A 2011 UF Recruitment! - Page 2

Gatorgirl729 · #16 08-20-2011, 06:02 AM

oh! No i didnt! Thanks for catching my mistake, ill fix it now

Gatorgirl729 · #17 08-20-2011, 11:07 PM

All I can say is wow =] Today was amazing.

I got invited back to
bird
fish
cat
horse
monkey
frog
lion
rabbit
fox
tiger
bear

meaning.... I had a full schedule! I was thrilled =]

Because I am SO tired, I am just going to share some of the highlights/important moments of my day.

I was REALLY glad I got invited back to some of the ones I had ranked low yesterday. I went back, and I ended up REALLY liking them. But, some of the ones that I LOVED yesterday, really werent the same today, which was sad. I did find a new favorite in tiger. I talked to three girls here, and I felt like I had really deep conversations with all of them. When I was talking to one of the girls, both of us started to tear up when talking about sisterhood. Her because of how much she loves hers, and me because of how emotional I am about hopefully being able to join one of these amazing chapters. It was the most amazing connection ever. She told me that it was really refreshing and that we had one of the most real conversations of the day. And she said that she really appreciated it. This touched my heart to much, and I really am praying I get the chance to go back to this house.

On that note, I am so excited for tomorrow. I am so nervous/excited to see what chapters invite me back, and I am so excited to learn more about them. Today was amazing, and to think that in just a few days, I could be a part of one of these amazing sisterhoods is honestly overwhelming.

kchaptergphib · #18 08-20-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatorgirl729

When I was talking to one of the girls, both of us started to tear up when talking about sisterhood. Her because of how much she loves hers, and me because of how emotional I am about hopefully being able to join one of these amazing chapters. It was the most amazing connection ever. She told me that it was really refreshing and that we had one of the most real conversations of the day. And she said that she really appreciated it. This touched my heart to much, and I really am praying I get the chance to go back to this house.

On that note, I am so excited for tomorrow. I am so nervous/excited to see what chapters invite me back, and I am so excited to learn more about them. Today was amazing, and to think that in just a few days, I could be a part of one of these amazing sisterhoods is honestly overwhelming.

Horray! So happy you had a great day. Continued luck

KSUViolet06 · #19 08-21-2011, 12:51 AM

It's interesting to hear how PNMs opinions of chapters change from day to day (especially when they rank one kind of low, then have a GREAT 2nd visit.)

DubaiSis · #20 08-21-2011, 01:56 AM

That tells me the rushee ACTUALLY has an open mind. My opinion changed pretty dramatically when I went through rush, but I wouldn't have even begun to consider dropping out if I didn't get back this or that chapter.

AuburnMom85 · #21 08-21-2011, 09:25 AM

Enjoying your story, Gatorgirl! Rest when you can, and drink LOTS of water! My daughter just finished recruitment at Auburn. Good luck to you!

Gatorgirl729 · #22 08-21-2011, 03:04 PM

Thanks everyone! Im on lunch break right now. I cried when I got my schedule this morning.... But they were happy tears! Only ONE of my top 7 dropped me! I couldn't believe it! It is going to be SO hard to choose tonight... I don't know how I am going to be able to do it. So far today has been good, but really confusing. I still have 3 more houses to go so I am hoping those go well. Thanks again for all of your support. =]

PanseyGirl · #23 08-21-2011, 03:29 PM

I am really excited for you. I hope that your three afternoon parties are really revealing to you so that your decision tonight will be clear and easy to make.

FSUZeta · #24 08-21-2011, 03:31 PM

hooray for gatorgirl729!! continued good luck for you!

scrapcat · #25 08-21-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatorgirl729

Although these are my bottom five, I honestly would not have a problem going back to ANY of them. It was very hard for me to rank them because I feel like I do not know enough about most of the chapters to say that for sure, I will not fit in.

I think these two sentences show what a mature and realistic person you are! Best of luck!

Gatorgirl729 · #26 08-21-2011, 11:50 PM

Thanks to everyone SO much for the continued support! It means so much. I actually had a really amazing day today.

SO I got invited back to all of my 7 top chapters, but one. I was THRILLED!!! I saw my schedule and almost cried out of excitement.
I was invited back to:
horse
bird
monkey
rabbit
fox
tiger
fish

Since it is SO late, and I am super worn out, I will basically sum up how today was, and describe specifically what I chose as my top 3 houses that I would like to attend preferentials.

Today was the sisterhood round. Each house showed videos that showed their daily life and the important things about their sisterhood. Each house was unique in its own way, and I really appreciate the time I spent there, but It got to lunch time, and I found myself really sad.. I really liked each of these sororities, and each of the girls I talked to, but nothing felt like home. I was feeling really lost. After lunch things started to get better. I went to fox. Although this girl and I didn't have a serious conversation about sisterhood, she made me feel SO comfortable and we were just having this crazy conversation that was making both of us laugh hysterically. This is when I knew that I could be happy at this sorority. I could see myself there. And while it didnt feel like home, and she didnt feel like my sister just yet, I knew that in time, we could get there. The next house I went to was my favorite from yesterday, tiger. The girls are so nice at this house and I feel that I can have real conversations with them. I didnt have as strong of a connection with this house as I did last round, but I would still like to attend prefs there because I do know that I could fit in there. While I was walking to the next house, I found myself worrying SO much about tiger inviting me back next round. I wondered if I had said something wrong, or if I hadnt said enough. I then walked into the next house, fish. Fish has been flying under the radar since day one. I liked how layed back they are, but I wasnt totally sure that was for me. I didnt quite understand what made them so tight. The first girl who rushed me is honestly someone i would LOVE to have as a big. She was SO easygoing, and I could just tell she wasnt expecting me to be anything, so I felt free to be myself. We then watched their movie. I had managed not to cry all day, but when I saw these girls in this movie, I couldnt help it. I was crying. So by the time I started talking to this girl again, I had tears running down my face. She was SO sweet. She was trying to comfort me, and tell me that it is OK to cry because they see something in me that made them bring me back. She made me cry multiple times during our conversation. She told me that she had talked to the girl who rushed me before, and that they could see that I had so much love to give by the way I spoke about wanting sisters who would be there for me and accept me as I am, and that all I wanted was to return it. Even though I just met this girl, and i honestly dont remember her name, it didnt matter. I knew that she cared about me. And it just felt like home. There was nothing shallow, superficial, or fake about it. I honestly felt loved, and cared for, and I just knew that these are the girls that I want to be my sisters. I walked out of that house not worrying if they would invite me back, because the way she spoke to me, somehow, I just knew. I have never been so sure of something in my life. And while I will try to go into preferentials with an open mind, I am almost positive of what my ranking will be come that night. Who knows, my mind may change, like it has so many times before, but i do know that this sisterhood touched me in a way that made me feel like i have never felt before. It just felt right. I was telling my Pi Chi about how I felt, and she hugged me and told me how hapy she was for me. She said she got goosebumps listening to me talk about how i felt there. And while I know, that if I am wrong, I will GLADLY accept a bid from ANY sorority that invites me into their sisterhood, I do hope that it is this one.

So those are the three houses that I listed in my top for preferentials and why i chose them. Thank you to everyone again for being so supportive. It really means a lot during recruitment which is SUCH a confusing and complicated time. I can't wait to update you tomorrow on how preferentials go. I am just SO excited.

FSUZeta · #27 08-22-2011, 08:54 AM

I hope that you get invited back to your top 3, but realize that if that doesn't happen, you can find a home elsewhere. good luck!!

AGD1978 · #28 08-22-2011, 04:33 PM

GatorGirl,

I'm so happy you're having such a great recruitment experience! Sounds like you're going to be a real asset to one of these chapters--I wish one of them was mine!

Someone commented about how neat it is to see how PNMs' assessments of chapters can change so much from one day to the next. Even better for me is reading how some are so profoundly affected by Preference rounds. I rushed many years ago and STILL get misty when I think about Preference Night.

Best wishes to you. It sounds as if you're well on your way to finding your sorority home. And thanks for sharing!

Gatorgirl729 · #29 08-23-2011, 01:09 AM

Hey everyone! I had an amazing day today, and I am so excited for Bid day tomorrow. (im just praying I dont get one of those awful phonecalls!)

Tonight was preferentials. I got invited back to:
fish
fox
bird

I went into this round very worried that the only house I could fit into was fish. I knew I liked fox and bird, but I wasnt sure. Each of the preferential ceremonies was absolutely beautiful in its own way. I felt like all of these girls in each of the houses truely cared about me, and right now I can honestly say, that I would be proud to call any of them my sister, and happy to call any of these houses my home. I felt a different connection at each house. One made me laugh, one made me cry, and one made me reminisce on old times while getting excited for times to come. I can truly say that I have gone through this process with an open mind, and I have been nothing but true to who I am, and I know that no matter who is on my bid card tomorrow, i cant lose. While I do have my favorite house, and my rankings do reflect how I feel, I can see myself as an asset to each of these chapters, and I would love to call any of these girls my sisters. I honestly had an amazing night. I cannot wait until tomorrow because right now, I refuse to even think about the possibility of getting "the call". I will make sure to keep all of you updated on where I end up, and I hope you all truely know how much I appreciate your support. It has brightened my spirits during such a long process. I cant believe that tomorrow, I will be a part of a sorority, and more than that, a sisterhood. I cannot wait.

baci · #30 08-23-2011, 08:59 AM

Very excited for you! Enjoy Bid Day to its fullest.

You are fortunate to be in the position that you are as I know two wonderful girls who were released this week at UF and would just die to be in your position.

Have the time of your life!!!!!