bringing a purse to rush?
 

What do you all think about bringing a purse with you to rush? I don't think I would bring my cell phone just because if it rings that'd be soooo rude and i wouldn't even dream of picking it up anyway, I would think it would just show a non interest at the particular sorority party your at? But if I were to bring a purse with my phone off and my wallet or whatever and maybe some lipstick or mirror, would that be okay? I know there is a lot of walking around but what should you or shouldn't you bring with you when rushing? :cool:

I believe that if you bring a purse, your rush guide will hold it for you between parties. Unless you have a family situation where someone might be calling you with emergency info, I would say leave the cell phone at home, period.

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Oops...i meant to say i definitely WOULDN'T bring the cell, not I would...sorry about that, but thanks 33 for replying :)

At my school, recruitment counselors hold everyone's purses and girls aren't allowed to wear watches or bring purses into houses etc. (but we only have three sororities). more than likely, your recruitment counselor will let you know what the rules for your school when you have your first meeting. either way, if you bring a purse I would keep it small and just put lipstick and some other little things in it.:)

At my school, PNM's usually bring purses, and we don't think twice about it. I do recommend something small, though, just for your lipstick and keys.

definately yes!
 

Bring a purse! It's great to able to reapply makeup etc. But I'd keep it small, plus i think small purses are cuter! Too big and I'd feel like my mom...winks... At schools with larger rush I am pretty sure it's common to have your rusher ask to hold your purse. Usually it's the first thing out of their mouth! Plus, you won't be able to figet with it inside their house!

I would bring a purse. Other than the lipstick/mirror/tampons thing, I'm also asthmatic and need to carry 2 inhalers with me at all times.

Oh yeah...if anyone tries to take my watch away, they will pull back a nub.

It doesn't have to be a Birkin bag or anything. Just a little bar bag will do. Is that really such a problem?

Are those cute little purses with the long skinny straps still "in"? If so, those are big enough for a little makeup and your watch and Tic Tacs AND you can treat it as an accessory for your outfit.

Like others have mentioned, either the recruitment counselors will keep them for you. I can remember asking to hold the PNM's purse for them during the parties, does that make me old? :)

Christin

Bring a purse with only the essentials.

I would say bring a purse, it is nice to carry a little lip gloss and a mirror to check your hair before parties. Our Rho Chis had big soccer mom bags where they kept our purses and umbrellas (we had a rainy rush) while we were in the houses.

I would say bring a pursue too... We were told just to set them down outside the house and the rho chis watched them, or they would take them as we signed in and stuff... It's good because you can put some flip flops in there for when you're walking from house to house, an umbrella (well it rains here all the time), a fan (it's really hot in August and what's worse than sweating off all your make up), perfume, compact and mirror and a little lip gloss , oh and those little oil removing sheets... they help with sweat too

red - just a fyi - since there are no houses at utk, you will just be walking between suites in our panhellenic building. the most walking you will be doing will between the 3 floors and up and down the halls. bring that purse!

Until last year I would have said definitely bring a purse. Last year we had an incident at USC where several PNM's purses were stolen. As a result, this year, PNMs either have to take their purses inside with them or not bring them. Panhellenic is making this VERY CLEAR to PNMs and it is in the Recruitment rules.

Re: bringing a purse to rush?
 

If you bring the cell phone with you, just make sure it is OFF when you are in the rush party, and tucked away in your purse where no one can see it (cuz they might think it's switched on). Don't set it to "vibrate" or another non-ringing function, or you'll be tempted to answer it during the party (I know that I would be). And yes, it would definitely convey a lack of interest! But you already knew that! :D

I think it would be fine to bring a small purse for lipstick, keys, mints, etc. I know that in the parties that I have assisted, most girls left them inside the door of the house. You may or may not wish to do this (because of the potential theft factor). A small little purse is best! :)

When I went through rush at UTK, I carried my purse. Nobody takes them from you during the parties. That building gets so hot in August, I urge you to bring a purse, and put a powder compact or blotting papers in it to combat shine. Trust me, you will "glow!"

Oh definately get the Clean & Clear Instant Oil-Obsorbing Sheets! I use foundation that is oil free - but after being in that heat I wonder if there isnt lard in my makeup lol!

well from a florida chick
 

I didn't realize the extent I would sweat even on my face. I'd bring coffee filters in that *little* purse and peppermints, but your ro chi's might be prepared with that stuff..

Also- definately let us have the whole story pretty please?

I'd say bring a purse if you can leave it outside. Our rho chis watched our purses while we were inside, and it was nice to have things to do touch ups (brush, make-up, etc.)

ITA, bring a small purse with only essentials (powder, lipstick/gloss, mirror, breathmints, etc)

Heh...the breathmint thing cracks me up because that's one of the things that really sticks out in my mind from recruitment...our Rho Gammas asking us over and over again if we wanted mints...seriously, before we went to each house, every girl got a mint!

Sarah

Potential New Members are not allowed to carry their purses with them to events. We have a special room where they are stored and the Greek Advisor or a Panhellenic E-board Member is in there at all times. The Rho Gammas have a basket filled with stuff for all situations. They have tampons, mints, coffee filters, a tub of lip gloss, nail files, and whatever else you can think of. Between the events, if anyone needs anything they just see a Rho Gamma. In the event that there is an emergency, there Rho Gamma will hold onto there cell phone for them, in case something happens.

Most likely, your Recruitment Guide will tell you the policy on purses. If not, ask her.

At my school each Rho Chi carries a big honking purse with everyone's stuff and some extras (breath mints, lip balm, etc) that some people forget.

I would also consider bringing a small bottle of water! Your mouth can get dry w/ all the talking and I never wanted to glup down the water you get at the parties although I felt like doing it!

:)

Now that cracks me up! LOL

I have this vision of Rho Gamma walking around milling PNMs saying, "Coffee, Tea, tampons . . . get your cofee, tean and tampons right over her . . ." :p

And a little sign on their trays saying tips are appreciated :).

LOL!!!!!

? about Rho Chis during rush
 

Since I rushed way back when during COB and didn't have a Rho Chi, what exactly do the Rho Chis do during the parties? Wait outside on the steps? Read magazine? Time the events? Do they get to eat? What if it is raining? Can them come inside and eat, too? Do they talk to the other sisters or have to hang out alone?

Marie

When I was a rho chi, we just hung out outside of the parties. Some people brought work to do or food to eat, others just sat around and chatted.

When I was a Rho Chi, we just went home during the parties and met outside of the house 5 min. before the party was to end.

The rho chi's at my school all had their huge bags of things which had magazines, and school work in them and they always said they had fun when we were all inside the parties. At one event it did rain and no they were not allowed in. They said they stood under the roof kind of and went into the front of the building I believe, but they weren't wet. They were a bunch of great spirited girls!

Wow...I think our Rho Gammas were allowed in the houses...I usually saw them hanging out in the lobby/entryway areas, chatting with each other (each group had two) or with girls in the house who weren't talking to pnm's...not sure if they were around during pref, I didn't really notice!

Sarah

Recruitmant conselors are supposed to help PNMs during the process while being unbiased----answer questions, help with scheduling, promoting the Panhellenic system, "counsel" those that need it. They shoud also attend and be watching the groups during parties to be sure the time limits are observed and that no infractions happen.

As for a purse, first check the rules on your campus. If allowed and there is someone to watch it during parties, then take one but not with everything you own in it! Fortunately at the campus I advise at, the PNMs travel by vans to the parties and the girls leave their purses locked up in them. You really don't want to navigate with it during the party though, they can get in the way.

To monitor the time, our rho chi's would knock on the door 5 mins before the party officially began, then 2 min knock and then a 1 min knock and then the doors open. Same process for leaving the parties.

They were REALLY strict about starting the parties at officially the right and time and ending at the right time. It was rather neat

dude whatever......only girls can take up to three pages talking about whether or not a purse is apporitate for rush. Jesus Horatio Christ.

I'm curious, if this thread bothers you so much, why did you keep reading it?

Christin

hehe.... why did you even read it in the first place? It does say "purse" in the title :p just teasing

At CSULB, the recruitment counselors wait outside the houses while the party goes on inside. Though, last time I saw some RC's outside (I lived near one of the sorority houses), they didn't appear to be carrying anyone else's belongings.


.....Kelly :)

I know it was a silly question merely asking about bringing a purse to rush, but I'd rather ask everything I was curious about, even if it was something as small as this, just so i can be as best prepared sas I can be when it comes time to do it. So to all who have responded, thank you SO much! Have a great day everyone ;)

I didn't read it at all. Just decided to make a comment. :) It doesn't really bother me, though.

We're not allowed to bring purses at my school. It's to prevent PNM's from taking things out of the houses (such as a napkin) and then get the sorority a fine.
Our Rho Gamma's distribute plastic bags on the first night. We then go home and put everything in those plastic bags. The Rho Gamma's hold it for us when we go into the houses.

As my father always told me, "If you don't know, ASK."

;)

.....Kelly :)