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Today I again had another full set of parties (5)! I know some freshmen that didn't have full party schedules so I felt very lucky. However, I was dropped by two of my favorite houses from before -- Golden State Warriors and SF Giants. I really, really loved SF Giants and was so sad to not see them on my schedule today.
I'm really glad I'm in my transfer rush group because NO ONE has asked me about specific parties or sororities or my favorites. We just ask how each other's day has been going or if we're excited for bid day etc. I think it's because we're old enough to know not to ask and possibly hurt one another's feelings. I starting chatting with a freshman I had met at orientation today and she immediately asked me how many parties I had today and who my two favorites for tomorrow were!
The five I visited today were:
LA Dodgers - This was a house I didn't really feel fully comfortable with at open house because they didn't seem very laid back or chill. I ended up ranking them low after the first party but I'm very glad they invited me back twice because my perception has changed since then. Philanthropy round they showed their fun side and I really liked their themed shirts. I also liked what their philanthropy stood for. During entertainment round, they really showed their singing skills and made me laugh with their skit. Their slideshow seemed to focus a lot on socials but I know I'll meet studious girls in the house as well. I really hit it off with both girls I spoke to today so I'm hoping I get invited back to pref tomorrow.
Anaheim Ducks - During open house I got along with all four girls I had met that day. One of them ended up giving me a house tour the next day and it was nice spending the entire party with her. Their physical house is gorgeous. But today I had pretty basic conversations with all three of the girls I spoke to about where I transferred from, my major etcetc. They weren't really the type of conversations I had expected for the 3rd day of recruitment. I was sad to not see a skit at this house but they did have one of the best slideshows of the ones I had seen all day.
LA Lakers - During house tours here one of the girls yawned twice while giving me the house tour! I'm not sure how I felt about that. Their skit was really funny although not very elaborate. They managed to poke fun at fruity recruitment water and everything we were going through this week. One of the girl's acting was amazing. They also had a very nice slideshow. This house gave me a vibe very similar to Anaheim Ducks.
Oakland Raiders - The first round at this house I was paired with another PNM. It was pretty awkward trying to speak without interrupting or cutting someone off. I came back for house tours and only had one girl which was really nice after the setup before. Today however I was paired up again with another PNM and found myself having more in common with the other PNM. Their slideshow was very cute and I loved the theme but it wasn't very prevalent at all throughout the party.
Anaheim Angels - I didn't expect myself to have much in common with this house before starting recruitment. During Open House I found out of the girls I had met was in the same class as me that very morning. During Philanthropy Round I learned about their philanthropy which was something I had no idea existed. I really like the philanthropy event they put on at my school each year. Today's entertainment round probably took the cake. Their skit was very elaborate and hilarious. Their slideshow really focused on sisterhood and I could tell it was strong in the room.
I ended up ranking...
1. Anaheim Angels
1. LA Dodgers
2. Anaheim Ducks
3. LA Lakers
4. Oakland Raiders
I'm so very glad it's all over tomorrow. It's been 95 degrees lately and we're all exhausted!
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