my rush thread
 

I figured everyone could use another rush thread, so here's mine! I'm rushing UofM this fall and am really excited.

These are the houses we have:
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Phi
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Delta Phi Epsilon
Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Delta Tau
Sigma Kappa

I'm kind of nervous because I'm rushing as a sophmore, any advice?

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee - another one! best of luck!!!!

marissa

Yippy! More rush threads! You guys will have to unglue me from my computer when everyone starts!!! What are the dates of your recruitment PinkLady? I can't wait to hear about it! Just remember to have fun!

I wish you the best of luck! :D

I think there are a few other PNM's who are sophs. Try doing a search or read through some of the other rush threads. You'll find tons of advice there! :)

YAY!!!!

Good luck to you hun! ;)

Yay!!!

Best wishes pinklady!!! I hope you have an awesome rush experience!! :)

Yeah!!! :D

Good Luck to you!! I hope you have a great time.

What is U of M? Too many states start with M.

Good luck with rush!

Based on the number of sororities on her list, I'm guessing University of Minnesota.

Good luck!
 

I wish you the best of luck in recruitment 2003!:D

I rushed as a sophomore, too...and there were several other sophomores in my pledge class of 21 girls. We also had 2 juniors. I don't know how it is at your school, but here, class standing doesn't matter much--the sororities want the girls they mesh with the best, the ones with enthusiasm, character, personality, and charm. You shouldn't have a problem. :) Good luck!

Very good question since there's also the Univ of Missouri (my first thought).

Good luck though!

Hey, sorry for the confusion, by U of M I meant the University of Michigan.
Our schedule is:
Sept 12: mixers
Sept 14: mixers
Sept 18: second set
Sept 19: second set
Sept 21: third set
Sept 23: preference parties
Sept 25: BID DAY!

A new school, even better!

Best of luck! :)

And since I grew up around the corner from Michigan I knew that was it!!! OK, maybe I was just hoping it was!!! ;) :p

Pinklady, the houses at UofM are so beautiful and all so different. I'm sure seeing the insides will make rush worthwhile!!!

I'm not too sure on the competitiveness of Michigan rush. I'm sure there is some, but like most midwest schools, thousands of recs, Freshman status and spotless/crammed resumes are probably not nessecary! Can't wait to hear all about it.

Good luck!
xo_kathy
(a Michigander til I die!)

Good luck pinklady23! I know I can't wait to read every detail you want to share with us GC recruitment addicts!
violets
p.s. great nickname!!!

Gooood Luck Pinklady23
 

I am soo excited and I have offically started my drug of rush thread postings...O geez I better be careful and not overload myself with everything..but I don't feel so bad since everyone else is doing it,lol:p

Good luck:D

with you with fingers crossed and all the best in our hearts.
have a blast.

Just wishing you the best of luck...and remember to have fun.

rushing in Michigan
 

I would say that "thousands of recs" are not something to worry about but i would recommend getting any recs you can. It does help.
Granted I am speaking from the point of view from MSU, however, I am sure the rush at U of M and MSU are fairly similar. If you want to read more about what i wrote on rush at MSU, you might want too look at the MSU Rush thread. I am sorry but i am not quite sure how to link it on here but if you do a search for Michigan State, I am sure you can find it.
Good luck!

I'm excited to read another Big Ten rush story. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

Woo Hoo!!! We Rush Thread junkies are thrilled!!!



Pinklady, I hope your rush is full of great memories in the making!!! Good Luck!!!

(love your name!)

Ooooh, another fix for the recruitment thread junkie! Can't wait to hear your story! Good luck!

Best of luck! Geez, I don't know what I'd do with that many houses to choose from! :eek:

That is quite a few houses!!! I bet you're so excited!! Best of luck. :D

good luck and have fun (You sound like you totally got cute clothes in chicago btw!!---yes I realize this is the wrong thread, but nonetheles...)

My friend's brother is a Chi Phi at UMich and I have heard nothing but great things about Greek Life there....and he has nothing but great things to say about the sorority women ;)

Have fun, keep an open mind and good luck!

OMG!!! a U of M thread :) yaay sorry Im just extra excited about this one since I grew up there :) hehe my aunt and grandmother both worked at the school and my mom went there too. YAAY I hope you have an absolutly fabulous time durring rush and I cant wait to hear all the great stories :D ~~**GOOOD LUCK**~~~


Nichole

Good luck from another Big Ten rushee. (Penn state):D :D

Greek Alumna From The University of Michigan Here!
 

Have no worries about rushing as a sophmore.

I can say honestly that you will not need a rec. Not that it would hurt to have one, but I dont know of any houses that really look at them unless you're a legacy.

WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES.... You're going to be doing A LOT of walking. Especially on Sun. Sept 14. This is when you'll be going to to most houses. Unfortunately, we dont have a Greek Row, just an huge area of A2. But its a wide and long area. Sigma Kappa house is the farthest and a little bit of a hike.

Hecklers-- You will have those. Let me explain. You will be placed into a rush group that may have 40-60 girls. (its done by alphabetical order). You will be walking all over A2 with these girls during rush led by two Recruitment Counselors. People know its sorority rush but unfortunately you have some idiots non-greeks and some fraternity guys who like to poke fun at the groups by shouting dumb things to them. Pay them no attention. It can get annoying but sometimes, it can be humorous and takes a the tension out of Recruitment.

Recruitment Counselors-- If you ever have any questions or doubts. Please feel free to talk to them or give them a call.

Go in with an open mind to all the houses. All 15 are great and each can offer something. Disregard all rumors and reputations that you may have heard about any of them. A good 95% arent true. Which you many already know ;)

Most importantly.... relax be yourself. The houses are just as nervous about making a good impression as much as you are.

If you have any questions, please feel more then free to ask or PM me. :D

I still have 34 days before my rush starts, it's taking FOREVER! Reading everyone's rush threads is making me anxious for it to finally get here!
I'm still looking for shoes that I can wear with a black skirt but be able to walk around in (UMGirl wasn't kidding when she said the houses are spread far apart). Any suggestions for styles/brands that are dressy but comfortable after 5 or 6 hours?
I got some great news this week when I found out 2 of my mom's friends are going to give me rec's, both to houses that I'm interested in. I know they aren't necessary, but I'll take any help I can get. Our rush isn't cut-throat like some southern schools, but from last year I remember lots of girls getting cut and being devastated, so I'm hoping a rec will at least get me noticed and considered.

I found some cute shoes at Payless. They're little black flats with three decorative holes at the top of the shoe. It's hard to explain, but they're adorable. I wore them to a wedding and a lot of people came up and told me how cute they are. PLUS, I only spent $13 on them. :D

UofM Rho O here!
 

hey Pinklady!

I just wanted to say hi - I was browsing the board and found a UM rush thread and was ABSOLUTELY thrilled! I'm a Rho Omega for Rush this year and am SOOO excited for recruitment! I wish you the BEST of luck, and if you have any questions - PM me or just ask me via the board - I'll be checking it!

Good luck moving back to A2 and get pumped up for Rush! :D

Best of luck for recruitment....we're all excited to hear about your adventures! :)

Tomorrow is the first day of class and I am very excited. I am going to go drop off my rush registration form at the office of greek affairs after class. It seems like rush is still taking forever to get here! I think my rush is the last one so hopefully I'll finish this addiction off with a good note! The Mass Meeting about rush isnt for another week and its another week before mixers.
This sudden surge of cold weather is messing up my planned outfits too. 3 days ago it was in the 80's and 90's and now its rainy and in the 70's... not so much fun anymore, but at least I have LOADS of time to re-plan clothes!

another big ten person... yeah
comfy but classy shoes definitely. if you buy new, break them in now.
be ready to have a ball.

Well I got some bad news today, I talked to one of my friends in one of the big name sororities and she pulled me aside to tell me that her sorority does NOT take sophmores. As a rule. She was like "I just want you to know it's nothing personal, I don't want you to be hurt by this, but you're gonna get cut first rounds from us." So I was a little disappointed, but hey there are a bunch of other great options still available (I hope!):)