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Originally Posted by JustCurious20
Thanks for the advice.. I figured nobbody could say anything definitively. Its just I went through rush and wasnt happy with the results and I honestly think that if I went through it again I would accept any bid offered regardless of if it was a 'top house'. I know this is off topic...but have any of you ever known a girl who was cut really hard and honestly felt like bad depression from it. I never wanted to tell my friends how affected I was by my first rush experience.. Little girls always grow up being told that they're beautiful and perfect and all that. Then, I go through recruitment and all the sudden I feel like there must be something terribly wrong with me. I walked through the doors with great, high self esteem..and somehow I left scarred almost. I feel like I'm missing out. I feel like there must be something wrong with me. Does anyone know a girl who felt like this after rush rejection or am I just dramatic...
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Everyone handles rejection differently, but I do want to share with you what I witnessed. Several young women on my floor went through the process together their freshmen year at University of Florida. I would say six women to be exact. I had already been through the process, so I was able to watch and listen to their stories. They all were wonderful women with various strengths/weaknesses. IMO, what happened as the week went on was quite shocking. They were met with horrible rejection. They had very hard cuts and were left with little to no houses to return and very early on in the process. They all had super grades and high school activities to back them up. Only one of them made it through to the end and pledged. It was gut-wrenching.
They all felt awful and I do not say that mildly. I thank goodness they had each other to bond with and the strength to make it through as the semester was just getting started for them. They actually went on to get involved in various clubs and even the famed Dazzlers (dance squad) and one a UF cheerleader. They even started their own sorority.
It does hurt and I think it is a learning process. It is a life experience. Please try to not take it personal. It happens to many young women every year. I wish you the very best!