Recruitment the second time around
 

I know everyone likes a good recruitment story, so I thought I'd add mine. I went through recruitment last fall at UW-Madison, but decided not to sign anything. So, I'm going through it this semester in hopes that I'll find the sorority that I will love! The 6 (out of 11 total) sororities doing informal spring recruitment are: Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Sigma Delta Tau.
Any advice on how to make the second time around more successful? There is one sorority in particular that I know already that I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to join, but I'm keeping an open mind. Tomorrow we see the 6 houses, other events are by invite, and then next Wednesday (February 5) is bid day! I'll keep this updated :)

All of those GLO's are outstanding...just remember to smile, relax, and ask questions if you have them...you want them to remember who you were, what they talked about with you, if you were easy to talk to, if you were interesting to talk to...the more sisters you meet the better! And have fun!! That's the most important thing...and tell up how it goes!

One thing that I found that made going through recruitment again a better experience wasn't really what happened in the houses, but more of with the other girls going through. I did not have a good time my 1st time, so I was determined to take everything as it was and get to know some awesome girls- I was determined to just have a good time, and I did- I met a lot of really awesome girls, and I'm sure it showed through at the houses that we were all having a good time :)

uwgirl, we all have our fingers crossed for you! We may not be in Madison, but you know you have a personal cheering section all across the country.

Ivy

Hey, thanks for the advice so far everyone! We get to visit the 6 houses tonight...I'll keep you updated!

UWGirl, good luck! I've got my fingers crossed for you!!!

:::sends Wisconsin Greek love along your way:::

Good luck, be sure to keep us posted!

Tonight we visited the 6 sororities and so far I've heard from 5 of them! I don't know that I'll hear from the sixth because they were the one I decided not to join in the fall...don't know if they'll remember that one or not. Anyway, I'm planning on going back to at least three of the sororities. One of them I liked last fall, but I really got to know the girls better and another one I absolutely loved last time so I'm hoping for the best, either way! :) Wish me luck! Oh, I'm not sure if posting the names of the sororities is a good idea or not, so if u want to know, send me a message.

sounds like a plan
 

enjoy enjoy...
and all the best.:D

Give everyone a fair shake and have a great time!! Best wishes to you! :):)


.....Kelly :)

I wish you the best of luck. Some of my best friends became zeta's after accepting a bid from another sorority the prior year, or dropping out of rush.

Tonight I went to visit...we'll say, house 1 and house 2. I really liked house 1; I didn't get to know them at all during fall recruitment, plus i know girls in there. I think one i met the other night really likes me too because i talked to her a lot. They're really genuine girls and I'm going back to another event of theirs on Saturday.
House 2 was the one i loved from the fall and I still really like it! They're such a great, diverse group of girls and they're all really friendly! I met more girls tonight and had some great conversations...I'm going to their event on Saturday also.
There's one more house I'm interested in, but I don't think it's really for me. Maybe I'm asking for it, only showing interest in 2 of 6 houses, but I love them both and I think I have a decent chance with either of them. What do u guys think? Wish me luck! :)

Good luck... keep an open mind. :)

uwgirl, do you know how many spaces houses 1 and 2 have, or is that information kept from rushees? And are the COB events you're attending crowded with PNMs? If it looks like the houses are in a position to bid all the girls they want, I'd be less nervous about narrowing down the list.

with crossed fingers for you, Ivy

The girl from panhel who took us around to the houses on the first night that said on average, each house can take about 20...some more, some less. They didn't tell us exact numbers though. I want to say maybe 20-30 visited each of the houses I went to, I don't know. I know in house one I know a bunch of ppl and I'm getting to know more. I'm also meeting a lot in house 2, and I plan on meeting more. I think it's going well in both of the houses, so I have my fingers crossed and I'm going to both of their events on Saturday and I think that's it 'til bid day on Wednesday!

OOOH, exciting. Best of luck!!

Good Luck!!!! (Loving it that you are at Madtown)

Thanks so much! I have to wake up in a lil while to go visit houses one and two and I don't think they have events after this. I'll give u an update and then after this, it might not be 'til Wednesday, bid day, 'til u hear from me!!! Eeek, I'm nervous but so excited!

Have fun! I'm rooting for you! Hope you get your first choice!

Hey everyone! Today I went to visit both houses again...even though the events were in early afternoon, you could tell members and pnm's alike were tired! Things went really well though still...met new girls in both houses. These last two events that I went to were kind of open houses and they let everyone know about it though they called back those they wanted also. The next events are by invite only and...I got invited back to both houses!!! I was thrilled when I got a call from house 2 and pretty excited when house 1 called also. Aaah, Wednesday seems too far away!

It sure does! The suspense is killing me. ;) I'm so excited for you. Sounds like things are going well and you're having a great time. My fingers are crossed!

Crystal

perfect...
 

enjoy it all...
and keep us in the loop.
:)

any news yet?

I've been invited back to both house 1 and house 2's final parties!!! I'm so excited and anxious...my only problem is that house one said to be prompt because the party will start right away at 7:30, but house 2's party doesn't end until 7:30. So, I get to find out who to call back at house 1 so I can work something out and still go...I can't wait!!! And, Wednesday's bid day...I'm so excited and I'm going to be so busy!!! :)

It's just a hunch that group one knows that group 2 doesn't end until 7:30. There probably hoping you won't attend group 2 in order to get to theirs! Don't let the time constraints make you nervous. I hope you enjoy both and find the perfect home for yourself!

Good luck!

Oh boy, we're excited for you! Smile big and let them see the best in you! Good Luck! :)

.....Kelly :)

Good luck!!!

Good luck, uwgirl!!!
 

I hope today is a Bid Day that you'll never forget!!!

Go Greek!

Love, Erica

My fingers are crossed for you! Hope you had a great time!

Any word?????????????

Not yet...post office to get bids is from 5-7pm...45 more minutes!!! :( I'll post either later today or definitely tomorrow!

I wish you the best! :D

I AM SOOOO EXCITED!!! :-D I just went to pick up my bid...and I am a proud pledge of CHI OMEGA! This was house 2, the one I liked in the fall...I am so glad I waited and now I'm going to be in the house that I really love!

Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you! Chi Omega is a great organization!

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so excited for you!
:D :D :D :D :D :D

I'm glad you came to tell us (waiting was hell) but, what are you doing at home?????

I don't want to be home, I want to celebrate with my new house! :) There's a bid day party at the house tonight at 7:30. It isn't like in the fall where the celebration is day-long. I'm so excited to see all the girls who are going to my sisters!!!

Congratulations!!!
 

I've been peeking at the board all day!

I'm so happy to get GOOD NEWS!!

Chi Omega must be so proud to welcome you into the sisterhood.

Erica:)

FELICIDADES!!!!!!!!! :)

Congratulations! I'm so excited that you're joining the Greek system here at the UW . . . the Chi O girls are an awesome group, and I'm glad that you found your home! :D

Congratulations to you and Chi Omega!