A Midwestern Recruitment Story

badgergirl · #1 08-24-2010, 06:27 PM

Hey Guys!

I really enjoyed reading some of the recruitment stories on here (I'm rushing this semester at UW, and am super excited) and so I decided to write my own.

oh and by UW, I mean Madison

Orientation is on Sunday, and then first rounds are on Monday

there are 11 panhel sororities here on campus, and I was going to name them by colors, but realized I might be tempted to make them the colors of their respective sororities (I did a bit of research this summer). SO greek goddesses because that might be fun...

Hera
Aphrodite
Artemis
Demeter
Persephone
Athena
Nike
Iris
Nyx
Hebe
Hestia

that took alot more thought, guess I didnt know 11 greek goddesses off the top of my head

twinkle555 · #2 08-24-2010, 06:36 PM

Good luck and cant wait to read your story

AOEforme · #3 08-24-2010, 07:01 PM

Hurrah! I am so excited! I love UW stories! I am also going through recruitment withdrawal.

I need to fix your post though

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Originally Posted by badgergirl

Hey Guys!

I really enjoyed reading some of the recruitment stories on here (I'm rushing this semester at UW, and am super excited) and so I decided to write my own.

oh and by UW, I mean Madison

Orientation is on Sunday, and then first rounds are on Monday

there are 11 NPC sororities here on campus, and I was going to name them by colors, but realized I might be tempted to make them the colors of their respective sororities (I did a bit of research this summer). SO greek goddesses because that might be fun...

Hera
Aphrodite
Artemis
Demeter
Persephone
Athena
Nike
Iris
Nyx
Hebe
Hestia

that took alot more thought, guess I didnt know 11 greek goddesses off the top of my head

My chapter is a Panhellenic, non-NPC sorority, that you'll see during formal!

Best of luck with recruitment!

ErinBee · #4 08-24-2010, 08:02 PM

Love the codes! Go Hera!

sigmahn173 · #5 08-24-2010, 08:12 PM

Ahhh I love your theme! I'm rooting for Hebe (because she's such a pretty shade of purple!) Best of luck to you!

badgergirl · #6 08-24-2010, 08:12 PM

thanks guys!!

to AOEforme: ohh, oops sorry about that...guess I have alot to learn still

oh, also I'm a sophomore here, can anyone familiar with the UW greek system let me know if Im at a disadvantage because of that? I will probably graduate the same year as this year's PCs anyhow because I am considering double majoring and traveling abroad.

any insight will be greatly appreciated

Katmandu · #7 08-24-2010, 08:18 PM

Carry on! After all of the SEC stories, I am just in the mood for a Midwestern Recruitment story. Best of luck to you! (and I love the codes... how appropriate)

AOEforme · #8 08-24-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by badgergirl

thanks guys!!

to AOEforme: ohh, oops sorry about that...guess I have alot to learn still

Not to worry about it. We were recently added on to PHA, so I forgive you.

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Originally Posted by badgergirl

oh, also I'm a sophomore here, can anyone familiar with the UW greek system let me know if Im at a disadvantage because of that? I will probably graduate the same year as this year's PCs anyhow because I am considering double majoring and traveling abroad.

any insight will be greatly appreciated

Sophomores are generally not at an awful disadvantage, although they will have heavier cuts than freshman. You really need to keep a very open mind and attend all parties you get invitations to as a sophomore. Every house on our campus is fantastic. They all do fabulous philanthropies and do fun events. Every house participates in the All-Greek Activities which are amazing.

Hopefully, you were involved on campus last year. Having friends and a good GPA will improve your recruitment too.

If you have recommendations, they will help you a good deal. If not, oh well.

You can let them know about the double major if it comes up, but you'll still be classified as a sophomore. (After all, a lot of people double major, especially because we don't get minors). Just keep an open mind and wow them with your personality.

Also, if you are a sophomore and have already moved in to an off-campus apartment, tread carefully during Welcome Week. There are sorority women everywhere (seriously) and I've seen many a recruitment ruined during this week. For the 50,000 kids on campus, news travels horribly fast.

Example:
I had a girl come up to me, pulling up her tiny tube-top (with a thong hanging out to boot) in a bar (very obviously underage) and exclaim "OMG! You're president of that classy chapter! We start rush soon! I'm totally excited to be in a sorority! Will you get me in your house?"

I never got a chance to reply because she hugged me and ran off to do shots. I recognized her when she came in to recruitment. She, obviously, had no clue she had ever personally met me.

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But back to the main point: Don't worry too much about your sophomore status. You will experience harsher cuts but likely still end up in a house. In the words of a past president of our PHA, "Nearly every girl who truly opens her heart to finding her home will find one here at Wisconsin".

Let me know if you have any other questions!

southbymidwest · #9 08-24-2010, 08:49 PM

Yay for a Big 10 recruitment story! Good luck to you!

Go Athena! (By the way, I had a great time reading up on the goddesses that I wasn't familiar with!)

arrowlady · #10 08-24-2010, 10:15 PM

Best Wishes to you! UW is where my parents went to school. They were both in GLO's

BuckyMe · #11 08-24-2010, 11:38 PM

Good luck! I was in a sorority chapter at Wisconsin---it was an absolutely wonderful experience!

badgergirl · #12 08-25-2010, 12:01 AM

YAY BIG TEN!!

AOEforme-yes Im living in an offcampus apartment, and I think during chapter last year sometime everyone in the greek community decided to live in this building haha

I did think about that though, especially since so many people compare rushing to a job interview sorta, so thats part of the reason why I decided to abstain from most of the welcome week "festivities". I don't know why exactly but I feel that alot of the parties I go to have alot of greeks, so I definitely wouldnt want to mess up accidently.

(note: I am not antisocial, I'm very outgoing and do enjoy to have a good time like most UW students, I just think its wise to save my fun for later) also because last year, I got sick after welcome week and missed 3 days of class, that would be disastrous if that happened this year (as rush is the first week of classes)

would any of you consider UW to be almost a match guaranteeing school?
as a sophomore I cant rush again next year (and still have a good chance at least) so I def want to get a bid this year and then stay with that house for my next 3-4 years here, essentially this is my last chance

last question, sorry if its an obvious one...what is a GLO?

DubaiSis · #13 08-25-2010, 12:32 AM

Greek Letter Organization. It encompasses the NPC and IFC, NPHC (the multicultural and traditionally black sororities) the service fraternities and the special interest fraternities (like music fraternities)

No campus guarantees a match, but most girls will get placed.

badgergirl · #14 08-25-2010, 09:11 AM

ah no, I caught a cold!!

why? why? why?

not too happy about this, all I can hope is the worst of my symptoms are not too bad come rush, and carry hand sanitizer all day during rush...

AOEforme · #15 08-25-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by badgergirl

ah no, I caught a cold!!

why? why? why?

not too happy about this, all I can hope is the worst of my symptoms are not too bad come rush, and carry hand sanitizer all day during rush...

Welcome to UW. Colds are everywhere.

I hope you feel better soon.

No, UW is not a guaranteed match campus. However, most girls who keep an open mind get a home. Basically, it isn't a highly competitive campus. It IS somewhat competitive, so keep an open mind.