This is a great thread. I also went through formal recruitment... one of the greatest yet most frustrating experiences EVER. I was completely consumed with it. I told myself I would go through rush with an open mind, and I wouldn't listen to my guy friends who all thought they "knew" which chapter would be best for me. The only person I confided in was my best friend from home that went to a different school, and he knew how to be positive and encourage me, rather than listen to stereotypes. He was awesome. Well, I had a blast, and there were 3 chapters that really stood out to me all through rush. After preference, I was so confused. I had met wonderful women who I had a blast with at all 3 houses. It took me forever to sign my rank card, but everyone had told me that I would end up where I belonged, and I knew I could fit in at any of the chapters. I kick myself now because I didn't rank AOII first, because I can't imagine being in a more wonderful place with a more incredible group of women. When I got the bid to AOII I was excited and a little nervous. When we went to where the Rho Chis did revealing, I was scared because none of my close friends were going to AOII. But when my Rho Chi, who I loved and was SOOO cool revealed she was an AOII, I knew I had ended up in the right house. Everyday during my new member period I fell more in love with AOII (yes, it sounds cheesy, but it's true. I'm there girl that cries at EVERY ceremony... like preference, all three times, it was terrible at the third one when the seniors started to cry. Mascara was everywhere. Don't even get me started with ritual. I don't wear make up to that.) Well, that's my story. Not too exciting, but I am so happy with how everything worked out, and so proud of my chapter.
