Rush support from Mom!!

[NoleMom]

Recruitment started today and I am an anxious mom. Will my daughter be able to assess the group fairly, will they really "see" her in the short interview time? I totally support her decision to enter greek life and hope it goes well for her.

We have lined up the recs and pressed the outfits. Now it is up to her and all I can say is "Godspeed and I love you". I'll be there on the other end of the phone, just got my first day call and report - all good and honest feedback as expected. She is wishing she had worn her favorite outfit tomorrow - ever been thru this, moms? Remind me, someone, that the person is more important than the outfit! I already know that is true but for the young girl going through rush, you gain confidence when they comment on how cute an outfit is or how memorable a piece of jewelry may be.

Here we go!!!

[southernyankee]

Good luck...I'm sure she looked great! As long as she feels good in whatever she wears...it will show.

[FSUZeta]

you and daughter have my support. heard a report from a friend of mine that it was not too hot(for tallahassee in august)-hope it remains so the rest of the week. please update as you can!!

[NoleMom]

She had alot of fun today, met some great girls, found common interests tp discuss and thought many of the houses were very nice. So far, so good.

[AChiOhSnap]

Yay! Keep us updated!

[BamaDad]

Good luck, nolemom! I empathize completely.

[honeychile]

Good luck to NoleDaughter! It's great to see another parental thread!!

[NoleMom]

Wow is she excited! Sounded rested and ready to visit all the other houses. She seemed confident, excited and more comfortable today feeling like she knows what to expect and what to do on day two. Sure hope it isn't too hot and the rain stays away!

The download last night was so much fun! Her impression of each house was mostly determined by the girls she met and talked with and how that made her feel. Representing a house to the PNMs is a big responsibility. How do they choose which girl rushes a particular PNM? She said that a few of the sisters came across as very nervous and awkward while others asked great questions, connected right away and that was great fun. We laughed out loud at some of the experiences and observations - it's going to be quite a week!

Good luck to all the other NoleDaughters and NoleMoms also going through rush this week!

[LouisaMay]

Good luck!! These threads make me nervous, too

[NoleMom]

Thanks, I know what you mean. I didn't go through rush when I went to college all those years ago so it is great to talk to others who are either going through the same as parents or are nice enough to share their experiences and support.

[BetteDavisEyes]

This is a really good thread. Keep the updates coming & we'll keep sending the positive vibes your way.

[BadSquirrelBeta]

Originally Posted by NoleMom

She said that a few of the sisters came across as very nervous and awkward while others asked great questions, connected right away and that was great fun.

These members may have been on their first side of rush from a member side...it's overwhelming sometimes on both sides.

GOOD LUCK LITTLE NOLEDAUGHTER!! Another thread to feed my addiction...lol!!

[rho4life]

Good Luck to Nole Daughter, and kudos to Nole Mom for being a supportive GDI parent

[PenguinTrax]

Well, we just had our typical Tallahassee afternoon downpour - should make things nice and steamy for the PNMs this afternoon.

Good luck to your daughter!

[NoleMom]

Sure hope NoleDaughter remembered that umbrella!! I have been thinking about her constantly today and wondering which houses she liked the most and why. I know I'll hear about it all at some point tonight.

After today's visits I understand that the first decisions will be made to narrow the field. I'm not sure when or how she finds out about the invitations to come back.

Eating a good salad, working on a project and waiting impatiently....