Day 2/3: Open House
I had class for 6 hours today. It was horrible. I also had to go and buy notecards and get my things from my cousin’s place. By the time I got all this I was in my room with only 90 minutes to get ready. My roommate luckily wrote 10 notecards for me. I wrote the last 9. I got ready in my shorts and tee. I packed my bag and started making mac and cheese. As I went to fill it with water, I saw girls leaving! I thought I had time, but I left my food in my room, grabbed my bag and ran. I ate a poptart and fed some to a squirrel when I got there. I was very early and bored. Finally everyone came and out GC’s had their big # signs. It was cool.
Abby: They were singing a cute song. The first girl was really nice, but she seemed a little bored or tired. It was the first house on the second day of Open House. The next girl seemed really chill and sweet. She has a big family, too, and she like the family aspect of a sorority as well. I didn’t have a solid connection, but I really want to go back.
Ashleigh: These girls had a really fun skit, but they had some technological difficulties. One girl was a CivilE major so we talked about that. They really liked how I started my small art business.
Beth: Pretty house. It was 3 PNMs for every 2 members. One member went to “XHS” and was friends with “HS kid,” my MA, who apparently was my friend my junior year, but of course I don’t remember junior year because stuff that doesn’t matter here…I didn’t feel a connection at all. Also, they have a 2 year live-in requirement.
Betsy: These girls were really pretty, like model, picture perfect pretty. I didn’t feel like I fitted in. I looked around and there wasn’t much diversity. Not a single colored person and the girls just talked to me like I was a number and like they were trained, which I'm sure they were because each conversation was the same. They talked about partying and if I had gone to any frats yet. It was weird. Plus, my mouth was filled with perfume.
Brenda: These girls are REALLY nice, sweet, and sincere. We had a tour of the house and the girls were walking backwards everywhere, even on the stairs! We saw the study room and the study files. They said they once had a drunk Nintendo Mario Cart competition. The conversation flowed well and was easy. My person was a GE major which was nice.
Casey: I REALLY liked them. They were so sweet and chill and down to earth. Their dance was amazing with awesome chants, like California Girls (Casey girls). They were so sincere when I was talking to them. I could really see myself here with these girls. I had an amazing time and thought I made some great connections in our conversations.
Franny: They had a really big cheer. The girls I was with all talked about music. I kept trying to change the subject because I didn’t know much about it, but they stuck to it. Every girl loved country music. I like country, but not that much and I don’t know much about it.
Janette: They had a dance as their skit. The house was really interesting and pretty, but really loud. The girl I was talking to and I had a good connection and the conversation flowed well.
Jen K: When we went in it was soooo loud. They were really nice but tired because it was like 10:30 at night on the first day of Open House. The sisterhood events sounded really fun. They were really interesting and I want to go back and learn more.
Jordan: They were really nice and chill. The house was really interesting and energetic when we came in. I really want to go back. It was so crazy and silly. I really felt like I would fit in there. Plus, my person looked exactly like my roommate, but her name was slightly different. And my partner’s person’s name was “Roommate!” It was funny.
Katherine: I really like this house. These girls are really fun and nice. They had a really sweet song. It was really hard to hear, but I think they liked me. The house is gorgeous.
Laura: I really like this houses skit. They had a talent show and a Mean Girls theme. My person told me about the social events they have every week. One was a broad cast major and the other was in sociology. They were lots of fun. The house was pretty and I could see myself there.
Libby: They had a really loud and stomping song. They were very sisterly! I don’t think I want to go back. I didn’t really feel a connection with them. They talked about watches and clothes…
Lizzie: They were really nice, but they were tired. It was the last one of Open House and one girl was losing her voice. They didn’t seem too interested in me, but I’d really like to learn more about them. There were 3 PNMs for 2 members so it was a little awkward.
Mandi: This house was decked out in purple! Their dance was really upbeat. The girl I talked to used to be a ChemE major so we connected on that. She is planning on going to Rome next semester. She was really nice and fun. She told me her favorite parts of the house: the sundeck and randomly going down for food with everybody. After the dance performance she asked if I danced and I told her about the wedding dances I do.
Natalie: I really liked this house. It was funny because we talked about the food and their awesome chef. The girls were all near “Hometown,” so that was cool. They call this house the “building” and it is beautiful. I could imagine myself living there. They had a power point of pictures while singing songs like Sweet Home Natalie.
Rebecca: This house was really nice and pretty. I had good conversations and they had a cute dance about how we were nervous freshman, but I didn’t really feel a connection. I think I’ll give them a second chance.
Robin: This house didn’t have any entertainment which was odd. The house was beautiful though. One girl had a sore throat. The conversation flowed, but not about anything. We were doubled up. The girls were nice, but I didn’t feel anything.
Tegan: I was a bit nervous when I went in. It was loud, but not as loud as I expected. They had a really cute dance/skit. The house was really pretty. There were 2 PNMs with 2 members. I didn’t like my partner because she was acting snobby and wouldn’t let me talk. She kept cutting me off, so I don’t think I made an impression at this house. I made a mental reminder not to stand next to her at other houses, so I wouldn’t be paired with her.
We had to rank our houses after the 3rd day. They say most people only get 3 to 10 houses to go back to, and I was hoping to get at least 5. 13 is rare. We leave again. When I get back to my dorm all the girls are trying on dresses for 1st invite and deciding on outfits for the 2nd and 3rd. I join in and finally meet people on my floor. It’s pretty cool.
My List:
• Casey
• Rebecca
• Ashleigh
• Laura
• Jordan
• Jen K
• Brenda
• Abby
• Mandi
• Lizzie
• Katherine
• Janette
• Natalie
1. Tegan
2. Franny
3. Libby
4. Robin
5. Betsy
6. Beth
*Disclaimer* These houses are in no special order. I forgot what order I went to them. Also, no more until tomorrow because I just gave you 3 days worth. 1st Invite will be given in the morning. 2nd at night. 3rd Monday morning. Bid Day Monday night-but very late most likely!!!! I can't wait! 2 days!
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