My live recruitment story, Spring 2008
 

So obviously I am at a university in Florida, attending a pretty big school. Next week they are beginning an informal Spring Recruitment for women who were unable to rush in the fall to get to know the sororities better and ask questions. Unfortunately not all of the sororities are accepting new members right now so I'm not sure which ones are participating. I am not concerned about finding the most 'popular' sorority to join, so of course I wouldn't be bummed if ABC wasn't accepting new membership. I'm trying to find one that I would feel completely comfortable being myself in.

Wish me luck!

Good Luck Florida Girl ... PS im super jealous your in FL with the warm weather and I'm suffering through 20 degree weather up in PA!

a year or two ago another pnm reported her informal recruitment experience at uf here on greekchat. she went in not knowing what to expect, and ended up falling in love with one chapter and happily accepted a bid from them. i wish the same for you!!

Good luck! Please keep us updated.

I'd say check out every chapter that is participating this semester. If you find one you like, and they offer you a bid, it might be a good idea to take it. It's not unheard of for juniors to get bids even at the most competitive schools, but the longer you wait, the harder it will get. I'd hate for you to blow a chance with a chapter that would be a great fit and available for you to join now, only to not have any of those three as a choice in fall recruitment.

Edit!

I definitely say give informal recruitment a chance. I agree that if you wait for fall, your chances will be very slim. Maximize your opportunity now. If you get a bid from an sorority that you really like, then I think you should accept.

fingers crossed that you receive emails for all the sororities that can participate in informal recruitment. give them all a good look, and visit them each several times if you are invited to.

in other words, give yourself as many chances to fall in love with these 3chapters as you can. if it doesn't work out, you can always give fall recruitment a try, but why delay enjoying the fun and sisterhood you can be enjoying now, for something that might not materialize in the fall?

Consider all invitations and decide if you could call it "home". If it doesn't fit you, you will know. But, the longer you go on through school, the harder it is at an SEC school to receive a bid.

Good luck on your invites!

I got an email from one of the chapters that is participating in spring recruitment inviting me to come to the house tonight for a get-together. I'm really excited because I really enjoyed talking to the girls last night...We'll see how it goes!

Good luck!

hooray!!

How exciting! Good luck and let us know how things go!

Good Luck!!! And, have fun tonight!!

OMG everyone, so the first event was tonight and it was fabulous! I was so nervous because I came alone. I chatted with a lot of the girls for about 2 hours and they took me on a tour of their house. There's another event tomorrow night.

Can't wait!

Glad you had fun, FlaGirl!! :)

I'm glad you have the opportunity to see firsthand that "popularity" of a chapter isn't everything, and it certainly is not the only indicator of a strong sisterhood.

popular schmopular. you had fun, liked the girls, they seemed excited to see you-that's what matters!

have fun tonight!

Sisterhood trumps popularity anyday. Popularity won't pick you up in the middle of the night if you've had too much to drink at the bar and you know you can't drive home. But Sisterhood would be there in two shakes of a lamb's tail.

Awww congrats! Good luck tonight!

Ah! I love this!! :D
And it's soooo true FlaGirl, take note. Just because you're popular doesn't mean you'll be happy, and just because a chapter seems popular doesn't mean that they're not covering a whole bunch of internal unrest. Go with your gut!

That last bit is especially true. A chapter on my campus was really popular but I was always hearing about their internal drama - everything from stealing a sister's boyfriend to eating disorders, hazing, you name it. My chapter wasn't so popular but I ended up living with one of my littles my senior year and our chapter just felt pretty tight in comparison to the others on campus. Bravo for keeping an open mind and looking for what's important in a sorority!

OK So i got back from the second event a little while ago and it was great! Bids will be given out soon so I'll be all anxious until then. I feel really good about it so far, but you never know what may happen. I love their house and I can definitely see myself tied to these ladies for life.

3 days til I know!

so glad to hear that you had a good time-again!

I can't wait to hear more!!

YES! i did that and it will drive u nuts! seriously, just relax...you had a long few days and you deserve to give ur brain a rest! good luck tomorrow!

um, yes! I think that's just the nature of it, to have insecurities--good luck m'dear!

definately felt that way, and i would be surprised if everyone (even the most put together looking girl) doesn't feel that way too! hang out with friends, do your school work, get some exercise and try not to fret too much.

So I just wanted to update those that were interested...I can now edit my story to include ALL the details because I got a phone call tonight and I was extended a BID!

YAY!!!!!! To where????

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA!!!

Ahhh! (This is the 3rd Kappa bid story tonight! Hooray!)

Congratulations and welcome to Kappa Kappa Gamma!!!

Congratualations on KAPPA.

I am LOVING all the Kappa endings today! Congratulations and welcome to our sisterhood!

Rah Rah for Kappa Kappa Gamma!!!
Three cheers to those who wear the blue and blue
and you can quote me when I say I am a
Kappa girl from KKG I'm true
the wise old owl wears the golden key
blue ribbon gardens grow the fleur de lis
Oh, the owl, the key, the blue and blue, the fleur de lis
That's for me!
Rah rah for KKG!

K-A-P-P-A Kappa Kappa Gamma, hey!

Yippee! Congratulations to you and Kappa! Sweet! One of my A Phi O pledge brothers was also a Kappa sister.