A Superhero Recruitment
 

Hi, everyone! I'm a freshman going through recruitment at a smaller public university in the Midwest. There are eight sororities at my school:

Green Lantern
Iron Man
Spiderman
Thor
Hulk
Super-Man
Batman
Captain America

We have our recruitment in the student union, so chapters with houses won't have an advantage over the chapters without. Yesterday I visited four chapters, today I will visit four more and then pref my top 5. Tomorrow I can be invited back to up to five chapters for philanthropy night, then I will pref again. If all goes ideally I'll be invited back to three final parties on Saturday, with bid day on Sunday. Yesterday I visited Green Lantern, Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America.

Green Lantern is one of the most popular chapters on campus, although some people say they have a bad reputation. I really wasn't sure what to expect about this chapter, but everyone seemed so nice! I spoke to the philanthropy chair, and everything that this chapter does for their philanthropy is amazing! Every girl I spoke to seemed very sweet, but I didn't feel a very strong connection with them. This chapter will most likely be in my top five.

Iron Man was next. I hadn't really heard anything about this chapter before I started recruitment. The first girl I spoke with seemed very uncomfortable with me, I felt like I was the one leading the conversation and she wasn't really paying attention. The second girl I spoke with was very nice, but we didn't have much in common. I'm pretty sure this chapter won't be in my top five.

Thor was next. This group is known for being very top tier; kind, caring, and gorgeous. I felt very intimidated by them, and although I really care about their philanthropy, I didn't really feel like I could be myself there. The girls were nice, but it doesn't feel like the right fit for me. I can't see myself being a member of this chapter.

Captain America was the last party of the night. The minute I walked in, I felt like I belonged there! The girl that I spoke to is very similar to me in personality, interests, and morals. I felt that it was really easy to talk to everyone there, and they made me feel very welcomed and special. Watching their recruitment video made me feel even closer to this chapter, we have a lot in common! This chapter will definitely be in my top five.

Tonight I get to visit the remaining four chapters. One of these chapters is one that I have noticed around campus, and felt very connected to during the house tours. I'll post my thoughts on them probably sometime late tonight or tomorrow morning, happy reading!

I'm rooting for Captain America!

Batman fan here.

Since Brad Thor is one of my favorite authors, I'm all about Thor!

Cap!

I just got back from my second night of parties! Tonight I visited Hulk, Superman,Batman, and Spiderman.

First up was Hulk. I had to leave before I could get to this house on tour night, so I really had no idea what to expect. These girls were so easy to talk to! They seemed really passionate about volunteering and their philanthropy, which is a large part of why I decided to go Greek. I can definitely see myself being a sister of this chapter.

Superman was next. Based on house tours, I've already developed a bit of a "rush crush" on this chapter. These girls were okay. I hit it off really well with the girls I talked to, but I didn't really pick up yet on a strong sense of sisterhood/philanthropy interest. I want to learn more about this chapter.

Next was Batman. Oh my gosh, I am in love with this chapter! I felt such a strong connection with every girl I talked to. Not only do I feel such a close vibe with the sisterhood of this chapter, I also had so much in common with them on a personal level. This was the first party I felt that I could truly be an open book with the girls I was talking to. I almost cried when I left because I didn't want to leave. This chapter already feels like it could be my home.

Spiderman was the last house of the night. This chapter is the newest one on campus, they just chartered in the last year or so. I didn't really feel comfortable around these girls. They seemed to have good intentions, but I felt like they were a lot more interested in talking about themselves than they were about getting to know me and informing me about their sisterhood. I don't see myself feeling at home in this chapter.

At the end of the night, I had to write down the top five sororities in no particular order, but rank my bottom three in preference order. My list was:
1. Batman
2. Captain America
3. Hulk
4. Superman
5. Green Lantern

Bottom 3:
1. Iron Man
2. Spiderman
3. Thor

If I don't get invited back to any philanthropy night, I'll find out tomorrow morning. If I do, I'll try to post about the parties tomorrow night, but it will probably end up being Saturday morning.

Hi guys! So last night was philanthropy night, I got invited back to five parties, which was really exciting!

1. Green Lantern
2. Batman
3. Spiderman
4. Hulk
5. Iron Man

I didn't understand how I wasn't invited back to Captain America. I thought that I had hit it off so well with every girl I had spoken to, and I really intrigued by their philanthropy and their sisterhood. However, I was so excited to have been invited back to Hulk and Batman!

Green Lantern was first. These girls are so passionate about their philanthropy and their sisterhood. Although these girls wouldn't normally be considered 'my type', I felt that I could talk to them really easily. I have to admit, I cried during this party because I have such a strong connection to their philanthropy. The more time I spend with this chapter, the more comfortable I feel, but I still haven't felt a real click with any of the members.

Next up was Batman! This house was even more amazing than the night before. I feel such a strong connection with every one of these girls. The first girl I talked to asked me about my family, and it turns out that her mother had the same illness that my mother was recently diagnosed with. Even though I had just met her, she made me feel so reassured and at ease. Each girl that I talked to last night already knew to address me by my preferred name, and said that they had already heard a lot of great things about me. Also, most of the girls I had talked to the night before came up to me again and said that they hoped I'd be back tomorrow so they could talk to me again. I feel so special at this house. This chapter is standing out to me far more than the rest right now.

Spiderman was my next party. The girl that I talked to was much less awkward than the two I had spoken to the night before, she seemed really interested in talking to the PNMs than about herself. However, she asked me three questions during the nearly hour long party. The rest of the time she spent talking to the other PNM in my group. I didn't really mind this since I already felt awkward in the chapter to begin with though, she and the other girl seemed to really hit it off.

Hulk was my next party. I talked to three girls this time. The first two were really easy to talk to. The third seemed a bit nervous/awkward, but she said that this was her first recruitment "on the other side" so I don't blame her. I didn't feel as strong a connection with the girls I talked to today, but their philanthropy is so sweet. It's something I can see myself being involved with for life. This chapter is still pretty high on my list.

My last chapter of the night was Iron Man. I have to admit, I was pretty nervous about visiting this chapter again, for fear of a repeat awkward conversation like the one from the first night. The first girl that I talked to seemed to have good intentions, but again, it turned awkward about twenty minutes in. I tried to ask her questions about her sisterhood and her philanthropy, but she seemed to kind of close up. The second girl I talked to was hilarious, though! We have a ton of things in common, and she seems like a really accurate representation of her chapter. I'm very on the fence about this chapter.

After my last party, I went to talk to my Rho Gamma about my concerns with Iron Man. She told me that a lot of girls, herself included, were nervous and awkward during their first recruitment. Then I put together that since both of these girls were sophomores who had gone through informal, they probably were very nervous about what to talk to me about. She said that I should go off of the great conversations and connections I had with the other members I had spoken to.

At the end of the night, we were supposed to write down our top 3, then our bottom 2 in preference order. My list ended up being:

Top 3:
1. Batman
2. Hulk
3. Iron Man

Bottom 2:
1. Green Lantern
2. Spiderman

Today I can be invited to up to three final parties, then we write them down in preference order. I'm conflicted about preference, though. I feel like if I were to get a bid to Green Lantern or Spiderman, I would never really feel myself at the chapter. However, I don't want to ruin my chances with my top choices by not writing those two down on my final pref sheet if I'm invited to them. Wish me luck!

Today we had final parties. I was super-excited, I felt in my heart that I would end up in Batman, I even had a dream about it last night! When I arrived at recruitment, I found out I was invited to all three parties, they were:

1. Spiderman
2. Iron Man
3. Hulk

I was crushed. I thought for sure that I would at least get invited to Batman's final party. My Rho Gamma could tell that I was upset, she took me aside and let me know that everything happens for a reason, and that she can see me being a part of any of these chapters and loving it. She made me feel so much better, so I decided to go on my way.

Spiderman was my first on of the day. Going into recruitment, I really did want to be a part of this chapter. I thought that it would be so fun to be a part of a pioneer charter, and the dues are cheaper for this chapter than for others, which is a plus. However, I just do not click with these girls. I had another awkward conversation with another girl. I don't think that I can accept a bid from this chapter, I don't really see it every feeling like home.

Iron Man was my next party of the day. I had no idea what to expect, but it was amazing! When I was picked up at the door, my member already knew my name without me even having to introduce myself. She was so nice, and we didn't have a lull in the conversation the entire party. A girl that I had hit it off with the night before came over and talked to us as well, we all had a really nice camaraderie going on! Their sisterhood ceremony was so sweet, I started to tear up a bit. All of the members seem to have such a strong support system in their other sisters, and an unbreakable bond. Everything I saw today made me want to join this chapter.

The last party of the day was Hulk. I was really excited to see this chapter again, as they've been a favorite of mine all week! Once again, all of the girls in this chapter were so polite and easy to talk to. I found out a lot more about their sisterhood from the members I talked to, and more in-depth information about their philanthropy events. However, I didn't feel as strong an emotional connection as I had felt with Iron Man during their sisterhood ceremony. That being said, I still see myself being a member of this chapter.

When it came to preference, I felt really conflicted. I had somewhat good but somewhat awkward previous parties with Iron Man, but a completely wonderful time today. After seeing some of the great girls in this chapter as well as their strong sisterhood, I would love to be a member of this sorority. However, I'd been attracted to Hulk ever since recruitment began. Their philanthropy is great, and the girls are so kind. I decided to talk to my Rho Gamma(aka recruitment savior) about it. She told me that when I had come out of the Iron Man party, I had seemed just as excited about it as I had been about Batman, if not more. I'd also always felt comfortable in Hulk. It seems like after today, I really want to be a part of Iron Man, but if I got a bid for Hulk I would not regret joining it. I was able to pref up to all three parties I attended, but I knew that if I received a bid for Spiderman I would not want to accept it. I signed my contract:

1. Iron Man
2. Hulk
3.

Tomorrow morning is bid day, I'm incredibly excited. I feel like I can make a home for myself in either one of these chapters, and I can't wait to find out who my sisters will be! Fingers crossed that I get a bid!

Today was bid day, and I received one! I was really nervous because the time slots for finding out you weren't receiving a bid became longer and longer. However, I didn't receive a call, so onto to student union I went!

When I arrived, I was sad to find out that a few of my friends did not receive a bid :(. A lot of girls suicided and were back, so they already knew which chapter they were receiving a bid for. I was freaking out, though! All last night and this morning I was switching back and forth between my two preffed sororities, I had no idea which one I really wanted.

I was also really curious to find out who my rho gammas were. I had a few guesses, but I wasn't sure. Each group has two rho gammas, who each take on half of the group. All of the rho gammas would reveal their chapters after we opened our bids.

Finally the rho gammas began to hand out our bids, which we stood on top of. After an excruciating wait, I opened my bid to see an invitation to join...


































HULK!!!!!









Also known as....




























ALPHA XI DELTA!!!!



I started crying right away. A girl in my group who I had been talking to all week also got a bid for AXiD! I'm so excited to start my life in this sisterhood. The rho gammas revealed their chapters next. Each rho gam revealed a sweatshirt with their letters on it. I was waaaaaay off, until the rho gams took off the sweatshirt to reveal their REAL letters. One of my rho gams is a member of Alpha Chi Omega, but the one that I had become really close with is in ALPHA XI DELTA too!!!!! I started crying even harder at that point, I am so lucky to call this girl my sister.

After the rho gams were revealed, I got to run outside and meet my chapter! There was so much screaming and crying and laughing, it was such an emotional experience. Every chapter walked around campus chanting and singing before heading back to the Greek village, where all of the fraternities were cheering for us. We took a ton of pictures, then went into the house. I hadn't been able to see this house on tour night, and I love it! For hours we all just sat and got to know each other, it was such a great experience. All of the Fuzzie girls are so nice, I love being around them. I already feel so close and welcomed into this chapter :). Thanks for reading!

Congratulations to you and your sisters! You have a great attitude and will contribute a lot to your chapter!

Aaaaaw, an Alpha Xi ending. And you must be in Ohio! That's just about the only place we're called fuzzies. I think it's super cute, and wish it would spread. Congratulations! TFJ!

Congratulations!!! It sounds like you found the perfect fit! Enjoy!!!

We call Alpha Xis "Fuzzies" at Purdue! I think it is very cute too! Sounds like you got a great new pledge out of this recruitment story!!!!

Yeah .. an Alpha Xi ending ... welcome to our sisterhood .. may your years be as wonderful and fulfilling as mine have been and continue to be .. drop over to the
Alpha Xi Delta forum and introduce yourself and tell us how your new member period is going.

Thanks, everyone! @DubaiSis, I do go to school in Ohio! I didn't know that "Fuzzies" was a regional thing until today, I think it's so cute! TFJ!