don’t really want to go back.

We had a lunch hour. So I went to Subway with a bunch of girls. We got there early so there wasn’t a line. We ate and headed out again. I sat at my next house illegally texting and looking at my schedule and ranking the ones I’ve gone to. In the afternoon I had to make 3 runs across campus! Oy…

Katherine: This house was okay this round. They are still pretty good though. I didn’t get a connection with the girl I talked to, but the others seemed nice.

Ashleigh: This house was nice again. They had a GLEE theme. I didn’t really feel a connection with these girls. We talked about t.v. and movies and we could tell the topic was getting boring.

Mandi: I didn’t really like it this round. Apparently this is a “blank” house. We watched a slideshow video.

Natalie: I really like it. They had a t.v. skit. It was really funny and stereotypical. I was really hot because I just ran across campus.

Laura: They had a Wizard of Oz theme. It was an okay time. I didn’t love it, I didn’t hate it. I am going to give it a second chance if I can.

Beth: I had to run to this house, but I was already exhausted. I was a couple minutes late with another girl. We snuck in in the back. Again, I didn’t feel any connection. I was really bored because it was 3 PNM’s for 2 girls again and I was the odd one out.

Jordan: I really liked their skit. There was a girl thinking about whom to pref. And she was thinking about the houses. Debby Downer, Kloe Kardashian, and Buddy Elf were in it. We talked about clubs in high school and clubs we want to join in college. I learned about the October Lover’s Club.

We had to rank them again. This is how I went:

• Jen K
• Lizzie
• Abby
• Janette
• Natalie
• Laura
• Jordan
1. Katherine
2. Ashleigh
3. Mandi
4. Rebecca
5. Robin
6. Beth


We got financial sheets today and after looking at them I got really upset. A lot of my favorite ones are really expensive, and "sorority" wasn’t. Numbers are New Member (Fall/Spring (if applicable, otherwise live out)), Live in total per semester (F/S), Live out total per semester (F/S). *estimated to keep discreet*
• Jen K: 650, 430, 300 Affordable
• Lizzie: 1000, 4000, 750 NOT
• Abby: 1700, 5000, 1900/0 NOT!!!
• Janette: 900, 4300, 550 Affordable?
• Natalie: 900, 3700, 500 Kinda…Evens Out
• Laura: 800, 4200, 550 Kinda…Evens Out
• Jordan: 900, 4800, 650 NOT


The thing is I actually really like Jordan, Abby, and Lizzie. I like Jen K and am iffy about the others, so I’ll have to see where it goes. But Abby is GONE, sadly. I don’t know what to do. I feel icky about this. I can’t think of a better word. I just don’t know what I’ll do if I don’t get back to any affordable ones. Remember, I’m paying for this myself!