Iowa Recruitment

[scrapcat]

A chapter had a girl rushing who is pregnant. Have you EVER heard of that before? Why on earth wouldn't they put her on a behind the scenes task?[/QUOTE]

This reminds me of the movie " the house bunny". They had an active who was visibly pregnant!

My co-workers daughter got back 5 invites and was happy.

I also wouldn't doubt that the drinking was tied directly to the game day festivities.

[pearlalum]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

Don't know, but my guess is there were fraternities involved. Or it could be public intox. If the girls were smart enough to drink in their own rooms and keep it quiet, no, I don't see any way they'd have gotten into trouble.

A chapter had a girl rushing who is pregnant. Have you EVER heard of that before? Why on earth wouldn't they put her on a behind the scenes task?

You can follow Iowa Recruitment on Twitter at #UIFFR13. Just saw a tweet from a pregnant chapter advisor from Tri-Delt who said how proud she was of her girls and a photo of her with them. I wonder if that was the pregnant person in the rumor? She looks young. I also wonder if they didn't put that out there because some of the PNMs were confused when they saw a pregnant lady at rush events?

[ISUKappa]

Originally Posted by pearlalum

You can follow Iowa Recruitment on Twitter at #UIFFR13. Just saw a tweet from a pregnant chapter advisor from Tri-Delt who said how proud she was of her girls and a photo of her with them. I wonder if that was the pregnant person in the rumor? She looks young. I also wonder if they didn't put that out there because some of the PNMs were confused when they saw a pregnant lady at rush events?

The recruitment advisor for my chapter at Iowa State was Extremely pregnant during recruitment this year -- as in her due date was the day before preference round -- but she was still at the house all week doing her duties. However, all alumnae helping had name tags that said "Alumni" (which bothered me to no end that it was -i and not -ae) so the PNMs knew she wasn't an active. I think she tried to stay behind the scenes as much as possible (and sit as much as possible) so I'm not sure how much PNMs would have seen her anyway. I can definitely see where it could cause confusion.

[cinder1965]

Originally Posted by pearlalum

You can follow Iowa Recruitment on Twitter at #UIFFR13. Just saw a tweet from a pregnant chapter advisor from Tri-Delt who said how proud she was of her girls and a photo of her with them. I wonder if that was the pregnant person in the rumor? She looks young. I also wonder if they didn't put that out there because some of the PNMs were confused when they saw a pregnant lady at rush events?

That makes complete sense !!!!

[GolfersLady]

Originally Posted by pearlalum

You can follow Iowa Recruitment on Twitter at #UIFFR13. Just saw a tweet from a pregnant chapter advisor from Tri-Delt who said how proud she was of her girls and a photo of her with them. I wonder if that was the pregnant person in the rumor? She looks young. I also wonder if they didn't put that out there because some of the PNMs were confused when they saw a pregnant lady at rush events?

Haha, yes she is 30+ weeks pregnant and is a young looking 30 years old. I believe the Rho Gammas started reminding PNMs that she was the advisor!

[DubaiSis]

OK, well rush events after a football game would explain that. Still, it shows lack of forethought, but at least it's not COMPLETELY random.

It occurred to me that since they are going down to just 2 at pref that they might be making steeper cuts early.

Interestingly for my rec girl, the chapters she liked most were a mix of "top" and "bottom" houses. But she's a very independent thinker. Too rich looking, too cookie cutter, too fancy, all of that would turn her off. And, she was asked A LOT about her grades and study habits. I don't know if she shared with the girls that her mom was scholarship chair, but grades are NOT going to be her problem.

[scrapcat]

I just abhor the "top/bottom" tier vocabulary. What makes one chapter "better" than another? I would love to see a study done... Show a photo of a chapter, no definable letters or colors lay them all out and have people rank.. I'll bet, based in looks, most chapters are very similar, but there are some "cookie cutter" houses out there. And I suppose tiers also play into other facets of the college community. I remember way back I went to a state school. There was a sorority, probably a mid to low "tier". But! Their claim to fame? They had the current miss Illinois in the house! She put her crown and sash on display during rush. You never know what type of girls are in the sea of smiling faces!

[GolfersLady]

Just chiming in...

I am a chapter advisor and was on campus yesterday for part of the Welcome Back round. The chapter is enthused with the overall registration numbers and hope that we don't lose too many with this weird broken up schedule.

Three cheers for Iowa Greek Life!

[scrapcat]

I'm still hoping to see a good recruitment story!!! Anyone..... Crickets.... With all this action!

[ISUKappa]

I know scheduling can be difficult, but they really didn't do the PNMs or actives any favors with having rounds the same weekend as a home FB game and then the ISU/Iowa game.

[GolfersLady]

Originally Posted by ISUKappa

I know scheduling can be difficult, but they really didn't do the PNMs or actives any favors with having rounds the same weekend as a home FB game and then the ISU/Iowa game.

Agreed, it's a mess. Our seniors are especially annoyed with the football situation.

[pearlalum]

Talked to my daughter last night. She already has a rush crush who is a legacy at another chapter. We'll see. Hope everything goes well for 3rd Round and Prefs. Good luck to all!

[scrapcat]

The football games were a terrible bit of timing! Next Saturday the big rivalry is an away game I believe.

[ISUKappa]

Originally Posted by scrapcat

The football games were a terrible bit of timing! Next Saturday the big rivalry is an away game I believe.

Yes, the game is in Ames. Kickoff isn't until 5pm, which is rather late for that game. I hope girls don't drop out just because they would rather tailgate in Ames. Or, tailgate and then drive back to IC and try to attempt attending parties (I'm not sure what the schedule is for Saturday).

[TAMUAlphaPhi]

Originally Posted by ISUKappa

Yes, the game is in Ames. Kickoff isn't until 5pm, which is rather late for that game. I hope girls don't drop out just because they would rather tailgate in Ames. Or, tailgate and then drive back to IC and try to attempt attending parties (I'm not sure what the schedule is for Saturday).

THIS is exactly what I think will happen. Girls who aren't 100 percent committed to the idea of a sorority or who aren't thrilled with their invites will drop out of recruitment and head to Ames.

I could be wrong (and I hope I am). But, I feel like I'm pretty in tune with the general U of Iowa freshman girl vibe -- since I live in Iowa and am the mom of a recent Iowa high school graduate (who decided to head out of state for college). I've also got two rec girls at Iowa and two of my daughter's best friends are Iowa PNMs (but declined my repeated offers to write them recs ).