A Televised Recruitment

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Today was hot and humid, destroying all the effort I had put into doing my hair and makeup. Thankfully, I had a bag full of everything you could possibly think of and was able to remedy the situation. We visited 7 out of the 16 houses today.


Twin Peaks - Being from out of state, I had no idea what to expect. After spending what felt like an eternity lining up in alphabetical order, the front door of the house swung open and a group of meticulously stacked girls began to perform (scream?) their door song. Once inside the house I was passed off to about 4 different girls until finally I was seated on a couch. The bumps continued throughout the twenty minute party. I felt out of place because everyone in the house seemed to be a gorgeous size 00. Although all of the girls I talked to were really sweet, they seemed kind of condescending and much more interested in what was going on around them than what I had to say. I left this house unimpressed, and I began to regret my decision to participate in recruitment.

How I Met Your Mother - I was apprehensive about going to this next house.
If the first house was an accurate representation of what Greek life is like on my campus, I wasn't so sure it was for me. My thoughts were definitely affected by the fact that I was hot, emotional, self-conscious, and incredibly homesick. I decided to continue though and was pleasantly surprised with this house! As I listened to the door song and then walked through the house I was greeted by girls of all shapes, sizes, and looks! I talked to one girl during this party; she was really genuine and easy to talk to. Maybe Greek life IS for me!

Desperate Housewives - Feeling much better about the whole process, I was excited for me next party. I liked this house, everyone I met was really nice. I didn't get the same spark that I got with How I Met Your Mother though.

The Bachelor - This house was the same as Desperate Housewives - average. I liked them, but I didn't love them. I talked to quite a few girls here, and while they were really nice, the conversations were a little awkward.

Hell's Kitchen - Although I had only been to four houses, it had been a long and tiring day. I had a really hard time making friends with my Rho Chi group because it seemed like they all had their group of friends from either high school or their dorms. I even ended up eating alone for half of lunch. I tried to keep my spirits up, and I prayed that I would find a house I had the same connection with as How I Met Your Mother. The next house was SOOOO loud. It took me a while to regain my hearing after leaving. However, I really liked the house. I talked to two girls who were both really nice and easy to talk to.

Revenge - I LOVED this house. I talked to the nicest girl who was involved in the same charity that I was. Talking to her made the party fly by, and I was sad to leave and end our great conversation!

Millionaire Matchmaker - This was the last house of the day, and I was exhausted. I loved the layout and organization of their party, but the the conversation I had with one of the girls was got a bit awkward at times. I would classify this house as "average" as well.

End of Day Thoughts:
I really enjoyed going to the parties at each house, the breaks and lunch... not so much. Also my roommate and I were faring well either; she had a bad attitude and seemed to have an issue with everything I did or said. I started to regret going to far away from home. I missed my family, and didn't fit in with the people or the culture here. I knew this wasn't going to be easy, but I didn't think it would be this hard.

Next Up - Day 2: Ice Water Teas