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Philanthropy Day!
*I mixed up my placement of Maine and Colorado just so you know! It doesn't make a big difference, but for anybody who is keeping score haha*
I woke up totally ready to go! I'm a horse show kid, so early mornings didn't phase me at all. I was so excited to see my party list! My Rho Chi pulled each of us aside privately to give us out lists and talk over any questions/comments we might have. I was delighted to find my list for the day and felt badly for girls who didn't fare as well. A few girls were only left with 1 house and were completely distraught.
My day went as follows:
Maine: I had a much better day here than before. The girls who rushed me were way more down to earth and it eased my reservations from the day before. I'm very passionate about their philanthropy and they all seem to be too.
Iowa: I wasn't as excited to go back here (I had put them in my drop list) but did want to give it a shot! I'm a sunny side up kind of girl and figured maybe Open House wasn't their best impression. I was pleasantly impressed by how much better I liked this house. The girls seemed more personable and comfortable, which in turn made me feel more comfortable. No fireworks, but it was a positive change which left me curious.
Ohio: I am really passionate about this sorority's national philanthropy and also love the event this chapter holds to benefit the cause. I was thrilled to be invited back because Open House had gone so well and was glad to find that this round was positive as well. I didn't have any big aha! moments this round, but still really liked these girls.
Alaska: I was thrilled (and kind of honored?) to be invited back to Alaska. I had another wonderful day here and really liked their philanthropy. The girls seemed a little more 'fake' than the day before but I wasn't really bothered by it. They were great in my book.
Florida: I talked to the sweetest ladies here. I was matched with an athlete and we bonded over that. She seemed so down to earth and it really improved my perception of this house.
Colorado: I had another great day with these girls. I really fit well here and loved the laid back vibe of this house. Two of the girls who rushed me the day before came over to say hello and how glad they were to see me back. It was a really good experience.
Texas: I was happy to be back here and had so much fun with them. We actually did a philanthropy craft, which really made this house stand out in my mind. I felt as though I bonded with one of the actives who rushed me and really wanted to go back to this house.
Delaware: These girls kind of faded in my mind. I didn't make any real connections and they didn't seem enthused by their philanthropy which was odd to me because it is a really big and well backed philanthropy nationally. I was confused by the stark contrast between the two days with this house.
Utah: They were nice. Very nice. But they seemed kind of sterile to me. I didn't have fun connections or personable talks... everything seemed too rehearsed. They do a great job philanthropically, both supporting their cause and others, which was a big plus to me. No other house had referenced their involvement in other events and I did want to be in an involved sorority.
My rank after this round was:
Alaska
Colorado
Texas
Florida
Maine
Ohio
And I wished to drop:
Utah
Iowa
Delaware
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