My rush thread!!!
 

OK guys, I know it's probably too early, but I'm very excited! I'm rushing at University of Florida. Here are all 16!!! of the sororities:

Delta Zeta
Zeta Tau Alpha
Alpha Delta Pi
Pi Beta Phi
Alpha Omicron Pi
Phi Mu
Delta Gamma
Delta Delta Delta
Kappa Delta
Sigma Kappa
Alpha Chi Omega
Chi Omega
Delta Phi Epsilon
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Kappa Gamma

Rush starts August 15 and Bid day is the 23
August 15-Orientation, meet your Pi Chi etc
August 16 and 17- Round 1 (go greek party, go to all the houses)
August 18 and 19- Philanthropy
August 20 and 21- video/skit round
August 22-Pref night
August 23- Bid Day

I know I started this early, so if you guys want to post any helpful tips I would really appreciate it.

And I would love to have some really interesting rush conversations...what have you guys talked about in past years that have been interesting?

There's lots of UF people on here that will be happy to help you with info (what to wear to each round, topics of convo that are off limits) and much more, but I did want to caution you about that too...

Even with the amount of girls that rush UF, it's still easier then you think to figure out who you are and anything you say can and will be held against you;) . Just kidding, but actually, remember, people who you will be rushing with/for will see these boards. We love people to share their stories, but be careful (and don't say I LOVED the "Turtle House", the "Dolphin House" was ok, but I think I'm more suited for the "Owl House"...or any other nickname like tha, they're too easy to figure out.)

Ok...now that the offical warning is out of the way...

HAVE FUN! ENJOY RUSH! It's a great experiance for many people. I really hope that you find your home.

yay!!! i cannot believe it is that time of year again!!! :D

Time to pump up my veins for my rush thread addiction.... :p

GOOD LUCK!!! :D

Have fun and good luck!!!

candies in the past have been a safer way to id your travels, or perhaps cookies or cakes.
good luck.

I hope that you like the Unicorn House as well as all the others! ;) Good luck!

Yay!!! Have an awesome time and I hope you find the Greek home you've always dreamed of :)

Good luck to you during Recruitment! Enjoy....

Thanks everyone for all your support!!

Write now I'm working on getting reccomendations since I don't know any Greek alumnae, so if any of you would be willing to get to know me better and write a rec, please PM me!!!

Congrats on deciding to Go Greek. Have fun on your journey to find your home at UF.

I can feel the late nights approaching as the rush threads begin........:D

Good Luck & have fun!

Good Luck!!!!!!
Rush week is very exhausting, but don't let that get to you! Get lots of sleep each night, think positively, and HAVE FUN!

AZSigKap

Thanks everyone for all your support! You guys are great! Only a little more than a month to go. If anyone has any advice, I would love to hear it!!!!

My advice:

Absolutely, positively, BE YOURSELF & keep an open mind!

Good luck! :D

Looking forward to sharing in your adventure!! :D

Erica

Keep an open mind. G.P.A. can be very important at some houses. Be well groomed. Be on time. Be yourself. All of the houses are strong at UF. Good luck!!!

For starters, you have a great screen name! You might want to check out some of the other Recruitment Threads, and as mmcat says, using candies is a great idea!

Good luck, and I hope you find the house that's right for YOU! :)

Good luck, from what I can tell already you have a good head on your shoulders - like everyone else says BE YOURSELF! People can tell if you are.

GOOD LUCK!!!

white roses to ya!!

Good luck!!!

happygolucky, I'll be rushing at UF in the fall too. I just saw your thread and thought I'd let you know ill be there with you!! Good luck. Its nice to know there is someone else on gc that is going through the same rush as myself. :D

Good luck! :)

get ready to have some serious fun....in the midst of all the stress.

Good luck, HappyGoLucky! We're all cheering for you! :)

Good luck with recruitment :) Here's to a stress-free week and finding your new home :D

Thanks!
 

Thanks everyone for all your support:)

I'll be sure to keep everyone updated.

Rush starts in....3 weeks!!! and I am extremely excited.

I've been shopping like a maniac and have actually used rush as an excuse to buy WAY more clothes than I will actually need in that one week.

Thanks guys!

-jess

This Seminole is wishing you the best of luck!

Thanks...I'll let it slide that your a Seminole, but only because it's not football season :D

-jessica

gators rule!!! :D

Good luck! This is going to be an awesome experience! Just keep smiling and be true to yourself! You'll end up where you belong!

Good luck and have fun! :)

Thanks again guys for all your support. Even though I'm getting a little nervous as it gets closer (2 and a half weeks!!!) I know I'm going to have so much fun. Anyways, I'm going down to Gainesville this weekend to start applying for jobs since jobs in Gainesville are VERY hard to come by. Anyways, if anyone has any ideas for good places to apply or any job advice in general I would really appreciate it (even though it has nothing to do with rush...)!

-Jessica:D

Good luck with the job search and keep up the positive attitude about recruitment! I'm sure you'll find the place you were meant to call home :)

I'm so excited to read all that happens during your recruitment! It seems like just the other day that I was posting my UF rush story.

The most important advice I think I can give you is to take good notes after each party. I can't tell you how many women I had to help when I was a pi chi when it came down to decision time they had skimped on the notes and couldn't remember which chapter was which.

Also, don't let other people influence your decision. Obvious, I know, but alot of this seems to happen every year. The pi chi's will do their best to keep "tent talk" (talking about sororities between each party) to a minimum, and during the prefs round you're not aloud to talk at all between parties. Make the best decision for yourself..not your best friend, or your boyfriend, or as harsh as it may seem, your mother. This is going to be a commitment you make so make sure the decision is based on what you feel and think.

Lastly, the days seem endless during rush, and at the end of it you just want to crash and go to sleep. I suggest you maybe take a night to go hang out with your rush group or your pi chi's at the swamp or a movie. Your pi chi's are encouraged to arrange these types of things. You might hear little announcements under the tent throughout the day like, "A bunch of us are going to ----- tonight, and you're all invited to come." Take them up on the offer! Go with friends or by yourself and make some friends.....seriously this was the most fun part of rush for me because I got to make some really awesome friends that ended up in different chapters, but we're still really close.

Alright...I think I've babbled quite enough for now:p The most important thing for you to do is have fun! And good luck!

PS, as far as jobs go, what are you looking for more specifically. I could probly help you out in that department.

Ditto everything UF Girl said above! Good luck, Happy! :)

So many recruitment threads!! :)

Best of luck! Have a great time and keep us addicts posted!

Good luck! I just love recruitment stories.
I've posted this on everyone else's recuritment thread too, but the most important thing is to find yourself a home with sisters who will cherish you for who you are.

Gainesville is a special place to me, since i grew up there. i hope that you have some idea how incredible this opportunity is. UF is an awesome place to be greek. i hope you have the pleasure of being apart this wonderful family. remember, no matter whar you decide or what other people say (positive or negative), listen to your heart. no one knows what house is perfect for you. only you do.
Gainesville is a special place to me, since i grew up there. i hope that you have some idea how incredible this opportunity is. UF is an awesome place to be greek. i hope you have the pleasure of being apart this wonderful family. remember, no matter whar you decide or what other people say (positive or negative), listen to your heart. no one knows what house is perfect for you. only you do. yay!!!:D


5 of the sororities have brand new sites that are just so beautiful. you should check them out...


Alpha Delta Pi

Phi Mu

Pi Beta Phi

Kappa Delta

Kappa Kappa Gamma


almost all of the other sororites have websites that are updated, helpful, and just as beautiful too. just making sure that your choice is an informed one!!:D