Who's rushing in the fall?

carnation · #1 06-11-2001, 05:41 PM

Hi, all!!!! I'd like to know who'll be rushing in the fall! Preppie? Bucutie? How about the incoming freshmen, like orchid2, and the Bama girls? Let's hear your plans!!!

josh8o · #2 06-11-2001, 06:32 PM

I will be rushing in the fall!!! WoHo!!! I am very excited. I will be a Junior at SDSU. I transferred this spring and rushed then. Some of you may remember me from my "Second Thoughts" post earlier this spring. I have learned from my mistake, and I'm ready to take fall rush by storm. I should be getting another bid from Phi Kappa Psi, and when I do I'm going to accept it this time!! For those of you that remember, I quit KA. Then later in the semester I ran into a Phi Psi that I had gotten to know quite well. He asked how my pledge semester was, and I told him that I quit. He was like "what? why?" So I was honest, I told him that I wanted to be a Phi Psi. He was very happy to hear it, and even told me that they were disappointed when I did not join their house. He even told me that he is the #3 this year, and that he can guarantee me a bid this fall. I cant wait for September!!!

#3 06-11-2001, 09:10 PM

Josh, I commend you for giving Greek Life another try. However, I was somewhat uneasy about one of your comments.

You mentioned that a Phi Psi brother "guaranteed you a bid" for this fall. I don't know how things are at SDSU, but where I'm from, guaranteeing a prospective a bid is considered a rush infraction and it's also dirty rushing. Some other examples of dirty rushing are in this thread: http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/...ML/000215.html .

Whether or not you will get a bid from Phi Psi, I'd go into Rush as if it were the first time. I've seen guys and girls get promised a bid...and unfortunately they expected too much and due to some circumstances they left without bids. I'm not saying the same will happen to you...but just remember to again go into rush with an open mind.

Good luck.

[This message has been edited by OohTeenyWahine (edited June 11, 2001).]

tcsparky · #4 06-12-2001, 12:41 AM

Last fall we heard many exciting, and touching stories from Rushees who were going through formal rush. They would post every night telling us about their parties, who they were putting on their lists, etc..... It was SO exciting, many of us followed them more closely than soaps. In addition to the rushees going through rush this fall, I think it would also be exciting to hear from some of the members who are on the other side of rush. Regulars could use new names to disguise their identities, and tell us about the parties, how they went, what kinds of activities they had, how the rushees responded.... Nothing secret, no sharing of confidences, but just giving us the other side of rush.
Any thoughts?

HeidiHo · #5 06-12-2001, 01:03 AM

tcsparky- that would be fun, because all the rushees from last fall will be having their first rush on the inside (like me

) Plus, I love to hear what potential new members say after each event. I say we make sure to talk about our recruitment experiences.
Heidi

Greek_Girl · #6 06-12-2001, 01:10 AM

I am going through formal rush in the fall too. I'll be a sophomore. I'm so excited, but I'm also so nervous!! I think that's only a natural combination of emotions though!!

orchid2 · #7 06-12-2001, 01:17 AM

I am rushing as an incoming freshman!

I've finally gotten recommendations for each sorority squared away, and now I'm just anxiously anticipating rush week!(Labor Day for me). Although I am very specifically interested in one of the sororities, I'm trying to keep an open mind b/c I don't really know anything about the girls at my school yet. So I'll just be playing it by ear. I'll keep y'all posted every night! I remember last year I was so jealous of all my graduated friends who were rushing...and now it's my turn! Yay!

lindsay_iu · #8 06-12-2001, 01:29 AM

I'm going to be rushing as a sophomore at IU this fall/winter. I'm already nervous about it. I'm scared that my mind will go blank, and I won't think of anything to talk about. I'm also really excited about the opportunity to become a member of a sorority. Girls, if you have any advice, feel free to pass some my way.

Wish me luck! hehe.

CRMSNTiDEGRL717 · #9 06-12-2001, 03:05 AM

I'm rushing this fall at the University of Alabama!!!!! Roll Tide!! ill be a freshmen, i hope everything turns out A ok!!!!! Good luck to everyone else rushing along w/ me this fall!!!
Liz

Dreamerchick · #10 06-12-2001, 05:23 AM

I'm HOPEFULLY rushing in the fall. I'm not to sure yet about joining a sorority (25% chance), but I'm joining to go through rush week no matter what. I'll be transfering in as a junior in the fall, and as of right now, I kinda already broken down the top sororities I would like to pledge, since I've been hanging out with this school's (CSUN) greek system for awhile. If anyone out there knows has Alpha Phi or AXiD in their school...any thoughts? Or how are they like in your school (types of girls)? I'm not too sure if I'll go either way, but it's what I've had in mind...

AlphaXiGirl · #11 06-12-2001, 04:55 PM

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Originally posted by Dreamerchick:
If anyone out there knows has Alpha Phi or AXiD in their school...any thoughts? Or how are they like in your school (types of girls)? I'm not too sure if I'll go either way, but it's what I've had in mind...

Dreamnerchick: By my name, you can tell that I'm an AXiD. I was a national consultant a few years ago and traveled to CSUN to visit the Alpha Xi Delta chapter there. That chapter was top notch. The women were fun and down to Earth. I haven't been back to CSUN since then. I'd love to hear about your recruitment experience... keep us posted. You may surprise yourself - you may actually pledge.

Visit our national webpage: alphaxidelta.org

Tom Earp · #12 06-12-2001, 05:30 PM

Ladies, if you don't mind a guy on here, the very best of luck to all of you!!!!

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Tom Earp LX Z#1
Pittsburg State U. (Kansas)

ilovemyglo · #13 06-13-2001, 01:59 PM

Tom of course we mind, we are telling all our sorority secrets in here, just as SigmaChiRocks! (By the way I am just joking).
Sarah

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rolltidesoon · #14 06-13-2001, 02:05 PM

I'll be rushing this fall at Alabama too. I can't wait!

lindsay_iu · #15 06-13-2001, 11:14 PM

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Originally posted by Sue_XO:
Lindsay!
Good luck on rush and keep us posted! I know IU rush is huge (I went to ISU) - but it is such a strong greek community- you will have an awesome time!

Let me know if you have any questions. Sue

Thanks for wishing me luck!

I do have a question. Would it be tacky of me to carry a small notebook to make notes about each sorority? I obiviously won't be writing things down while I'm in the house, but after on the way to the next house. I could keep it in my coat pocket so it won't be in the way. I sometimes have a hard time remembering things, and I think that this would help me keep things straight, since there are so many sororities at IU.