I also went through rush (because it wasn't recruitment then) as a sophomore. There were only a small number of NPC sororities on my campus at the time, and I "knew" which one I wanted to join. I was crushed and called home crying when I was dropped. Of course, I ended up where I belonged and to this day, my pledge class sisters are my family...even though almost all of them are a year younger than me
I wish I would have taken notes like these so that I could go back and read my thoughts and emotions of that week, and even the fun things like the schedule, party themes, and first impressions.