First of all, it sounds like you looked great.
It sounds like the active couldn't get in a word edgewise. Maybe she didn't want to seem rude by stopping the other PNM's epic
or maybe she couldn't fight the onslaught, either. For all you know, she may have been thinking, "My God, will this girl ever shut up about the Russian language already?" She could be telling her sisters right now how that girl just jabbered on and on, and how she and the nice, put-together girl (that would be you) who had to listen to her were practically held captive. Trust me, she did notice you trying to ask apprpriate questions. I bet Jabbering Jill butted in on those, too, right?
Some of the other actives should have noticed your predicament and come to your rescue. Sounds like the rush retreat didn't "take."
And studying French for six years, and having the grace not to brag about your proficiency in the language, is not boring. It's impressive.
Now, I know you're tired. I remember that part. Take a hot bath. Eat some chocolate. Cry if you have to, and get out the frustration. Then go to bed and start fresh tomorrow. We're all behind you.