NWgirl's Fall '07 Recruitment at University of Washington!

[Leslie Anne]

Congratulations on enjoying your parties!

I'm sorry you weren't initially happy with your invitations but hang in there. Cuts are really hard to take but like MerryGPhiB said, we've all been there. (and survived!)

I'm going to remind you of what you posted before Recruitment started:

Originally Posted by northwestgirl

I’m looking forward to the community of women who will support, encourage, challenge and guide me through not only these next for years, but also for a lifetime.

This is so important! Once Recruitment ends, the decorations come down and the cheering stops, what's left is a group of women sharing a sisterhood through the average daily routine. Some chapters are better at "putting on a show" during Recruitment but that doesn't always mean that they have the strongest sisterhood.

You've done a great job so far of looking for the qualities that matter most. Just keep doing that -- I have a feeling you're going to find the sisterhood you're looking for.

[SigKapAngel767]

Good luck!!! Follow your heart, you can't go wrong!!!

[sarasmile]

Good luck!

I'm glad you decided against dropping out. You still have houses that you love, and in the end it all gets narrowed down to one...no matter if you attended 4 or 6 parties from this round, you still only get that one in the end.

[thetaprincess]

It only takes one house to love and be a member of and you end up where you are suppose to be . Have a great preference!

[blondebutsmart]

northwestgirl, thanks for your honest comments. I don't think there's anything wrong with talking about the negatives in a situation, as you sound like you have evaluated things in a thoughtful manner--as opposed to quick, shallow judgments.

Good luck! I'm sure everything will work out for the best! Can't wait to hear from you again.

[Benzgirl]

Good luck to you in today's parties. Wishing you the best in your top two.
Sorry, I can't root for your dawgs though.

[KSUViolet06]

I'm sorry you're having such a tough day. Something to remember is that in the end, all you need is one.

[UWcutie]

Hey girlie... so how did your last day of rush go my UW buddy? Hope you had a spectacular day...or close to spectacular...

[northwestgirl]

Alright everyone...just so you can read this and be done if you want:

I dropped out today.

It's a really long story, but honestly, I am happy with my choice and know that for at least this moment in my life, it is the right one for me. Formal rush apparently just wasn't for me. I didn't like it, as much as I tried to look at the good sides. The conversations were fake all things considered, the girls can only tell you so much, and even if you think everything is going great...my experience has been that it's really not.

I got back to the two of my least favorites today, and as I left my first party, I knew that it wasn't working. I wasn't excited or looking forward to what is suppost to be an amazing day. I didn't feel like myself anymore, I don't even know who I was trying to be.

I felt like even though the two houses I was invited back to presented me with an amazing opportunity, I didn't feel good enough to take it. At my last house, a house that I have always felt confortable at, I talked to the girl that I always thought would be my "big sis". It was hard. I cried. But as our conversation continued she could tell what I needed to do.

There is more, but for now I would like to leave it be. I am going through informal though, in case you were wondering. My RC signed me up this afternoon. If nothing more, I think that time for my will cement my choice to be a right one. I am perfectly fine waiting a couple of quarters to know for sure. As I've said before, this is a commitment that I am taking to heart, and I need to feel confident and good when I'm doing in to it.

Thank you all for your amazing support. I wish my fellow UW pnms a WONDERFUL time with their new sisters tomorrow. It's an experience that I hope to have soon!

[AXOUW]

NWgirl, I'm so sorry to hear that your day didn't go well. But i'm proud of you for making that decision. I'm sure it was really tough for you to do, but in the end you need to do what you feel is right and I think you did do that. I'm glad you signed up for informal. Please keep us updated on how it all goes, I wish you nothing but the best. No matter what, you are going to have a great time at UW!!

[UWcutie]

Awww that sounds like such a tough decision you made. Everything will work out though, and I heard informal recruitment is amazing, too. I'm kinda scared that i let my RC convince me to put my last choice on my preference card. What if I end up there? I probably will adapt, but you never know how things will go... ughhh. At least you can rest easy tonight... I'm still almost a nervous wreck haha. One of my friends dropped out today, too... another was thinking of it, and I don't know how that went for her.
Anyways, it was really fun talking to you through this whole thing. See ya around campus.
xoxo

[LoggerTheta]

Northwestgirl:

One of my friends at UW a couple years ago was in the same situation. She was dropped from her favorite houses early on. She also felt like formal recruitment was not suiting her. She went through informal, and I am happy to say she found her home at a chapter that suited her VERY WELL. It can be done, and I applaud you for your perserverance.

[pinkyphimu]

i am sorry to hear that you dropped out of formal recruitment, however, i am proud of you for doing what was best for you. your attitude throughout the week has been very positive. i am sure you will find a home at UW whether it is in a greek org or in some other niche on campus. good luck and keep us posted how school is going!

[Benzgirl]

Even though it was hard, you made a very mature decision. As others have said, you might consider Informal. It's less stressful and gives you time to evaluate your options.

Get some rest today and take time for yourself. You deserve it.

[thetaprincess]

COB came be at lot of fun. You get to meet the girls on much more an informal way. Best of luck to you. Tell us how it works out.