utexasgirl's recruitment story!

[ASUADPi]

You survived day one, woo hoo!!!!

Can't wait to read how day two goes.

[Xylochick216]

Sounds like you had a great day! Get some rest And good luck!

[texas*princess]

I <3 your texas theme!!!

It sounds like you had a ton of fun on Day One! Best of luck to you in your recruitment process

[triskit03]

Sounds like you had a great day! Hope you have another great day today! Keep us posted

[texas*princess]

i hope things are going great for you utexasgirl!

[Buttonz]

Any updates??

[utexasgirl]

Hi again yall!

I do have some updates, so sorry for taking so long to reply but it's been crazy down here. So for Period 1, these are the houses I was invited back to:

Bluebonnet
Cactus
Jalapeno
Mockingbird
Pecan
Rodeo
Blue Topaz
Alamo
Armadillo
Cowgirl

And these are the houses that I decided to go back to (we could pick up to 8, I went with 7):

Bluebonnet
Mockingbird
Armadillo
Rodeo
Pecan
Cactus
Cowgirl


We had philanthropy day (split into two days). It was fun and here's my "feedback" on the houses:


Bluebonnet - They had a very cute presentation and were very energetic. But, I felt a little uncomfortable at this house and I do not think it is the place for me.

Mockingbird - I really like these girls. The girl who was rushing the first day remember me and came up to say hi and see how I was doing. I feel really at home here.

Armadillo - These girls had my favorite presentation of all (it had an AWESOME theme to it!). I love this house and the girls a lot, but I'm not entirely that they feel the same way about me. I really hope to be invited back!

Rodeo - The girls here were nice and had a fun activity for everyone. I am still not sure if this is the place for me, but I did have a good time there.

Pecan - Everyone was very nice and friendly. They were all very spunky! I'm not too sure if I would fit in here that well because I don't think I have too much in common with a lot of these girls.

Cactus - I really liked this house and a good time here. The girls were nice and I felt like I had "real" conversations with them (if that makes sense...). I would like to have the chance to see them again.

Cowgirl - I liked their presentation and activity a lot. The girls were still very chatty this time, but I still don't feel like I know them that well. I would love to get to know them better, though!


Now this is just pure honesty coming out - this whole process is really discouraging. I felt like some of these houses just invited me back because of my family's social status. I want a house to want me for ME. Also, I keep hearing other PNMs say things like "Well I heard so-and-so got cut from the top six so she dropped out...that sucks and I would drop out too!" and also "I can't believe that house even invited you back, I hope you regretted their invite!". I expected UT rush to be cut-throat (we all know it is), but I didn't expect so many people to act so childish and superficial. I don't mean to bash rush, but I guess I just want to be sure it's not like this all of the time...I hope that makes sense to yall.

12mom3 - did your daughter mention anything about this?? Let her know that I know how she felt yesterday about the schedules

Of course, I am having fun and I've found three/four houses that I like a lot. I'll keep yall updated as the week goes on!! We have convocation tomorrow morning to see who invited us back for round 2 (skit day).

-utexasgirl

[MaggieXi]

Don't let all the "tent talk" get to you. Keep an open mind and let the other girls spin their wheels. You'll know whats right for you.

[12mom3]

utexasgirl -

I am so glad to hear from you. I was beginning to get worried.

No, my daughter didn't say anything to me, but that is probably because I have spent the last six months preparing her for the competitiveness of rush and how cut throat it can be. So, I think in her mind it isn't nearly as bad as I made it sound. And I also told not to discuss with anyone how she felt about a particular group, who she liked or who she didn't like. Don't know if she is following that advice!

All I can say is keep with it. The more time you spend with these girls the better you will get to know a truer them. And just because some girls have the attitudes you described, I don't think most feel that way.

Good Luck and get some sleep! My daughter said she is worn out!

[Buttonz]

SOunds like your havign a pretty good time...I would so love to know who is sitll in the running....Ahhh....I can't wait till it's over

[Manda903]

Good Luck girl!

[dzandiloo]

Originally posted by utexasgirl
Also, I keep hearing other PNMs say things like "Well I heard so-and-so got cut from the top six so she dropped out...that sucks and I would drop out too!" and also "I can't believe that house even invited you back, I hope you regretted their invite!". I expected UT rush to be cut-throat (we all know it is), but I didn't expect so many people to act so childish and superficial. I don't mean to bash rush, but I guess I just want to be sure it's not like this all of the time...I hope that makes sense to yall.

utexasgirl-
I personally think it's admirable that you find those comments distasteful & while I agree with the "ignore the tent talk" sentiment to an extent, it might be helpful to you in making your decision...and this is just an opinion-feel free to take it w/a grain of salt, as I did not go through a rush as complex as UTs (my school had 3 sororities and 2 of them were pretty evenly matched and the other was brand new so we knew nothing about them), but here is what I would do with that....

If it was me, I would try to remember who the women were who made the comments. Then, when I got to Pref-I'd look around the room at my fellow PNM's. Some of the women at that Pref will be your new sisters. If it was me, and I went to 3 pref parties, one of which had several of the superficial women you refer to, I would think twice about putting that house high on my pref list.

On the other hand-you will probably have a pledge class of over 50 women, and maybe you will have an opportunity to be a good influence on these ladies. You sound very mature, but some 18 year old freshman haven't matured from their selfish highschool selves. 12mom3 is right - not all your fellow PNMs feel the way you described.

Bottom line-UT has some long-established houses w/definite state-wide reputations....some girls start deciding what house they want when they are pre-teens at Camp Longhorn (or other TX summer camps). You sound like someone who doesn't care about all that, and really wants to find a sisterhood. Just enjoy the rest of recruitment & keep an open mind like you already have & you will be able to do what's best for you!

Keep having fun!

[tinydancer]

Just co-signing what Andi said. I went through it and it doesn't seem to change much. This is YOUR decision, and you are the only person you have to please. It sounds like you are keeping an open mind. Best of luck with the rest of rush!

[pinkyphimu]

Originally posted by dzandiloo
utexasgirl-
I personally think it's admirable that you find those comments distasteful & while I agree with the "ignore the tent talk" sentiment to an extent, it might be helpful to you in making your decision...and this is just an opinion-feel free to take it w/a grain of salt, as I did not go through a rush as complex as UTs (my school had 3 sororities and 2 of them were pretty evenly matched and the other was brand new so we knew nothing about them), but here is what I would do with that....

If it was me, I would try to remember who the women were who made the comments. Then, when I got to Pref-I'd look around the room at my fellow PNM's. Some of the women at that Pref will be your new sisters. If it was me, and I went to 3 pref parties, one of which had several of the superficial women you refer to, I would think twice about putting that house high on my pref list.

On the other hand-you will probably have a pledge class of over 50 women, and maybe you will have an opportunity to be a good influence on these ladies. You sound very mature, but some 18 year old freshman haven't matured from their selfish highschool selves. 12mom3 is right - not all your fellow PNMs feel the way you described.

Bottom line-UT has some long-established houses w/definite state-wide reputations....some girls start deciding what house they want when they are pre-teens at Camp Longhorn (or other TX summer camps). You sound like someone who doesn't care about all that, and really wants to find a sisterhood. Just enjoy the rest of recruitment & keep an open mind like you already have & you will be able to do what's best for you!

Keep having fun!

this is great advice! as for what other people think and say, i would try not to let it bother you...especially if you had a good time at xyz and you feel like you want to get to know those women better, even tho they are they group people are saying "i can't believe you are going back there..." go with your heart because in the end, it is you who have to be happy...not the 300+ other girls who rushed with you.

good luck with the next few days. we will certainly be rooting for you!

[mmcat]

continue to relax and keep your eyes and your heart open and see what happens and see what works for you.
and have a little fun.
we're with you.