NWgirl's Fall '07 Recruitment at University of Washington!

[northwestgirl]

Hello Everyone!

I’m 10 days away from starting recruitment at the University of Washington and I am so excited! I feel like I’ve been dreaming about this for the past two years! There is no Greek in my family but nonetheless I have always envisioned my college years spent at one of the amazing chapters at UW. I wanted to first say thank you for all the amazing posts and advice that I have gotten from this site, I feel now more prepared than ever for recruitment. As I’m sure many of you know there are 16 chapters at UW.

Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Pi
Alpha Xi Delta
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Delta Zeta
Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Delta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Kappa
Zeta Tau Alpha

I would also like to take a moment to introduce myself! I’m an incoming freshman and participated in Greek Weekend last spring (an opportunity for women interested in Greek life to spend a weekend at a chapter, and visit half of the other chapters over a two day period…throughout the week it was stressed to us how they were promoting the idea of going through formal recruitment, never their particular chapter). I graduated with honors from my high school which is only about 20 min away from campus. I was involved with Student Council, Dance, NHS…and much more. I guess the most important question is why I want to join a sorority. And really, I can’t really pinpoint one answer. I’m looking forward to the community of women who will support, encourage, challenge and guide me through not only these next for years, but also for a lifetime. I’ve researched, and there are some of the chapter’s philanthropies that really hit home for me, so of course, that interest me as well. I have about 5 good friends that are going through recruitment with me, and we’re all pretty much nervous wrecks. We’ve all decided that we’re not going to talk about our impressions or rankings throughout the week; we think that’s the only way to make sure we all end up happy.

We also knew that recommendations weren’t really a big deal at UW, even the actives we talked to at Greek Weekend agreed, but even so we’ve all reached out and gotten a few. I have three to chapters that I all really admire; all from women who have known me my entire life. If anything else, I figure it can’t hurt!

More to Come! Your continued advice is most welcome!

[honeychile]

Good luck with your recruitment! I know people from Puyallup, Lake Tapps, Kent, and Renton. Since they're mostly my outlaws, some I even speak to! Beautiful country, though - should you decide to use code names, I'm suggesting forest critters!

Although I'd hate to be a weasel...

[thetaprincess]

Good Luck to you.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by northwestgirl

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Alpha Pi]



Your continued advice is most welcome!

I'm sure this was probably just a typo, but it's actuslly Alpha Phi. I'd hate for you to go through recruitment calling them Alpha Pi's

Also, I highly suggest using code names for the sororities during your rush thread like all the other girls do. It's just that you want to be able to be honest about your opinions of each sorority without offending anyone since there are several UW actives and alumnae who post here.

[Ocalagirl]

Good luck with recruitment!

[smiley21]

I am so jealous of the houses! Univ. of Washington is so beautiful!

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Woo Hoo another one at the UW...

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by northwestgirl

I have about 5 good friends that are going through recruitment with me, and we’re all pretty much nervous wrecks. We’ve all decided that we’re not going to talk about our impressions or rankings throughout the week; we think that’s the only way to make sure we all end up happy.

I am incredibly impressed with you! This reminds me of the PNMs in my group from when I was a Rho Gamma in the spring. I gave them a little spiel about not influencing each other (expecting it to go in one ear and out the other) and they really took it to heart. You have a great attitude and are going to a great school in which to be Greek. I can't wait to see how your recruitment goes. Good luck to you and your friends!

[Leslie Anne]

I'm impressed too! This is the best reason any PNM has ever given for wanting to join a sorority:

Originally Posted by northwestgirl

I’m looking forward to the community of women who will support, encourage, challenge and guide me through not only these next for years, but also for a lifetime.

I hope you have a great time with Recruitment and find yourself a wonderful home.

[northwestgirl]

Hello Everyone!

First and foremost, I am SO SORRY that my “H” key was a little sticky last night. Of course, when I hastily typed “Alpha Pi” I meant “Alpha Phi”. Thank you for clarifying my mistake. I tend to make a lot of typos when I get to typing quickly…so I apologize in advance!

Thank you all for your kind words, I hope that everything during recruitment runs smoothly.

As for my using code names, I decided to go for it…thank you again for your advice! It may seem a little materialistic…but I don’t mean to be! But I love getting together with my friends at the shopping place right next to campus…so I picked my regular stores so that I can remember them all quickly!

J - Crew
Sephora
Coach
Lucy
Mercer
Lucky
Fireworks
Abercrombie
Anthropology
Banana Republic
Victoria’s Secret
Ralph Lauren
Northface
Gap
Kiehl’s
Seattle Sun

A little background:

During Greek Weekend I stayed at Coach, and I have one close friend there. Their philanthropy is probably the one that I am the most passionate about. I don’t really have a strong opinion about any of the houses yet, but I really loved the girls when I stayed here. I also have a rec for this chapter.

I also have recommendations for J-Crew and Mercer.

During Greek Weekend the only houses that I really remember, besides Coach of course, were J-Crew, Lucky and Sephora...I just felt really comfortable there. Of course, that was a while ago and I promise I’m going in with an open mind!

I can’t wait!

[ZTA72]

Even though I've never been there, the pics of the campus look beautiful.
Good luck to you!!!

ZTA 72

[Hopeful_Bubbles]

Good luck! I'm going to have to say... go Lucy!!

[AOE2AlphaPhi]

So excited about a Washington recruitment thread!

[MerryGPhiB]

Northwest Girl- I'm excited for you to experience the wild and wacky thing we call recruitment. AND more than anything your reasons for wanting to join a sorority are exceptional. Keep that in mind as you go though recruitment ( sounds like you have a great purpose!) and make sure it comes up in your conversations.

My hat is in the ring with the rest of the women here-- I'm excited for you and look forward to hearing about your experiences each step of the way during your upcoming recruitment at UDUB.

Here's to a LEFT COAST recruitment thread!! WOOHOOO!!!

[Scandia]

Out of those stores I like Banana Republic and GAP best. Of course, my favorite would be Ann Taylor/Loft. But that one is not on the list.