My Rush

[WCUgirl]

This is completely not related, but -- out of curiosity, is the "87" in your screenname b/c you were born in 1987?

Dear Lord I feel old.

[irishpipes]

Considering that you are going to a very competitive Greek scool, I wouldn't say that starting now is starting early. You are going to need to get on your horse in order to get recs lined up before recruitment starts.

Good luck!

[ASUADPi]

Good Luck with recruitment!!!

I would definately take irishpipes advice and get those letters of rec's lined up.

[smiley21]

Originally Posted by AXiD670

This is completely not related, but -- out of curiosity, is the "87" in your screenname b/c you were born in 1987?

Dear Lord I feel old.

You do realize that this year's incoming freshmen were born in 1988, don't you? That even makes me feel old.

[MSKKG]

Originally Posted by smiley21

You do realize that this year's incoming freshmen were born in 1988, don't you? That even makes me feel old.

Well, I realize it because I've got an incoming freshman, and he was born in 1988. What made me feel old was the 1st time I realized I had been a Kappa longer than the chapter members had been alive!

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by MSKKG

Well, I realize it because I've got an incoming freshman, and he was born in 1988. What made me feel old was the 1st time I realized I had been a Kappa longer than the chapter members had been alive!

Wait until you realize you've been a Kappa longer than you haven't!! Eek, indeed!!

[MSKKG]

Gee, thanks, honeychile--now I'm depressed! I've already passed that milestone (and then some) and hadn't thought about it! Can't think of a better way to pass the years though!!!

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally Posted by honeychile

Wait until you realize you've been a Kappa longer than you haven't!! Eek, indeed!!

In 2008, I mark 20 years as a Gamma Phi Beta......

[KunjaPrincess]

Originally Posted by SmartBlondeGPhB

In 2008, I mark 20 years as a Gamma Phi Beta......

You're aging yourself

[DaffyKD]

Originally Posted by SmartBlondeGPhB

In 2008, I mark 20 years as a Gamma Phi Beta......

Next month will be 35 years since I pledged! I have a daughter who is a university junior, talk about feeling old!

DaffyKD

[gatorgirlie87]

Originally Posted by AXiD670

This is completely not related, but -- out of curiosity, is the "87" in your screenname b/c you were born in 1987?

Dear Lord I feel old.

yeah the 87 in my screen name is because i was born in 87, very early 87 but still 87

[gatorgirlie87]

ok, ive gotten a little sidetracked with one of my summer classes but theres not much to say with my rush prep, im kinda at a standstill, im having a really hard time finding recs and thats what it seems like im focusing all my rush energy at right now. i guess the worst case sernerio would be i dont find any, which isnt good i know, but can someone tell me if this would completly kill me? i mean im not going to stop trying but will i not stand a chance without them? im so worried!

[kddani]

Originally Posted by gatorgirlie87

ok, ive gotten a little sidetracked with one of my summer classes but theres not much to say with my rush prep, im kinda at a standstill, im having a really hard time finding recs and thats what it seems like im focusing all my rush energy at right now. i guess the worst case sernerio would be i dont find any, which isnt good i know, but can someone tell me if this would completly kill me? i mean im not going to stop trying but will i not stand a chance without them? im so worried!

Recs are very important at a competitive rush school like UF. Be persistant. Ask around to people you know.

[FSUZeta]

gatorgirlie,

you will need recommendations at u of f. if you are from a large town/city there may be an alumnae panhellenic association there. you can go on the national npc website-there should be a listing for alumnae panhellenic chapters/associations. if your city does have one, get a name and phone number and contact that woman. tell her you are a local girl who will be participating in formal recruitment at u of f in august, and you were wondering if they(the alumnae panhellenic) had a recommendation board-that you are trying to find recommendations. if they do not have a board, this lady might(and i said, Might) offer to assist you. then again she may not. if you get nowhere with this avenue, contact your former teachers(h.s., m.s. and elementary). some of them might be sorority alumnae, or may know someone who is. ask even your male teachers-their wives may be a sorority alumnae. have you parents ask co-workers. ask your neighbors. ask your friends moms. ask ladies in your church. if you know girls in sororities, ask them to help you get recs. find those recs. it will be very hard on you, especially as a sophomore at u of f, if you do not have recs.

alphafrog, i really think that your post was uncalled for. pnms come on this site for recruitment advice, not critiques of their writing style. if her style(or mine, for that matter) disturbs you, put her and/or me on ignore. let's all try to play nice.

[kdonline]

Originally Posted by gatorgirlie87

but can someone tell me if this would completly kill me? i mean im not going to stop trying but will i not stand a chance without them? im so worried!

From someone who graduated from UF:

No. It won't completely kill you.

At some houses, it is a ticket to be asked back to second round - "for another look" at you. But getting a rec for a house does not guarantee you'll be invited back to second round at any of the houses... though as I mentioned some will honor this old school courtesy.

If a sorority is interested in you long enough to bring you back to Prefs (4th round) - and if their sorority requires it - they'll get the rec - without you knowing anything about it.

But DO try all the options the previous posters have given you. All it takes is sending out some more emails, in a timely manner.

BTW, when you chat with other PNMs, you'll see that MANY of them have no idea what recs are.