Not sure about rushing... - Page 5

breathesgelatin · #61 08-19-2003, 10:56 PM

Glad you enjoyed first rounds!

UFGatorGirl311 · #62 08-20-2003, 11:09 AM

ok... I got my Round 2 invites back, and I'm a little sad. I had a really good feeling about Alpha Omicron Pi and DZ, and I didn't get invites to either. I also got invites to some chapters I'm not really at all interested in. I'm bummed because I only got 8 invites out of 16 chapters.

Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Kappa Delta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Phi Mu
Sigma Kappa
Zeta Tau Alpha

I hope the next round is better than this one.

smiley21 · #63 08-20-2003, 11:10 AM

8 is still really good!! you have awesome choices left!

honeychile · #64 08-20-2003, 11:18 AM

You got invited back to several of your favorite choices, and that's what counts! 8 out of 16 is nothing to sneeze at!

Good luck with this next round!!

kddani · #65 08-20-2003, 11:47 AM

8 out of 16 at UF is absolutely NOTHING to scoff at! You have several really strong houses on that list.

Don't be bummed, keep an open mind, don't rule out the houses that you say you're not all that interested in. You've only been through one round, where you only got to talk to a couple people, and were also really overwhelmed with everything going on.

How well can you know the houses after only one round?????? Unless you're also basing your opinions on "tent talk" (which from knowing people at UF there seems to be a lot of).

Have a good attitude- chipper up! If you're bummed or not thrilled, that's going to shine through. Not only will you have a better time with a positive attitude, but you'll make a great impression on the houses.

Good luck!

CarolinaDG · #66 08-20-2003, 11:51 AM

I'm not an expert on the subject or anything, but from what I've heard about UF sororities, there are some VERY strong chapters on your list. I was dead set on one chapter going into rush that ended up cutting me after first round, and I still ended up very happy where I went. No matter what, you'll end up where you belong.

mmcat · #67 08-20-2003, 11:53 AM

don't be bummed...
you have some very very strong choices still remaining. turn on the charm and have some fun with it. it's far from over.

kddani · #68 08-20-2003, 11:57 AM

BTW- the chapters that you're going back to- some of them are some of the best chapters of their sorority in the country and have won multiple awards as such.

ZTAngel · #69 08-20-2003, 12:04 PM

You should be thrilled about your invites!

You have a great group of chapters to choose from. I know that the ZTA chapter is one of the top chapters at UF. Smile! And have tons of fun!

DZHBrown · #70 08-20-2003, 12:12 PM

I'm sorry you're feeling disappointed

Like the others said though, 8 out of 16 at such a competitive school is good and these are some top chapters. Good luck and I hope you find where you feel at home!

UF56 · #71 08-20-2003, 12:34 PM

Since I used to go to UF I can say this.....

ZTA, KD and ADPi are very selective....you should feel really good about being invited back to those houses....I mean very good....also they are among the strongest chapters on campus. Rush gets better as you go along at UF the first two days are the worst. GOOD LUCK!!! And a word to the wise for UF dress up a little more than they tell you...if they are telling you to wear shorts, sneakers, and tshirts for first and second dont listen to them....wear capri pants, a skirt or a sundress instead

Peaches-n-Cream · #72 08-20-2003, 12:37 PM

UFGatorGirl 8 invites is great! Congratulations! Enjoy rush.

OUlioness01 · #73 08-20-2003, 01:09 PM

remember that although it is a good idea to judge on first impressions, it is not the best. take a step back and remember why some of the chapters didn't make a great impression on you. maybe it was because you got a bad rusher, or a rusher that was really shy. take this next round to look at each house a little deeper. you will meet more and more women and may change your mind about a few of the houses. my house was #6 or 7 out of 10 on my list after welcome day but it had moved into #1 after the second round. you can't always find your home in one day. wishing you the best of luck!

UFGatorGirl311 · #74 08-20-2003, 01:35 PM

Thanks a lot for your encouraging words of wisdom. You've made me feel a lot better, especially since there's 10 parties and I only got invited back to 8. I'm going to wear a sundress later today. I feel good about AD Pi and Zeta, and I know that after looking at the other houses again, others will come out of the woodwork for me.

Thank you so much for keeping me going! Its been so helpful!

shadokat · #75 08-20-2003, 01:38 PM

Congrats Gator on your 8 invites!! As everyone said, keep your chin up and smile

You have done fabulous thus far!!! Good luck with round 2!!