west coast recruitment vs east coast?

[sophmorePNM]

Whoa, I'm not trying to annoy you guys, and ya I have asked some people at my school it's just tough because I'm transferring there, I don't go there now or live near it. I had no idea this would turn into such a train wreck thread, just forget about it. I'll just keep getting "spoon fed" by the Internet. You guys just assume that I'm some anti social weirdo trying to piss off the GCers but I'm seriously just seeing if there's some info out there that I haven't read yet. No alterior motives, I'm just a girl whose nervous about rush. Now if youre going to mock me or just make fun of the thread fine, but those of you who actually had something helpful to say like telling me that rush is more or less the same at all campuses (yes, pnms with no Greek background or experience actually don't know that) or suggesting threads, thank you. The rest of you can seriously calm down, Greek or geek, thanks for that really eye opening comment there, it never occurred to me to talk to people who have actually done it before. I am getting all the info I can from all the sources I have available to me. Don't make assumptions.
I'll be going to University of Nevada, Reno. There you go.

Wow, now I feel like the sweet valley high thread OP.. Like I said, I'm just new to this I'm not trying to piss anybody off. Doesn't anybody remember how clueless they were about Greek life before recruitment?

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by sophmorePNM

Whoa, I'm not trying to annoy you guys, and ya I have asked some people at my school it's just tough because I'm transferring there, I don't go there now or live near it. I had no idea this would turn into such a train wreck thread, just forget about it. I'll just keep getting "spoon fed" by the Internet. You guys just assume that I'm some anti social weirdo trying to piss off the GCers but I'm seriously just seeing if there's some info out there that I haven't read yet. No alterior motives, I'm just a girl whose nervous about rush. Now if youre going to mock me or just make fun of the thread fine, but those of you who actually had something helpful to say like telling me that rush is more or less the same at all campuses (yes, pnms with no Greek background or experience actually don't know that) or suggesting threads, thank you. The rest of you can seriously calm down, Greek or geek, thanks for that really eye opening comment there, it never occurred to me to talk to people who have actually done it before. I am getting all the info I can from all the sources I have available to me. Don't make assumptions.
I'll be going to University of Nevada, Reno. There you go.

Wow, now I feel like the sweet valley high thread OP.. Like I said, I'm just new to this I'm not trying to piss anybody off. Doesn't anybody remember how clueless they were about Greek life before recruitment?

Was that so hard? Now you may get some reliable information. Does anyone know anything about Nevada Reno?

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by sophmorePNM

Hey GCers,
I've been lurking for a while now and it occurred to me that a lot of the advice on GC seems like it is only relevant to recruitment in a certain area, most of it being for the south. While it's all great advice and I have no doubt that I am more prepared for recruitment now than I ever was, I was wondering if anybody had some west-coast specific advise. I just feel like some things are completely different in different parts of the US i.e. i doubt anybody on the west coast would even notice if you wore white after labor day, you would probably be ok in some short jean shorts on day 1, not very many people would even notice if you were wearing Lilly Pulitzer, etc. I could be completely wrong, I am just a PNM but it just seems like the styles and culture are really different. I was thinking we could start a thread where members can put west coast recruitment clothing and rush advice if anybody out there has any. If there is already a thread like this you can just direct me there although I did already search for one and it didn't seem like there was anything very recent. Thanks for any help!

I have an anniversary of my love affair with the UNR Wolfpack, November 26, 2010.

I notice white, seersucker, and linen after Labor Day. This clip from Serial Mom has Kathleen Turner explaining it to Patty Hearst better than I ever could. http://youtu.be/flF_WJJ4194


I also wouldn't wear or suggest someone wear denim shorts, short shorts, or a combination of the two. Lastly, I may not have been in full on Lilly Pulitzer, but my vintage Lilly gets noticed and complimented at appropriate summer venues and events because it is a classic staple, and yes, I will openly admit that the newer stuff doesn't interest me.

But here's the thing to keep in mind. No matter what you or anyone else is wearing it doesn't mean a thing if that individual can't be comfortable and genuine with who they are. I can see past a closet eruption that ends up with a woman in formal shorts, a top without sleeves or straps with a bra that isn't or no bra at all, control top pantyhose with runs where the control top is visible, a trucker hat or a hipster beanie, and any of the following on her feet: Uggs, Crocs, Vibram FiveFingers, or socks with sandals. If she's interesting, engaging, funny, intelligent, and someone who genuinely likes who she is I'm going to eventually see past what she's wearing. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for an uninteresting, boring, dead in the eyes, dullard who was styled by Anna Wintour herself.

Originally Posted by AXOrushadvisor

There are some threads on here. I did one on the University I advise at in the west at a PAC 12 (then PAC 10) school you can find it here. http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...d.php?t=115881
Regionally, a lot of things differ and you can guess that is true with recruitment. You are right about Lilly not being popular out west. I know of it but have never owned a piece myself. Things do tend to be a bit more casual out west but appearance is important for our recruitments too. You will find tradition also varies from school to school.

I've seen Lilly in places where there are yachts, sailboats, and we're inland on a lake. It is obviously more common out on the coast, say north of Monterey. Most unexpected and surprising Lilly experience I've had on this side of the Cascades involved the keen eye of a high school girl decked out in her blue corduroy FFA jacket correctly calling out my vintage (pre 1980s) Lilly. Never taken Lilly to Reno though, as i abhor hot weather and only go to the Incline Village, Truckee, Reno-Sparks vicinity when snow is involved. Oh wait, there was that one time for the bowling tournament, but there was definitely no Lilly, but a lot of Polly and Esther and it was awesome.

Generally though, I think the school will quite vary when it comes down to where the students come from in the Western States. Even though Idaho and Wazzu are close neighbors and have many similarities, our student populations are vastly different when comparing those from the other side of Washington and some place in a different timezone than the rest of the state known as Boise. I'd defer to WCsweet3> on this one, but I don't think there is as huge of a gap now between types of students at OSU and UO than there used to be (farmers v. liberal artists), and the same could be said for Linfield, Willamette, maybe Pacific, then there's Lewis and Clark being kind of dirty hippies, and then there's Reed reeking of patchouli.

[WCsweet<3]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

I have an anniversary of my love affair with the UNR Wolfpack, November 26, 2010.

Generally though, I think the school will quite vary when it comes down to where the students come from in the Western States. Even though Idaho and Wazzu are close neighbors and have many similarities, our student populations are vastly different when comparing those from the other side of Washington and some place in a different timezone than the rest of the state known as Boise. I'd defer to WCsweet3> on this one, but I don't think there is as huge of a gap now between types of students at OSU and UO than there used to be (farmers v. liberal artists), and the same could be said for Linfield, Willamette, maybe Pacific, then there's Lewis and Clark being kind of dirty hippies, and then there's Reed reeking of patchouli.

Hmmm we have the same anniversary.

As much as some of my friends would hate to hear it, the fashion doesn't vary that much in Western Oregon. It rains and there is only so much one can do with that. Other than that the styles are pretty much the same group to group. If you're a hippy at UO, you will dress the same as the hippies at Pacific. Ditto with Greek life. I can post pictures (or email whatever is best) but I'm not sure how similar it would be to Reno. I assume that it is drier and warmer and well a desert so I'm not sure if it would be similar.

[melindawarren]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

Generally though, I think the school will quite vary when it comes down to where the students come from in the Western States. Even though Idaho and Wazzu are close neighbors and have many similarities, our student populations are vastly different when comparing those from the other side of Washington and some place in a different timezone than the rest of the state known as Boise. I'd defer to WCsweet3> on this one, but I don't think there is as huge of a gap now between types of students at OSU and UO than there used to be (farmers v. liberal artists), and the same could be said for Linfield, Willamette, maybe Pacific, then there's Lewis and Clark being kind of dirty hippies, and then there's Reed reeking of patchouli.

Amen!

What happens over here in Troyland is so super different from what's happening in Westwood Village, and that's just across town. I can't imagine trying to generalize the entire Western region.

OP, I never thought you were a troll.* Just remember that you're dealing with a lot of people who want to help, but they aren't mind-readers. And yeah, there are a ton of trolls with a lot of crazy stories.

*=ok, I've been going to online message boards for as long as I can remember, and I feel like the meaning of the term "troll" has changed significantly over time. It gets handed out pretty freely on a lot of websites. Some of my skating friends pretty much use it to describe anyone with an emphatic love for one skater!
I also feel obligated to say that I enjoy fun trolls.

[sophmorePNM]

Side note/double post: a troll trying to piss you guys off could literally post anything and I'm sure it would work.

[Old_Row]

Originally Posted by sophmorePNM

Side note/double post: a troll trying to piss you guys off could literally post anything and I'm sure it would work.

Well that was a great way to win friends and influence people.

[LAblondeGPhi]

Oy, the UNR Panhellenic website is not very helpful. It lists the dates of recruitment and where to register, but nothing (that I could find) about what activities to expect, what to wear, letters of recommendation, legacy information, etc. Kind of a shame.

[DubaiSis]

One further addition I can offer: competitive is relative. If it's you getting cut it's COMPETITIVE, and with RFM being in place at most schools these days, there will undoubtedly be cuts. It sounds like there are some women here who can provide you with valid advice and shame on UNR's Greek Life office for not providing more information via their website.

I know we can sound like we're contradicting ourselves about anonymity, but if you want real help, you do have to pony up at least a LITTLE background. We don't need to know where you're from, what school you're transferring away from, your bra or shoe size, but what school really does make all the difference. Now, feel free to ask any questions you have about rush at UNR and one way or another I'm sure you'll get your answers.

[Cen1aur 1963]

As soon as I saw the title to this thread I thought it was about East Coast rappers vs. West Coast rappers. LOL.

[knight_shadow]

[sophmorePNM]

Haha that Barbie picture is great.

Mostly I just want to know how competitive it is. Do I need recs or do most girls not have any? On the website they say recruitment lasts a week but they only have 5 houses so what goes on every day? I know I could just wait to see when I get there but I'm still not even positive I will rush and I'm just really curious. If anyone has some past sorority experience at UNR that would be great too

[Always AlphaGam]

Originally Posted by sophmorePNM

Haha that Barbie picture is great.

Mostly I just want to know how competitive it is. Do I need recs or do most girls not have any? On the website they say recruitment lasts a week but they only have 5 houses so what goes on every day? I know I could just wait to see when I get there but I'm still not even positive I will rush and I'm just really curious. I also heard that last year all of the houses were dirty rushing, telling PNMs that [edited because no group should ever be called THAT kind of house ]. That seemed really bitchy of the other houses and I kind of wanted some reassurance that the houses are not actually that mean or nasty or whatever. If anyone has some past sorority experience at UNR that would be great too

Cousin rushed at UNR last year and though I heard from friends that recs weren't absolutely necessary I helped her secure one for each house. Cousin said that most of the girls she met during rush didn't have any. Several of them successfully received bids.

Quit paying any attention to the rumors and tent talk. Recruitment itself can cause enough stress as it is, so don't mindfcuk yourself with that crap.

[agzg]

Eeek, can you edit out the rumors there? I'm sure my Sister would do the same if you asked nicely. While you haven't posted a super ton of identifying information you still wouldn't want something you put on GC to affect you, and as far as I've seen the only thing that would is that little rumor bit.

As to whether or not the houses are mean or nasty to one another, you'll have to find out when you meet them at recruitment and after. We don't really deal in chapter reputations here.

Yeah, stop listening to tent talk. I can't say whether recs are super necessary but making an attempt to acquire one to each house might be helpful - talk now to pretty much every college alum you know and see if you can get something together. Without more knowledge of what it's actually like at UNR that's about as far as I can go.

[sophmorePNM]

To that last one, I've just seen it so many times when a PNM posts an innocent question and everyone gangs up on them and then somebody wonders if it's a troll trying to piss off all the GCers. It's disheartening to those of us just wanting info, even if the question was obvious. And as far as that rumor goes I didn't believe it or start it, it was just a huge deal last year and personally if a sorority told me that I would be really put off by them, not the subject of their trash talking. There's no need to trash talk other sororities. It just seemed mean, I have absolutely nothing against pi phi I promised myself I will go into recruitment with an open mind if at all.