Northern girl, southern school!

TarHeelHoney · #1 09-03-2009, 12:55 PM

Hey everyone!
Reading recruitment stories has helped me SO much in what to expect for my own recruitment experience, so I decided that my story might help (or possibly entertain) others. Since I have made it INCREDIBLY obvious which school I attend, I will not be posting anything other than vague updates until the entire process is over (which is on the 10th).
A little bit of background information: I am from a state/region that rarely sends people to my particular school, so I was a little clueless about recruitment until I started doing research on the subject. Ultimately, I decided to rush because in high school I was very involved and social and I wanted a way to continue this in college. I am looking for a sorority that is very academic and has a strong sisterhood. A benefit of being from out-of-state is that I have no preconcieved notions about any of the sororities at my school, so I am able to keep an open mind. I have recs at a few sororites, but not all of them.
I have decided that my codes will be jean brands, because I am a denim addict. Don't worry, I don't own all of these, I just wish I did!

There are ten sororities at my school (in no order whatsoever):
7 for All Mankind
Paige
Joe's
Hudson
Citizens of Humanity
True Religion
Rock and Republic
J Brand
MEK
William Rast
Also, my roommate and suitemate are also going through recruitment. For the purpose of this story, I will refer to them as Kristina and Sophia. So far, we have just had a sort of meet-and-greet where we were introduced to all of the sororities and their philanthropies. I met my recruitment counselors and I love both of them already--they are so sweet and upbeat!
Anyway, I have to get some work done on my neverending stack of homework, but I will be back to update as soon as I have something more to say. Thanks for reading!

brokengymnast75 · #2 09-03-2009, 01:01 PM

Oh shoot I love most of those jeans! But I'm going to say Go Rast and R&R!

chitown · #3 09-03-2009, 01:31 PM

A family friend is an AXO at UNC so I want to root for them. But since I don't know, Ill go with Jbrand.

sceniczip · #4 09-03-2009, 03:21 PM

I'm going with True Religion and Citizens of Humanity.

LOVE UNC. Want to do my PHD work there. BF is a huge Duke fan though

AOEforme · #5 09-03-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sceniczip

LOVE UNC. Want to do my PHD work there. BF is a huge Duke fan though

That's me and my boyfriend, but the other way around!

scbelle · #6 09-03-2009, 05:54 PM

I was hoping you'd post your story! I can't wait to read more! I'm going with Paige or Joe's as those are the best jeans I've found by far for me.

Jimmy Choo · #7 09-03-2009, 07:44 PM

I always hope for a Tri Delta ending but since I don't know which one that is I'll root for 7 and Citizens.

gee_ess · #8 09-03-2009, 09:03 PM

I am rooting for Paige.

ASUADPi · #9 09-03-2009, 09:13 PM

I don't wear any of those jeans because they are to expensive for me. LOL. Either way good luck at recruitment at UNC.

gatordeltapgh · #10 09-03-2009, 09:52 PM

Of course I'd hope for an Alpha Chi ending - our chapter at UNC just won the Continuing Excellence Award. This award goes to chapters who have previously won the National Council Trophy and continue to show the highest level of achievement. FUN!

But for this story I will go with Rock and Republic!

Have wonderful time - all the chapters at UNC are great!

PS when your parents come to visit take them to A Southern Season for some yummy food!

DreamsComeTrue · #11 09-03-2009, 10:17 PM

Good Luck!!!!!
Silver is my favorite jeans brand but since it isn't on the list i'll root for 7 for All Mankind!

MerryGPhiB · #12 09-03-2009, 10:34 PM

What ever happened to good 'ol Levi's... I'm getting too old!!!

TarHeelHoney · #13 09-04-2009, 12:36 AM

Thanks so much for your support everyone! I went to my second meeting with my recruitment counselors this evening and had a great time. My roommate and I just finished making our nametags (they are required at UNC) and planning our outfits. Other than a small mishap involving a zipper of mine breaking (

), I think we are completely ready for tomorrow! If I am not completely exhausted tomorrow evening, I will be sure to update y'all.

pearlbubbles · #14 09-04-2009, 02:44 AM

Zippers breaking are the worst! I hope you got everything worked out! Good luck tomorrow!

(I also always secretly hope for a Tri Delta ending.)

tangelo212 · #15 09-04-2009, 03:00 PM

Yay for your story! I so wish UNC had an Alpha Phi so I could be somehow involved, but oh well.

I was driving around Rosemary and Franklin today, and saw a few sorority members walking to their houses with outfits and bags in hand, and I really wish I could be doing recruitment too! It made me a little envious.

I checked the schedule and rounds go from 4pm to 11pm, and then 2nd round parties aren't until the 6th. Then there is another day off between round 3 (on the 7th) and Preference (on the 9th). That's really nice that they give you a few "breather" days! did they explain the rationale behind that at any of the meetings? I'm just curious because I can think of schools with many more chapters that don't have break days in-between rounds. Interesting!

It's a beautiful day today TarHeelHoney, hopefully it will be a beautiful night, and I wish you a successful and fun first round!