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UF Recruitment
Welcome to Greek Chat!
I just graduated from UF May 2002, but so much has changed even since I went through RUSH back then. At any rate, I'll try to give you a little glimpse from what I know.
Recs never hurt. With as many PNMs as UF has, it's never a bad idea to distinguish yourself from others with a rec or few. This way, sororities know a little something about you before you walk in the door, so you have a little advantage over someone who doesn't have a rec. But at the same time, if you can't find any, then you can always make a lasting impression at the parties with the sorority members. So, find some if you can, but if not then don't think you're gone before you walk in the door.
With DZ now having formal recruitment this year, correct me if I'm wrong about that, I'm not really sure how the numbers will play out and how the cuts will work. Hopefully the numbers will look more favorable all the way around with another great chapter for PNMs to choose, so as far as cuts go, I don't think there's any real way of predicting. Though supposedly with an extra chapter to choose from, membership all around is supposed to rise, so we'll see.
Bid Day attire is sorta up to you, that's why they don't say. For the most part a summery, cute dress is never a bad choice with some sandals. I'd go with something like round 3, but more along the fun lines, instead of formal.
Put whatever extracurricular activities that you did on your application, if they still ask for that stuff. But if you're able to get an Alumna to write a rec for you, then put in all the fun stuff about you, that you're really interested in, like football games. The letter more or less introduces you to the chapter, instead of just seeing you were in FCA or worked at Gap (which it seems like EVERYONE did in high school after looking at all those applications year after year).
I would just say the best thing to do is get recs if you can, I know some women on here offered to write for PNMs, and just be your sparkling self during Recruitment so you make a connection with a sorority (or many sorority) women and find the perfect house for you.
I hope this helps and best of luck. Recruitment is my FAVORITE time of year, so I'm super excited to see everyone as I hold my water tray with the other Alumnae. Have fun and GO GATORS!!!
Tara
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