[Alumiyum]

As an active with my chapter I was surprised at exactly how much work went into each party and at exactly how short fuses got by the end, including my own (though everyone was back to normal by Bid Day, after getting that much needed night of real sleep after Pref).

As a Recruitment Counselor I was surprised at how many PNMs were straight up bitches. I didn't remember girls from my group being so rude about chapters when I went through. And there was a super diva PNM both years I was a RC. Just one, but god almighty they were horrible. (Nothing was good enough, the schedule didn't fit their own, they were offended that XYZ asked them back because they were so obviously too good for them, etc.). On the other hand, the majority of PNMs were sweet, excited, and nervous and it was fun to hear their impressions of the chapters after parties. I was also surprised at how good it felt when a PNM was talked into going to a party after she was dropped by her favorite chapter...and discovered her second or third choice could become her first.