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A State-ly Sorority Recruitment
Hello All!
I am posting my recruitment story from 2010! This school is a large University will about 30% greek life, but not a particularly competitive greek life. There were 12 sororities participating in FR and one colonizing sorority participating in Open House and then doing their own process a month and a half later. The houses are: Florida Alaska Kansas Texas Colorado Maine Utah Ohio Iowa Vermont Delaware Nevada Rhode Island :The colonizing sorority (I won't really talk about this sorority, but their presentation on Open House was really cute!) Open House was over 2 days, then we had Philanthropy(up to 9 houses), House Tours(up to 6 houses), and Pref(up to 3 houses) |
Open House
Honestly I wasn't particularly nervous for recruitment. I was extremely excited! I had been waiting to do this for years and was thrilled to finally start the process (this school does a deferred/2nd semester recruitment which was such a tease!) My Rho Chi group seemed really nice. I didn't know any of the girls in mine, but I am still friends with a few of them now!
Florida: As a whole these girls were known to be the trashy/party girl types, but I didn't see that at all. The actives who rushed me definitely seemed "done up" but not fake. I had relatable conversations with every girl I met and left feeling really confident! Alaska: I was really excited to meet these girls. They were extremely visible on campus all year and seemed so sweet. Definitely a more southern-seeming house compared to others. Open House did not disappoint! They were not as done up as the first house but kind of radiated a really attractive confident quality that I was totally seduced by. Love. Kansas:My roommate had a lot of high school friends in Kansas and was hoping to pledge this house and I was definitely looking forward to meeting them. I just didn't jive with them. The girl who picked me up passed me off to her identical twin which was really confusing to handle because twin 1 ended up coming back later and I couldn't tell who was who. (They whole house was wearing matching outfits with the same hairstyle... did not help the twin thing!) And another active referenced how they are by far the hottest girls on campus. It was just uncomfortable and I was not a fan. Maybe it was a bad experience? PNMs regard Kansas as a 'top house' so I kind of wanted to go back and see them again. But kind of not... Texas: I am a legacy to this house and it is another highly desired house by PNMs so I really wanted to fit in here. They weren't as involved seeming as Alaska, but I did really like the women who rushed me. I seemed to fit well, but it wasn't as natural feeling as Alaska. It was somewhere between Alaska and Florida for me. Colorado: They were a huge surprise for me. I didn't know anything about them going in and didn't have any expectations for them. But it was amazing! The girls were funny but didn't seem to try too hard, and pretty without being fake looking. I was practically doubled over laughing the entire time. I fit so well here and was dying to back the next day. Maine: I liked these girls fine. Unlike Colorado, they did seem to try really hard to be likable. It just didn't feel as natural but I still enjoyed myself. Utah: This felt really similar to Maine. The girls were really nice but talking to them was kind of like listening to a sales pitch. It wasn't homey feeling. But I didn't want to rule them out at all because the girls I knew in it were really great ladies. I thought maybe it was just an off day? Ohio: Several girls from my hometown are members of this Ohio chapter. I was picked up by one of their VPs and was passed off to other sorority officers. It was really flattering to me. I also felt that I meshed SO well with these girls. They were really sporty which I liked because I'm really sporty. Iowa: I didn't have many notes on this house. They were pleasant and cordial but nothing stood out. After several of the other houses I had been to, I was really looking to click with the actives rushing me, and I didn't seem to find that here. Vermont: I didn't like this house very much. It was really hard to keep the conversation going and I didn't relate to many of the actives. I did not particularly want to see more of them in future rounds. Delaware: I really enjoyed these girls! They were very girl-next-door types and seemed happy with what they had going on, but not cocky. It was extremely hard to hear in this house, but I did have fun conversations with the actives. I wanted to go back tomorrow. Nevada: These girls seemed to really try to be fun, but it was just so uncomfortable. We were rushed at a 3PNM:1active ratio which was a weird dynamic. The PNMs I had been paired with were really introverted, as was the active, so it was hard to balance the conversation. I didn't fit with anybody. Rhode Island : We saw a presentation about this sorority and their colonization plans. The presenters were super sweet but I wasn't sure if that was the experience I wanted. I wouldn't rule it out, but it was not my first choice situation. My rank at the end of Open House was Alaska Maine Texas Colorado Delaware Florida Kansas Ohio Utah And the houses I wished to drop were : Iowa Vermont Nevada |
Philanthropy Day!
*I mixed up my placement of Maine and Colorado just so you know! It doesn't make a big difference, but for anybody who is keeping score haha*
I woke up totally ready to go! I'm a horse show kid, so early mornings didn't phase me at all. I was so excited to see my party list! My Rho Chi pulled each of us aside privately to give us out lists and talk over any questions/comments we might have. I was delighted to find my list for the day and felt badly for girls who didn't fare as well. A few girls were only left with 1 house and were completely distraught. My day went as follows: Maine: I had a much better day here than before. The girls who rushed me were way more down to earth and it eased my reservations from the day before. I'm very passionate about their philanthropy and they all seem to be too. Iowa: I wasn't as excited to go back here (I had put them in my drop list) but did want to give it a shot! I'm a sunny side up kind of girl and figured maybe Open House wasn't their best impression. I was pleasantly impressed by how much better I liked this house. The girls seemed more personable and comfortable, which in turn made me feel more comfortable. No fireworks, but it was a positive change which left me curious. Ohio: I am really passionate about this sorority's national philanthropy and also love the event this chapter holds to benefit the cause. I was thrilled to be invited back because Open House had gone so well and was glad to find that this round was positive as well. I didn't have any big aha! moments this round, but still really liked these girls. Alaska: I was thrilled (and kind of honored?) to be invited back to Alaska. I had another wonderful day here and really liked their philanthropy. The girls seemed a little more 'fake' than the day before but I wasn't really bothered by it. They were great in my book. Florida: I talked to the sweetest ladies here. I was matched with an athlete and we bonded over that. She seemed so down to earth and it really improved my perception of this house. Colorado: I had another great day with these girls. I really fit well here and loved the laid back vibe of this house. Two of the girls who rushed me the day before came over to say hello and how glad they were to see me back. It was a really good experience. Texas: I was happy to be back here and had so much fun with them. We actually did a philanthropy craft, which really made this house stand out in my mind. I felt as though I bonded with one of the actives who rushed me and really wanted to go back to this house. Delaware: These girls kind of faded in my mind. I didn't make any real connections and they didn't seem enthused by their philanthropy which was odd to me because it is a really big and well backed philanthropy nationally. I was confused by the stark contrast between the two days with this house. Utah: They were nice. Very nice. But they seemed kind of sterile to me. I didn't have fun connections or personable talks... everything seemed too rehearsed. They do a great job philanthropically, both supporting their cause and others, which was a big plus to me. No other house had referenced their involvement in other events and I did want to be in an involved sorority. My rank after this round was: Alaska Colorado Texas Florida Maine Ohio And I wished to drop: Utah Iowa Delaware |
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Also, btw, yellow is kinda invisible against the white background. Perhaps you could use a different color for Ohio? Anyway - keep it coming! Lots of us enjoy reading rush threads, and you don't exactly get a lot of live rush threads in June ;) so a retro thread this time of year is good to see. |
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Tours
I was really excited for house tours round. So far, I was having a really great time with rush and wasn't stressing like many peers. I was definitely fortunate.
Our Rho Chis had warned us that the cuts between Philanthropy and Tours were the largest, and to expect some holes in our party lists. Luckily, I didn't have any holes... but my list had definitely changed a bit. I had been cut by two of my favorites, Alaska and wellColorado, as well as Ohio . I was really bummed because I truly saw myself at either Alaska or Colorado. But I shook it off. I had a full schedule of houses that did want to see more of me, and I was anxious to see more of them. Florida: I was probably most excited to see these girls. Standing outside in line, I looked around at the other girls and thought that I could see myself in a PC with them. I was greeted by a really cute and bubbly active who gave me a tour. I was then passed to another girl and we sat and chatted for a while. Things were going really well until 2 actives trotted up to my rusher and started gossiping about another PNM at this party. It was kind of jaw dropping... It seemed so bizarre and nasty to me, not to mention that I was also being completely ignored. I was rescued by the active who greeted me at the door. She apologized for their behavior and wrapped the party up nicely, but the whole situation kind of tainted that house for me. Utah: I had a really great time at this party. I was picked up by a girl who was trying out for the equestrian team which I competed on. We had a lot to talk about and swapped horse show horror stories. It was really fun. I got the sense that these girls were not judgmental and really valued their sisterhood. Utah was rising in my book. Maine: This was my favorite party of the day. I really saw more of the chapter's personality and I felt at home. The girls who toured made me feel really valued and welcome. It was a feeling that I knew would be hard to beat. Delaware: I was hoping to have a similar "open house" vibe from this house. I had really enjoyed them on the first day and wanted to reclaim that feeling. Unfortunately, I didn't. I was rushed by two girls. The first had rushed me the day before... but didn't remember me. It was a little off putting. But maybe she had just rushed 129484274238 PNMs and we all got a little jumbled. No big deal, right? She passed me off to a girl who wouldn't look me in the eyes at all. It was really hard to hold a conversation with her because she was extremely introverted and seemed amazingly uncomfortable with me. Not my favorite. Iowa: These girls did surprise me a bit. I had a really lovely time talking with several of them and thought that maybe I could be an Iowa. I did kind of sense a divide amongst the sisters (and a couple actives throughout the process had hinted at one)-- a really sweet/classic/good girl chunk v. a really wild and crazy party-happy chunk. I wasn't sure how I felt about the line in the sand, but I had enjoyed the time I spent there and liked the girls I met. Texas: I was also extremely excited to go back to this house. My grandmother is a Texas and being invited back made me realize how special it would be to share a thing like this with her. The girl who greeted me was okay. She seemed a little fake, but was still enjoyable to talk with. I was bumped to another girl who was not as enjoyable, but still pleasant. We were standing at the front of a room when their VPR rang a bell and announced that they were now going to show a sisterhood slide show. Actives began to file their PNMs into the rows of chairs. I thought that since we were at the front of the room, I would be guided to a seat near the front, but was actually taken by my active to the back of the room. In a corner. Half behing a large Ficus Tree. I was actually BEHIND the last row of chairs in a lone seat... which was really weird because the rows were not even filled! It was not a charming position to be in. I was really confused about how to rank my houses. Ultimately, I ended up with Maine Texas (because I had great parties prior to this) Utah I wished to drop: Iowa Florida Delaware |
This is a great story, and thank you for not dragging it out.
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Pref
Our Rho Chis told us that the cuts before Pref would be hefty and not to worry if our schedules are not full. We would hear from our Rho Chis by 11:00 pm after Tours if we were released.
I woke up at 5:00 and was elated that I didn't get any late night calls. By 6:00 I was all but a pair of pumps away from prefs when my phone rang. It was one of my Rho Chis... She said she was so, so sorry and has no idea how this happened... but no houses invited me back for pref round. I was completely distraught. I didn't understand how that could happen (I was having a pretty smooth rush) and why I was finding out now?! She didn't know. She didn't receive any notification from the computer matching system about mismitching last night, and when she went to print my schedule this morning, I had no parties. She said she would put me on a snap/ COB list, but that those options were not likely as there were a record number of PNMs participating. I texted my best friends who were rushing and wished them well, gave my roomie a hug, and drove home for the day. |
Oh EB, how awful! It makes me want to cry.
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Home
Mom felt so badly for me. She was really confused by how I could have been released (I'm sure no mother understands how their daughter could be released!) and was really irritated that she was not notified by Florida, her sorority, per their guidelines. Apparently her mom, the Texas, was not notified either... We were unhappy campers all around.
I had never been so happy to attend a school only 2 hours away from home. Mom and I had a nice girly day: shopping, movies, chocolate, more chocolate. She said to keep my head and standards high. There is no way to come out on top when you feel beaten down. Later in the evening, I drove back to school. My roommate had prefed at Kansas and Iowa and was suiciding Kansas. My best friend prefed at Texas Utah and Ohio and ranked them in that order. Other friends had Kansas Maine and Florida. I was happy for them all, but was completely jealous. It was a really difficult situation to be in for me. I spent all day of bid day at the barn prepping horses for a show. Roommate accepted her bid from Kansas along with 4 girls on my hall. Best friend got Texas. I put on my best happy faces for them and kept on truckin. |
After Bid Day
Bid day was a Sunday, and Monday we resumed classes for the semester. I was in a lot of upperclassman classes because I tested out of most base science, math, and english courses required by my major.
I swear every sorority girl on campus sported letters for the entire week. The Rho Chi I was closest with (we had 2 per Rho Chi group) texted me a bunch during the week to check up on me and to let me know that no groups would be participating in COB unless a significant amount of NMs dropped. It wasn't the news I was hoping for. I ran into several of the actives who rushed me during the week. The Maine who I liked so much during tours ran up to me, gave me a hug and asked where I ended up. I told her that I had been released and she looked perplexed and said that Maine didn't cut me and that she was planning on prefing me. I thought maybe she was just trying to cheer me up? But it was a strange interaction. I didn't take much of our talk to heart until I ran into a Texas in my chem class. She greeted me, asked how I was, and asked why I ended up withdrawing from rush? Again, I explained the situation as delicately as possible. I called my mom when I was through for the day and told her about the actives I ran into. She was also confused by it and totally felt for me and how hard this all was. |
Oh, no!
Was there a mistake? Did you get get a bid? What about the colony? |
Sneaky Mom...
I kind of jumped into academic mode. I figured between classes and horseshows, the whole situation would kind of diminish in my mind. It kind of did.
Not for mom! I didn't find out until later, but mom had contacted the GLO at my school to inquire about all of this. The entire process, Rho Chis told us how rare it is at this school to be released from rush, and that it is almost always grade related (I had a really good GPA from high school and first semester so it was not my grades...) It took mom a while to get answers (because membership selection is obviously confidential) and it took the GLO a while to look into this, but I did get answers. I wasn't released. Well, not by the sororities. The night before pref I didn't get a call from my Rho Chi because I DID have parties to attend (I don't know which houses). 7 PNMs (including myself) fell victim to essentially a computer glitch. Something happened that basically withdrew my participation from recruitment. So, sororities thought I pulled out, and I thought I was released. Apparently it isn't that uncommon of an issue?!! The other PNMs hadn't had full schedules leading up to pref and I guess it didn't seem like a 'red flag' that they were released. (I have no idea what their status would have been otherwise--but it was found that they also appeared to withdraw...but hadn't?) How maddening is that! I was both relieved and completely fuming when I found out. It was reassuring to know that I hadn't been rejected by every house, but knowing what really happened did not bring any resolve. The GLO director apologized profusely but said that nothing could be done at this point because no houses were eligible to take any more NMs. I was strongly encouraged to look into Rhode Island. Their recruitment process was starting about 2 weeks after I found all of this out... |
EB I had a recruitment mistake too even though the vast majority of folks will tell you that those don't happen. I cannot wait to hear how it turned out.
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2) It's really not cool for the GL director to say "oops, sh*t happens!". There are ALWAYS ways to fix things, and a decent GL director should have gotten in touch with all of the advisors and suggested that you and the other affected PNM's be "freebie" bids or something. |
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Colony Recruitment
I decided to give the colony a real shot. The extension team was really fun to talk with and I enjoyed all of my interviews with them.
I was invited to their philanthropy dinner, where actives from a nearby university came to meet us. I actually knew a handful of girls from the visiting chapter and it was great to see them. It was kind of comforting, actually. I still don't know why.. but it was. I was then invited to attend the pref ceremony, guided by the extension team and another visiting chapter. It was a very pleasant experience, and I liked the visiting actives and extension team very much. But it didn't feel right to me. I did not find a sense of friendship or openness with the other PNMs. I finished the evening and asked to talk with one of the extension team members about it. She encouraged me to stay with this because of my leadership capabilities and presence on campus/ in university activities. I gave the situation a lot of thought, called my mom (of course!), but ultimately decided to withdraw. Sisterhood was a component of greek life that I valued greatly, and I did not feel any bonds with the PNMs alongside of me. Yes, I loved the extension team and the actives from other schools and felt ties to them, but I didn't feel it with the girls on my own campus. It didn't feel like the experience I wanted. |
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There was also an error during my rush, where women were over-invited (my story is around here somewhere). But when an active member tells a PNM "oh, we invited you, there must have been a computer glitch", she is lying virtually every time. |
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I have a feeling that this story is going to work out in the end, but the process engineer in me is really squirming. |
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After
The GLO director was actually *removed* from his position at the end of the semester. I was really disappointed by how he handled the entire situation. I'm sure the other PNMs were, too.
I finished out the semester, but was very lonely. All of my close friends had become consumed with their respective houses, and I was kind of squeezed out of the picture. I realized that I had a lot hinging on my membership to a sorority, and was not actually happy at the University I attended. I was a very involved girl, but just didn't feel attached to anything at this school. I think I made myself believe that joining a sorority would curb some of those feelings by granting a sense of belonging and purpose. My mom suggested that I look into transferring. I wasn't terribly keen on the idea at first, but was totally on board with slinking away for a few weekends (strategically planned around my roommate's/friends' initiation or other greek heavy events. {I'm not usually a sore loser, but it was SO HARD to be around everybody!}) with my mom to visit other schools. I ended up applying to two, and was accepted to one and waitlisted to the other. I felt such a strong connection to the student bodies at both schools and knew that I would be so happy at either. Mom, little sister (a rising hs senior), and I went on another visit to the school I was accepted to. On this visit I really felt it. I felt so at home and energized-- things I never felt at my initial school. After weighing my options very heavily, I decided to transfer schools. I debated whether or not I should rush at this new school. Going greek was still something I really wanted, but sorority recruitment here is VERY competitive...and I wasn't sure if I would want to risk being actually rejected by every sorority (a not-so-uncommon ending for PNMs here). I decided to give it a whirl. I figured if nothing else, I would get to meet a lot of new faces (I didn't know anybody at this school when I transferred) and I think I would have always regretted not participating. |
DBB, the actives did not indicate that there was a glitch... that was the GLO director.
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The ending
I was extremely nervous for recruitment this time. Big bad southern sorority recruitment- it could practically be a horror movie! To add to my stress levels, mom and dad were going to be out of the country during recruitment and I wouldn't be able to talk to them.
Rush down here was very different. It was more exciting and welcoming feeling all around. (Maybe that is just the southern way?) I met a lot a really great girls throughout my recruitment process and had the best Rho Chi ever. I am very pleased to tell you that I had a pretty seamless experience, too. After a week of high humidity and heels, I accepted a bid to my first choice house. I am thrilled to reveal that I am Going to post that whole story! |
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The part about actives saying that was off-topic; it's something we hear around here a ton. |
I have absolutely loved my experiences at my new school and with my sisters. It is kind of funny to me, because there truly was not a chapter-vibe similar to mine at my previous university. I have never felt pressure to be anything other than myself in this chapter. It is wonderful and I am very lucky.
It was a scary/fingers crossed! kind of process, but I am so glad that I made the choices I made. (And I'm SO glad that I have a family who supported me through all of this craziness!!) (P.S.-- Living in my mom's legacy!!) |
I'm a bit disappointed that we got the first recruitment story but not the second! I like your writing and outlook. What can I do to convince you to write up the second go around at the new school? :)
congrats on finding your super fabulous home, by the way :) |
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I can absolutely write up the second recruitment! I'm in bed sick today so I will do that. Just pretend you don't know the ending?! |
Congrats! That's awesome. So glad you found your home.
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yay! well we won't know which state is which house.... if we didn't pay really really close attention to the first go around :). Sorry you're sick in bed. Hope you feel better and thanks for writing it all up! And not dragging it all out forever.
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I can't wait, I can't wait. I can't wait.
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Open House, take 2
There are 17 chapters at my new school and I will identify them as cities!
(Sorry for kind of spoiling the story already! Hopefully it is still worth the read!) My Rho Chi was really supportive of me throughout this process. She was definitely the best person for the job! My group as a whole was really upbeat and fun, which made the early mornings much happier. Recruitment was Open House (17), House Tours (up to 12), Skit (up to 6), and Pref (up to 3). Like the first time, Round One happened over two days. New York: What a way to start the morning! Two seconds into their first door song and I felt like somebody had just hooked me up to a coffee IV! It was really exciting and very different than the songs at my first school. The girl who greeted me was very poised and kind. The whole machine was very well oiled, but it felt almost too rehearsed for my taste. Atlanta: These girls had a really cool, sporty vibe about them {It is actually the same sorority as the sporty-feeling Ohio from the first recruitment!} which I definitely gravitated towards. I felt like I fit pretty well here and definitely wanted to come back for the following round. Chicago: These girls reminded me a lot of KANSAS from my first experience. (I didn't color code them on purpose! But that is funny to me!) They seemed to think really highly of themselves and didn't act interested in me at all. The primary active who spoke with me made it seem like talking to me was a chore. It was quite a contrast coming from Atlanta LA: These girls seemed a little forgettable to me. They were all nice, polite, attractive, but all of my conversations felt sterile and robotic. I wasn't sure if I wanted to go back or not... Dallas: They had a really funny door song. It had a great young feeling and showed us their personality right away. I was kind of let down when the active who greeted me didn't seem to have the same pizzaz, but she was very nice. One of the other actives I met pledged here after transferring in, so that was certainly comforting. Columbus: Again, really cute door songs. The ladies here seemed really nice and sweet but I didn't have any great connections with the actives. One of the girls I moved in with is a Columbus, so I was particularly interested in seeing them again as I really liked my housemate. Vegas: I instantly loved this house. The girl who greeted me was just so cool. She was kind of earthy and outdoorsy, but still ladylike. It was an intoxicating vibe, and I was drinking it in. Loved it. I missed them as soon as I left. Boston:These girls were very peppy. Everybody was gleaming from the second the doors opened. I didn't know exactly what to think of it to be honest. I had unique conversations with all of the actives I met, which I considered to be a plus. I left liking them, but not feeling like they were what was missing from my life or anything. Charlotte: The songs here were kind of dull compared to many of the others. They were sweet-- just not exciting. And by this point in the day, I needed a little excitement to keep me rolling! The girl who greeted me was the nicest person I had met so far during rush. She was so personable and fun to be around. It was really sad to be bumped to other actives-- I just wanted to stay with her! But the other girls were also very nice. I definitely wanted to go back to this house. Baltimore: I had a 50/50 experience here. I only talked with two girls. The first was fantastic: funny, warm, and personable. The second... not so much. She was very hoochy looking (not the most important thing, but it does give off a vibe) and just did not seem happy to be there at all. I wondered which sister was a more accurate portrayal of the house dynamic? I wanted to go back and find out! Memphis: The girls here reminded me a lot of Charlotte. They were very sweet and personable, but not as exciting to talk with as at Charlotte. I did like the vibe of this chapter a lot and thought it could definitely work for me. Seattle: I feel weird saying this but here it goes-- The Jewish Sorority. I didn't realize how stringent they were about it beforehand (other chapters aren't really dead set on that anymore...) But the girl who greeted me point blank asked, "You're not Jewish, are you?" I said, "No I'm not." And she said, "Oh." They had really catchy door songs. Denver: I got the sense that they were definitely a party sorority from the content of their door songs. The girls who rushed me were really nice and seemed down to earth. I liked them quite a bit but was kind of concerned about how truthful the songs could be. DC: I just didn't fit here at all. It was like walking into the land of perfect barbie looking women... If there was a fly on the wall, it would have laughed at how out of place I looked. I'm a down to earth, sporty-preppy, girl next door type... I got the sense that if I were a member here I could kiss my makeup free and natural hair days goodbye. Tucson: I had a really positive experience here. The girls were all so welcoming and they actually have an upperclassman member from a rival high school of mine. This house boasts a lot of cheerleaders/ dance team members and seemed to have a showy vibe.. But I figured so long as I liked the girls, a little glitter never hurt anybody! Omaha: This was a really down to earth house. I liked them very much-- collectively they reminded me a lot of home and my little sister. They definitely earned a soft spot in my heart. Wichita: I did not care for my experience here. It was like a pageant. Every girl just seemed way too processed for my taste and acted completely manufactured. I kept on a happy face and chatted my little heart out, but the chemistry was definitely not there for me. My rankings ended up as: (The top section isn't in a perfect ranking order... there were so many that at the time I just made sure they were in the general placement within the 'I'd like to keep these," section.) Vegas Atlanta Charlotte Omaha Tucson Columbus Denver Memphis LA New York Boston Baltimore The houses I wished to drop were: Dallas Chicago DC Wichita Seattle |
Ooh lagniappe.
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House Tours
I was pretty nervous going into House Tours. I finally caught wind of the tent talk and had a private laugh about all of that. One PNM said she made sure to look at the active's jewelry...If most of them were not wearing Yurman then she wasn't interested. Yep. That happened. She ended up in a Yurman wearing house and seems to like it, so good for her.
I was kind of proud to find that I had a full list of parties for the day and got to keep most of my top half. My schedule was: Dallas: They girls were very nice but there was just an uncomfortable feeling at this house. It was like the sisters were not comfortable in their own skin or something. I wouldn't rule them out or anything, but I didn't feel at home. LA: Their home was beautiful. I really liked one of the girls who rushed me. She was very bubbly but not at all ditzy. She was very enjoyable to speak with. The other two actives were not as memorable to me. They kind of had plain personalities and did not make an effort to get to know me like the first had. Boston: I adored the primary girl who rushed me. (I met and briefly chatted with others, but was with this girl the entire time.) She had such a wonderful energy about her! We looked through a sisterhood scrapbook and she told me about some of her favorite Boston activities. I definitely bumped this house up several notches after our talk. Atlanta: Again, I was paired with a primary active and just met a few others along the way. My primary was really cool. She plays soccer and had a very down to earth way to her. Their house had some unique features to it which I found interesting. This sorority was definitely a contender for me. Columbus: I was greeted by a really sweet vocal performance major, which I appreciated because I love to sing and a lot of my activities involve singing. We hit it off pretty well but it felt like more of a business relationship than a sisterly relationship. The exterior of this house is very cool. I was kind of lukewarm on this group as a whole. Vegas: I was thrilled to be invited back to this house. They are regarded by PNMs (silly tent talk) as one of the most desired houses at this school. It seemed kind of funny to me because this house was so chill and comfortable seeming and so many of the PNMs gunning for them were completely plastic. Anyway, I had an okay time here. I only talked to one sister and she was just kind of fine. She was nice and cute, but we didn't click or anything. I really wanted to come back because I had such a strong impression of them the day before. Charlotte: I was so happy to be back at this house. Architecturally this house is breathtaking. The group as a whole seemed more exciting today (song wise and just general vibe). The girl I loved so much on the first day made sure to come over and see me for a minute, which I really appreciated. It was really nice to feel memorable and wanted. The actives who rushed me were very fun and personable. I felt that I fit well here. Tucson: Everything was fine at this house. The first girl I spoke with talked about their philanthropy a bit, which I really liked. She seemed like a driven individual. The other girls I talked to didn't stand out to me very much. One of them was actually kind of snotty to me. I left with mixed reviews. Denver: Instead of door songs, when we got to this house they had music playing. It was a cool change of pace, but it made the round feel like a big party. I think that is probably what they were going for... I was toured by a girl who talked about drinking and when we went into rooms and I looked at photos, most of them had stickers or sharpie over the hands to cover drinks and stuff. It was a turnoff to me. Memphis: The girls I talked with here came out of their shell more than the ones during Open House. I liked them better today but it still wasn't as natural feeling for me as some of the other dynamics. Baltimore: The girls here were really fun and interested in me, which I liked. But when I looked through their pictures, a ton of them were sticker-censored, too! It is just not the kind of house I would fit in at... I didn't know how to feel about this house when I left. I really liked the girls, but I didn't care for the message they were sending. Omaha: I had a blast chatting with these girls. They seemed so much like me personality wise and I had a really great time seeing them let their guard down a bit more. I had to hash my rankings out with my Rho Chi. I ended up with: Atlanta Charlotte Omaha Vegas Boston LA My bottom half was really hard for me to establish and rank. I struggled with LA, Memphis, and Columbus a lot. I wished to drop Memphis Columbus Tuscon Dallas Baltimore Denver |
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