Rush at UofA

[clairedelune]

I think we will end up going to the orientation in the summer, you guys win, so I thank you all for giving me some good debate points =]

But you must admit, the money going towards two round-trip flights from Birmingham to Orlando, one maybe two nights in a hotel plus a rental car could have gone to a super sweet rush outfit, haha.

[Zillini]

Originally Posted by clairedelune

I think we will end up going to the orientation in the summer, you guys win, so I thank you all for giving me some good debate points =]

Nobody is trying to "win" here. All people are doing is giving you advice. Advice that will help you get the classes you want/need as well as put you on an even playing field with the other 1400+/- PNMs. You don't want to go into a highly competitive recruitment already at a disadvantage.

But you must admit, the money going towards two round-trip flights from Birmingham to Orlando, one maybe two nights in a hotel plus a rental car could have gone to a super sweet rush outfit, haha.

But you must admit that a "super sweet rush outfit" won't matter much if you don't have any parties to wear it to.

[clairedelune]

whoa...those comments were taken way out of context. I meant that you guys made your points and attending orientation earlier in the summer is a much smarter choice than attending a few days before school starts, even if it does cost a lot more money.. money that could be spent elsewhere instead of two trips for my parents to Tuscaloosa, that's all.

[dgdramadawg]

Originally Posted by clairedelune

But you must admit, the money going towards two round-trip flights from Birmingham to Orlando, one maybe two nights in a hotel plus a rental car could have gone to a super sweet rush outfit, haha.

It really isn't that bad of a drive, even with gas prices as they are. I would recommend driving so you can get the hang of it for when you inevitably have a car at school and want to drive home for a break.

[AnchorAlumna]

Originally Posted by clairedelune

But you must admit, the money going towards two round-trip flights from Birmingham to Orlando, one maybe two nights in a hotel plus a rental car could have gone to a super sweet rush outfit, haha.

A rush outfit? Just one??
Maybe a wardrobe...

[gee_ess]

I don't think zillini meant any offense, everyone here is tensing up and sweating just thinking about you missing a round or two of rush for orientation...it will be, in no uncertain terms, the kiss of death for you.


We know of what we speak!

Be SURE to keep us updated this fall - we will be rooting for you.

[AnchorAlumna]

I believe you can stay in the dorm for FREE as part of your orientation.

[clairedelune]

Originally Posted by AnchorAlumna

I believe you can stay in the dorm for FREE as part of your orientation.

Yeah, we've looked into that, but airfare on Southwest round-trip is around 430$ for two people and we'll also need a rental car for three days. It's so ridiculously expensive, and I haven't even started paying ridiculous fees for stuff in school ! But I guess I can look forward to a more relaxing week entering freshman year.

[FSUZeta]

keep watching the fares on southwest. from time to time they have special internet only fares.

[Zillini]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

I don't think zillini meant any offense, everyone here is tensing up and sweating just thinking about you missing a round or two of rush for orientation...it will be, in no uncertain terms, the kiss of death for you.


We know of what we speak!

Be SURE to keep us updated this fall - we will be rooting for you.

Exactly.

[PhiMuForever]

Go Phi Mu at Alabama!

My cousin is one and she absolutely loves her chapter!

^^^

No shameless plugs, please.

[couggirl]

Try one of those internet plan ticket places. I love priceline and usually never fly without buying my tickets there. I can usually get a $430 ticket for about half. I would tell you parents about it cause the only catch is that ( i think) you have to be at least 25. And Orientation at washington state university included parents sleeping in the dorms, do other schools not do this?

goodluck

[FSUZeta]

Originally Posted by couggirl

And Orientation at washington state university included parents sleeping in the dorms, do other schools not do this?

goodluck

none that i know of.

[SigKapSweetie]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

none that i know of.

UF did, at least when I went through orientation. My dad was not thrilled to be sleeping in a dorm with a roommate (who, apparently, snored like an outboard motor).