Indiana University 2014 Recruitment

[DubaiSis]

Immediately (15 or 30 minutes) before the first parties of that round start.

[IndianaSigKap]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

Immediately 15 or 30 minutes before the next parties start.

Just because of the sheer size of the campus and the fact that some of the sororities are on Third and some are on Jordan, they might find out an hour or two before the first event. Or maybe even Friday evening if all 12 parties are on Saturday.

[DubaiSis]

Point taken. On a 2-day round (rare among all NPC rushes after round 1), you could have a significant delay. But it won't be the TOMORROW that you'd like it to be. I edited for a smidge of clarity. And to make it look like IndianaSigKap is making shit up.

[stbemtpynest]

Hi, first time posting. Finally talked to my daughter today to hear how 21 party went for her at IU. She heard some interesting news - it sounds like some houses that historically have not allowed seniors to live out are changing their policy. Specifically Zeta Tau Alpha and Alpha Chi Omega will now allow seniors to live out. I hope this is true, and that maybe it's the beginning of IU getting rid of their bed quota policy. One can only hope...

[aephi alum]

So is DPhiE's colonization still on? If so, when is their colonization recruitment taking place? I assume the PNMs are aware that the new colony is an option if they don't find their home during FR?

[stbemtpynest]

Yes, DPhiE's colonization is still on. Their informal recruitment begins immediately after FR, and PNMs are aware of the option. Here's a link to their FB app with info on their recruitment events: https://apps.facebook.com/bedphienew/

[Maman]

First, I hope the students are able to complete their readings and course prep prior to their first classes today.

Second, PNMs should do their research before dropping from recruitment and pursuing the new colony. This completely neutral advice. Do your homework. Make your decision as an adult.

[IndianaSigKap]

Originally Posted by Maman

First, I hope the students are able to complete their readings and course prep prior to their first classes today.

Second, PNMs should do their research before dropping from recruitment and pursuing the new colony. This completely neutral advice. Do your homework. Make your decision as an adult.

You make two good points. Also, if the previous two colonies are any indication, the new colony may take as few as 80 women and probably no more than 160 since they do not have a house and will not be losing any seniors to graduation. Also, they will take some upperclassmen to give them balance among the classes (freshmen, sophs, juniors).

[Mom64]

Originally Posted by Maman

First, I hope the students are able to complete their readings and course prep prior to their first classes today.

Second, PNMs should do their research before dropping from recruitment and pursuing the new colony. This completely neutral advice. Do your homework. Make your decision as an adult.

Why would a PNM drop from recruitment to pursue the new colony?

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by Mom64

Why would a PNM drop from recruitment to pursue the new colony?

Because they aren't getting the invites back they want....and they think they'll have a better time/chance/not feel so out of place/not be left out/etc/etc/etc if they do this.

[BlueCarnation]

Originally Posted by Mom64

Why would a PNM drop from recruitment to pursue the new colony?

The chance to be part of a new colony is very exciting for some women. It also gives girls who may not thrive in formal recruitment a chance to join an organization but do it in a way that makes them more comfortable. There are lots of reasons someone might drop.

[TriDeltaSallie]

I can completely understand why someone would prefer to try their luck with a colonization. Especially introverts who might not shine in the chaos that is formal recruitment but would really shine in the small group and individual interviews during a colony recruitment.

Formal recruitment would have killed me. But I love conversation and can interview well. I'd definitely pick the one over the other.

[CookiesNCream]

ADPi's quota was definitely not 83 last year. It was 72 I think and the 20% flex made it 83-84.

[Mom64]

Spoke with my daughter this morning. Seems cuts were huge for the 12 parties. She feels she did ok but not terrific. I told her to go in to each house with an open mind, clean slate. Houses she thought as just okay may turn out to be better than she thought.

Her friends run the gamut. One has a full 12 invite but not to her top three, others have invites ranging from 4 houses to 9 houses.

[FSUZeta]

Mom64, you gave great advice. We have seen more times than not, how a PNM's feelings toward a chapter change dramatically as the rush week goes on. Good luck to your daughter.