KitKat's Fall Recruitment story - Page 7

dvs-dz · #91 09-20-2006, 05:41 PM

Kitkat, years ago when I rushed, I also was shocked to receive my second choice. My aunt was a national officer in another sorority, and I had grown up believing I would be in that sorority. As it turned out, I was put into the right group for me. After 25 years, I still have an annual reunion with my pledge sisters. We have been through everything together, and are closer now than we were then. I'm really glad you're giving Chi Omega a chance - they are an excellent sorority - and I hope you find friendships as strong as I have.

bluefish81 · #92 09-20-2006, 06:44 PM

KitKat-
I'm glad that you've decided to give Chi Omega a shot. I hope that you have a great time tonight!

xowest · #93 09-20-2006, 06:47 PM

Also, keep in mind that many, if not most, of your best friends in the sorority will be women in your own pledge class. Make sure to spend time talking to your new pledge sisters. You might find that you click really well with the women in your own pledge class.

FSUZeta · #94 09-20-2006, 07:16 PM

kitkat,

i too am sorry that you did not get your first choice, but am so glad that you did receive a bid to chi omega and that you are willing to give them a try.

i would guess that your cousin is as broken up about you not getting a bid to a chi o as you are-please cut her some slack. one person cannot secure a bid for a pnm, no matter how hard they plead or cry-but i'll bet she was in there fighting for you. and i would bet that she IS delighted that you did receive a bid.

PenguinTrax · #95 09-20-2006, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KitKatMac

But I knew that if I did that and did not receive a bid I still could not rush for a year.

That is incorrect. If you SIP and don't get a bid, you are not eligible to be a quota addition. You are eligible for COB.

Someone at your school needs to review the NPC Unanimous agreements.

PenguinTrax · #96 09-20-2006, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xowest

Also, keep in mind that many, if not most, of your best friends in the sorority will be women in your own pledge class. Make sure to spend time talking to your new pledge sisters. You might find that you click really well with the women in your own pledge class.

Co-sign that!

And, FWIW, I've been an active involved member of my own "not #1" choice, lol. I was naive and a victim of dirty rushing and didn't have ZTA as my #1 choice. BUT.. it worked out for ALL the best and I've never regretted the decision to accept my bid.

ADPi Conniebama · #97 09-20-2006, 08:13 PM

WOW what a great group of strong greek sororities you had to choose from . . . I really don't know how you could go wrong.

Umm Lemme See

Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Chi Omega
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Sigma Delta Tau
Sigma Kappa

XO is such a strong national sorority . . . I am so glad you are giving it a chance. AND KNOW that what ever the sorority (chapter) is right now, you and your pledge class can make it what you want it to be.

I know I am looking at it from a 35 year olds eyes but, really you might not see it now but, you will be 35 some day and could be so proud to move to where ever you end up and see another XO . . . far be it for me to be panhellenic but XO is such a great national panhellenic sorority and when you look at the big picture you are very lucky/blessed to have XO be on your "jersey."

GET TO KNOW YOUR "pledge" sisters and see if they are the group you might like to "grow up with."

KEEP US UPDATED and thanks for the recruitment thread.

KitKatMac · #98 09-20-2006, 10:49 PM

Alright soo I just got back from all of my bid day celebrations. My pledge class right now is 7 girls and i really like all of them. There will also probably be more after COB. I actually was kind of amused because 4 of the 7 people in my pledge class had Alpha Chi as there first choice and I also heard many girls that ended up in various sororities saying they felt led on by alpha chi. Alpha Chi's pledge class seems fairly big to me and there are a few girls i love in it, but also a few girls that I'm really suprised about ( aka the girl who openly admitted she was purposfully a bitch to every other chapter and the girl who swallowed and then semi chocked on her on gum) so all in all maybe it really wouldnt have been the right place for me. I think I was partially set on my cousin's friend and what the chapter was like when she was there, and I'm not sure that thats what it is anymore. I also think that maybe, i dont remember who wrote this, but that I didn't give the other chapters enough of a chance because I had my mind set on alpha chi. I had a really good time tonight and I looooove our bid day shirts lol. I was so happy to see how happy everyone was to see us and I can't wait to keep going back to the house and move in in January. I also realized that if I wasn't high enough on Alpha Chi's list with my cousins recommendation then I probably would have been even lower without it and so I guess I just wasn't what they were looking for, but I was what ChiO was looking for. I'm also suprised that the recruitment conselor told me that if I SIP'd that i couldnt do anything for a year if that was not true but in the end It seems i found the place for me anyways, and I like that it's all my own, not my cousins since I seem to follow in her footsteps alot. Sorry this is so long I guess I had more to write than I thought lol. But thank you for all your support and I am going to try very hard to remain active on this board.

tinydancer · #99 09-20-2006, 10:52 PM

Good for you! I'm glad you enjoyed being with you new Chi Omega pledge class!

tunatartare · #**100** 09-20-2006, 11:01 PM

Glad things worked out for the best and that you had a great time with your new Chi O sisters.

adpiucf · #**101** 09-20-2006, 11:05 PM

That is really cool that so many of your new sisters preffed the same chapters-- shows you are a cohesive group! Remember that it is an honor to pref at a house-- it does mean they have a strong interest in you and you can always take that with you-- it isn't an outright rejection. I know it would be nice to get the number one pick, but as you said you are seeing where things may have fallen in place for the best for you!

I'm glad you're liking Chi Omega and getting excited about it. It sounds like the chapter is very happy to have you as a new member! And being where you are wanted is a very nice place to be, indeed!

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Originally Posted by KitKatMac

Alright soo I just got back from all of my bid day celebrations. My pledge class right now is 7 girls and i really like all of them. There will also probably be more after COB. I actually was kind of amused because 4 of the 7 people in my pledge class had Alpha Chi as there first choice and I also heard many girls that ended up in various sororities saying they felt led on by alpha chi. Alpha Chi's pledge class seems fairly big to me and there are a few girls i love in it, but also a few girls that I'm really suprised about ( aka the girl who openly admitted she was purposfully a bitch to every other chapter and the girl who swallowed and then semi chocked on her on gum) so all in all maybe it really wouldnt have been the right place for me. I think I was partially set on my cousin's friend and what the chapter was like when she was there, and I'm not sure that thats what it is anymore. I also think that maybe, i dont remember who wrote this, but that I didn't give the other chapters enough of a chance because I had my mind set on alpha chi. I had a really good time tonight and I looooove our bid day shirts lol. I was so happy to see how happy everyone was to see us and I can't wait to keep going back to the house and move in in January. I also realized that if I wasn't high enough on Alpha Chi's list with my cousins recommendation then I probably would have been even lower without it and so I guess I just wasn't what they were looking for, but I was what ChiO was looking for. I'm also suprised that the recruitment conselor told me that if I SIP'd that i couldnt do anything for a year if that was not true but in the end It seems i found the place for me anyways, and I like that it's all my own, not my cousins since I seem to follow in her footsteps alot. Sorry this is so long I guess I had more to write than I thought lol. But thank you for all your support and I am going to try very hard to remain active on this board.

PenguinTrax · #**102** 09-20-2006, 11:10 PM

If this isn't a good example of why you should accept the bid you've gotten and give the chapter a try, I don't know what is.

Congrats KitKat - I hope you'll be a very happy little owl!

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Originally Posted by KitKatMac

Alright soo I just got back from all of my bid day celebrations. My pledge class right now is 7 girls and i really like all of them. There will also probably be more after COB. I actually was kind of amused because 4 of the 7 people in my pledge class had Alpha Chi as there first choice and I also heard many girls that ended up in various sororities saying they felt led on by alpha chi. Alpha Chi's pledge class seems fairly big to me and there are a few girls i love in it, but also a few girls that I'm really suprised about ( aka the girl who openly admitted she was purposfully a bitch to every other chapter and the girl who swallowed and then semi chocked on her on gum) so all in all maybe it really wouldnt have been the right place for me. I think I was partially set on my cousin's friend and what the chapter was like when she was there, and I'm not sure that thats what it is anymore. I also think that maybe, i dont remember who wrote this, but that I didn't give the other chapters enough of a chance because I had my mind set on alpha chi. I had a really good time tonight and I looooove our bid day shirts lol. I was so happy to see how happy everyone was to see us and I can't wait to keep going back to the house and move in in January. I also realized that if I wasn't high enough on Alpha Chi's list with my cousins recommendation then I probably would have been even lower without it and so I guess I just wasn't what they were looking for, but I was what ChiO was looking for. I'm also suprised that the recruitment conselor told me that if I SIP'd that i couldnt do anything for a year if that was not true but in the end It seems i found the place for me anyways, and I like that it's all my own, not my cousins since I seem to follow in her footsteps alot. Sorry this is so long I guess I had more to write than I thought lol. But thank you for all your support and I am going to try very hard to remain active on this board.

ASUADPi · #**103** 09-20-2006, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KitKatMac

Alright soo I just got back from all of my bid day celebrations. My pledge class right now is 7 girls and i really like all of them. There will also probably be more after COB. I actually was kind of amused because 4 of the 7 people in my pledge class had Alpha Chi as there first choice and I also heard many girls that ended up in various sororities saying they felt led on by alpha chi. Alpha Chi's pledge class seems fairly big to me and there are a few girls i love in it, but also a few girls that I'm really suprised about ( aka the girl who openly admitted she was purposfully a bitch to every other chapter and the girl who swallowed and then semi chocked on her on gum) so all in all maybe it really wouldnt have been the right place for me. I think I was partially set on my cousin's friend and what the chapter was like when she was there, and I'm not sure that thats what it is anymore. I also think that maybe, i dont remember who wrote this, but that I didn't give the other chapters enough of a chance because I had my mind set on alpha chi. I had a really good time tonight and I looooove our bid day shirts lol. I was so happy to see how happy everyone was to see us and I can't wait to keep going back to the house and move in in January. I also realized that if I wasn't high enough on Alpha Chi's list with my cousins recommendation then I probably would have been even lower without it and so I guess I just wasn't what they were looking for, but I was what ChiO was looking for. I'm also suprised that the recruitment conselor told me that if I SIP'd that i couldnt do anything for a year if that was not true but in the end It seems i found the place for me anyways, and I like that it's all my own, not my cousins since I seem to follow in her footsteps alot. Sorry this is so long I guess I had more to write than I thought lol. But thank you for all your support and I am going to try very hard to remain active on this board.

I am so happy that you gave Chi-O a chance and that you had a great time at your bid day celebration.

I hope you have a wonderful and amazing pledge period!

KSUViolet06 · #**104** 09-20-2006, 11:41 PM

This is a good example of WHY girls should accept their bid if they receive one. Every girl I know who went ahead and accepted a bid to their second choice is so happy now!

violetpretty · #**105** 09-21-2006, 12:49 AM

I'm so glad that you gave it a shot and you are happy now! Enjoy your new member period at Chi Omega!