[froggiegirl]

Day 2!

I had been over-analyzing and worrying about everything I did during Day 1, like I tend to do.

I was so worried about my invites, with the lingering thought in my head that I had been released from recruitment. However, I got up early the next morning and got dressed, wearing my favorite sundress and Tory Burch flip-flops…I thought I looked good!

We met with our groups and our Rho Gamma’s explained to us to not assume a full schedule because it’s more the exception than the rule. Today was also going to be Philanthropy day. At this point, I just had so much nervous energy and could hardly wait for my invites. Eventually our Rho Gamma's started passing out the papers. Some girls were giddy, others were a littly pissy actually, and most were just quiet in observation...I eventually got my card and started reading off the sororities, when I realized I wasn't even remembering any of them. I had to stop to collect myself and look at each one individually, to process it all.


My invites read:

1. Martha Washington
2. Hillary Clinton
3. Laura Bush
4. Jackie Kennedy
5. Nancy Reagan
6. Eleanor Roosevelt
7. Michelle Obama
8. Mary Todd Lincoln

8!!! Almost a full schedule! I was so relieved but then I realized three of my favorites had cut me.

I was probably most disappointed to not be asked back to Lady Bird Johnson, because I thought they were so amazing the first day. Barbara Bush and Abigail Adams were mild disappointments but while I had liked them, both parties felt forced at the time. I really regretted not getting my rec to Barbara Bush, but I didn't want to dwell on it too long. Still, I had my favorite Jackie Kennedy, which many girls in my group were not asked back too. Some girls were only asked back to three or four houses, so I ended up feeling very fortunate. While I had my favorites, I was going to give each sorority an equal chance again.

Laura Bush – Yesterday was just okay with these girls, but I had a much better time today. They were all styled really cute and their philanthropy really touched me. One girl and I talked forever about some of our favorite TV shows, we were both laughing a lot. Overall, I got to talk to some outgoing girls and I left liking them a lot more than yesterday, but still not quite sure if I felt like this was “home”.

Nancy Reagan – A lot of girls in my group complained about having to go back here or that it was one of their few options, but I had told several of them that the girls I talked to were wonderful. Today a new girl who was PAINFULLY shy brought me in. It was such a turnaround from the great girl I met yesterday. I had to initiate all the conversation and I was praying a different girl would bump me. Finally, I got to talk to a couple of girls who were a lot more fun and held great conversations. I left so confused as to how I felt about the Nancy Reagan’s. Some were so great, but others were so awkward. I’d be lying if I said the tent talk didn’t cross my mind either.

Mary Todd Lincoln – I know this sorority has a big presence at school, but after yesterday I didn’t think it was the right fit. However, several girls in my group wanted to come back here and weren’t invited so I figured maybe yesterday was just an off day? Well I was right! The girls I met today were awesome and seemed like so much fun. I didn’t really see a big emphasis on their philanthropy…kind of like they just do it because they have to if that makes sense? Still, I really enjoyed my time today and the new girls I met were great. The girl from my high school also stopped by to say hello and say she was glad to see me back today. One thing did bother me though; I noticed that while most of the girls here were dressed really well and looked great, almost all of the girls they had bringing water, and working in and out of the kitchen were either bigger or not nearly as pretty as the girls doing the recruiting.

Eleanor Roosevelt – I just don’t think this house is right for me. A lot of the girls are cute and they really seem to love their sorority, but everyone I talked to yesterday and today are ….I hate to say it…boring. They're nice and I don't hold anything against them, it just doesn't feel I've been able to be myself with the girls I've met. I definitely can see their sisterhood; I just don’t think I’m supposed to be a part of it.

Hillary Clinton – I liked these girls a lot. They just seem easy-going and fun. Their philanthropy doesn’t seem all that interesting to me personally, but there are so many other aspects to this sorority that I could see myself getting involved in. The girls I talked to this day were just so nice and precious. My other friend from high school waved to me, and I would’ve loved to talk to her again. I definitely want to come back.

Jackie Kennedy – LOVE this house. Today was as good as yesterday. Each girl I talked to today was a leader in the sorority or on campus somewhere, and I can just tell this sorority is so well rounded. One girl I talked to was very Southern and just so nice, she told me she had heard about me through her friends and was glad she could talk to me today. Still my #1!

Martha Washington – All these girls are awesome and seem just like the girls I would want to hang out with whether we were going out or just staying in and watching movies together. I can totally see myself fitting in with this group because we have similar personalities. One girl in my group said these girls are known as the partiers, but I don’t see it and she's kind of the dramatic know-it-all type (she had something to say about every sorority). The girls I met today seemed so classy, put together, and really involved in a lot of organizations on campus. Their philanthropy is something I feel really passionate about, and I loved their theme and decorations. It was just very touching to see a group of girls care so much for a great cause. I’m still a little disappointed my camp counselor hasn’t talked to me during rush so far, but she winked at me today from across the room and I thought that was so cute.

Michelle Obama – They weren’t very memorable for me the first day, but today was better. The girls I talked to were much more relatable and I can just tell they have a really strong sisterhood. One sophomore girl told me that they have socials and hang out a lot with XYZ fraternity, which I thought was odd to bring up in conversation. I don’t know anything about the fraternities at school? She seemed like the partying type, but she was fun…maybe a little over anxious about making an impression during rush?

Overall, the day was a GREAT experience! I had a wonderful time at each house, and even though I didn’t see myself at some come bid day, I would gladly go back to the one’s that invited me. We could go back to 6 houses the next day for Skit Day!

I filled out my rankings as follows:

1. Jackie Kennedy
2. Martha Washington
3. Mary Todd Lincoln
4. Hillary Clinton
5. Laura Bush
6. Michelle Obama
7. Nancy Reagan
8. Eleanor Roosevelt