My Fall Recruitment Story (2008)

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I missed my first party on Thursday since I had class, but I made it up after my other parties on Friday. I was so nervous since I didn't know what to expect. I felt behind because the girls in my Pi Chi group had already gone to one house. But I put a smiled on my face and tried to let my nervousness go away.

Marcia: This was the first house I went to. I absolutely loved it here. The moment I walked I thought to myself, "Wow, this feels like home". I only hoped the other girls felt that way about me. I had wonderful conversation with every girl that rushed me. I found something in common with every girl I talked to. We seemed to really click.

Carol: I was hoping going to the party at this sorority would change my first impression of their president. This sorority is the most popular/beautiful on campus and definitely fits the stereotypes of sororities. But I still wanted to give them a chance. My mom's friend was a member of this sorority at this particular chapter and she was telling me all the wonderful things about them. But I didn't connect with any of the girls. They seemed distracted when I was talking to them.

Greg: This was my last house for the night. The girls here were really sweet. People told me to avoid this sorority, but I couldn't find anything wrong with them. I had pleasant conversations with every girl.

I felt a lot better going into the second day of recruitment. I wasn't as nervous as I was the first day.

Bobby: I was excited to visit this house since I knew a couple girls in this sorority, unfortunately none of them rushed me. I enjoyed getting to know the other girls. They were all really nice. I could see myself in this sorority.

Cindy: I didn't feel like I made a connection at this house. I was rushed with another girl in my group, so I was hard to carry on a conversation with the sorority girls. I was so bored talking to them. We sat in silence a majority of the party because none of us could find anything in common.

Mike: I didn't know much about this sorority going into the party. Again I rushed with the same girl in my group. She seemed to make a connection with all of the girls of this sorority. I felt like I wasn't included during this party. I wish I would have gotten to know these girls on a more personal level. Hopefully I would be invited back to this house.

Peter: I loved this sorority. Each girl was very welcoming. I had something in common with every girl I talked to. There was definitely a connection made. I could see myself in this sorority.

Jan: This was my last house before ranking. I had missed this house on the first day. I was looking forward to getting to know this sorority. I really liked their philanthropy. I felt like I had a connection with each girl. They seemed to have a great sisterhood.

After a long day of parties, I ranked the sororities. On Saturday I could visit up to six houses.

Marcia
Peter
Jan
Bobby
Greg
Mike
Cindy
Carol

My first pick and last two picks were easy to decide on. The middle five I had trouble ranking. I felt like I needed to get to know them more.