Auburn University Rush--Fall 2007 - Page 2

AChiOhSnap · #1 08-12-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AGDee

One thing that I think is really fun about it is that 3 random GC posters who know women going through recruitment at the same school could conceivably have their loved ones ending up as sisters!

Hasn't that happened in the past? And wasn't there one year where two PNMs found out after their reveal that they went to the same school and realized they'd actually been in the same recruitment group or something?

Anyway, I'm as anxious as you are, AuburnMom... if your daughter maximized her options tonight then barring some catastrophe, this could very well be your daughter's last night as an independent woman... and tomorrow will be the first day of her new life as a ___________ (go Ireland!) Can't wait to hear.

LOVEinZTA · #2 08-12-2007, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AuburnMom

[COLOR=black]So, here's the part of the story that is amusing, he walked into the office about 10 minutes ago and asked what I was doing. Again I was vague in my answer. Then he looked at me oddly and asked "Are you having an internet affair I need to be aware of?"

Well I mean, aren't we all having a bit of a love affair with GC? I totally know what you mean though, my boyfriend has definitely questioned me because of the amount of time I'm sitting on my laptop laughing at posts!

I'm so excited for your daughter! I think this will be the only thread I get to actually read the end of before September though because I'll be whisked away to work week and recruitment land on Tuesday!

Fleur de Lis · #3 08-12-2007, 10:51 PM

So, here's the part of the story that is amusing, he walked into the office about 10 minutes ago and asked what I was doing. Again I was vague in my answer. Then he looked at me oddly and asked "Are you having an internet affair I need to be aware of?" I laughed so hard; then we laughed so hard. I ended up showing him the thread. I thought it would be better that he felt that I was slightly obsessed with Greek Chat vs. him thinking I am cheating on him.

Haha, I just kicked my husband out of the room so I could read GC without him making fun of me!! I love these recruitment threads!! I am *not so secretly* hoping Kate goes Kappa - it sounds like any sorority would be fortunate to have her. I can't wait to hear!

Fleur de Lis · #4 08-12-2007, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleur de Lis

So, here's the part of the story that is amusing, he walked into the office about 10 minutes ago and asked what I was doing. Again I was vague in my answer. Then he looked at me oddly and asked "Are you having an internet affair I need to be aware of?" I laughed so hard; then we laughed so hard. I ended up showing him the thread. I thought it would be better that he felt that I was slightly obsessed with Greek Chat vs. him thinking I am cheating on him.

Haha, I just kicked my husband out of the room so I could read GC without him making fun of me!! I love these recruitment threads!! I am *not so secretly* hoping Kate goes Kappa - it sounds like any sorority would be fortunate to have her. I can't wait to hear!

WarEagle07 · #5 09-01-2007, 10:31 AM

I would love to have an update on how ALL of the girls involved in this thread are doing at this point. How is life for Elainbenice's sister, and how did things turn out for Mom2 and what about SECmom and Auburn Mom? Any updates Carnation?

carnation · #6 09-01-2007, 11:00 AM

I know that some of the PNMs signed up for open rush but haven't heard anything. You guys let us know how you or your daughters are doing!

AngieWashU · #7 09-13-2007, 06:32 PM

Kate: Welcome to DG!!!!

Momto2gals · #8 10-10-2007, 02:10 PM

Hello
Well, I saw that Carnation was wanting an update, I had popped in here to send a private message to someone ..

My Daughter is doing marvelously at Auburn! She LOVES it there!
She has averages so far of All As and one High B...so we can say that
Her classes are going very smoothly with the acception of History - her professor doesn't use a book and is teaching some BIZARRE stuff (in my opinion).
That is the class she has the B in.
Although it is a High B.

Biology has been a challenge for her, more studying than she was used to in High School, however, she still loves it and has an A average there with all her lab work too.
She is studying quite a bit, hopefully enough.

She doesn't go out that much during the week and since she really doesn't
"party" like some students do she is getting plenty of rest and enjoying life at AU. I think she has only been to one fraternity party so far.

She loves the games and the rolling of toomer's corners.

She has plans on joining one of the bands this spring (perhaps symphony or woodwind ensemble or something) and is considering marching next Fall.

She works a part time job on campus and is finding that a pleasure as well. Her boss is a very nice lady (she says).

She hasn't gained the Freshman 15 (yet) because she walks so much.
She does have her car down there now but mainly uses it for trips to shop, eat out, Church type activities, or to visit a friend at some apartments.

She is actively involved in one of the large Churchs there, goes to about 3 or 4 different things there (including Sunday mornings).

She has joined several clubs or organizations; a math one, a science one, republicans, a "pre-med" type majors club, and a couple of the community service/missions type things ,and I think that is all.
She got an invitation to join an honor society also.

She is on the Aubie committee and is really getting a kick out of that and plans to join that again next Fall.

She is on Mat Cats (wrestling Hostesses) and absolutely LOVES that! She has met some very nice girls in all these clubs (not to mention a few guys too I think although she doesn't talk that much to me about that!! LOL)
She is having fun with Mat Cats learning all about wrestling (since they didn't have that at our local HS) this is also something that she wants to continue on with.

She is growing and maturing in ways that I am proud of.
I still miss her terribly and still have my minutes of difficulties "letting go".

She has signed up for COB and hopefully she will get some invites from some of the sororities that she loved so much when she went through formal recruitment.
She still has her "sorority money" (as we call it, enough for pledge fees, initiation, dues, etc) saved back just in case something should come up and she gets a bid from one of the ones that she wanted (there were mainly like 4 that she wanted the most, but about 5 others that she said she "could" see herself happy in as well).
She is so well rounded, she just gets along with anyone.
She has a lot of amazing character traits and abilities that make me very proud of her.
I do still get tentatively afraid that she still spends too much time (in my opinion) on myspace, IM, email etc. with folks back home. There is so much dadgum immature "DRAMA" in High School and she still misses some of her underclassmen friends.. I will be thankful when she develops more friendships in college and forgets about some of the stuff back home! LOL I guess that will come along with time as she settles in more at Auburn and all.
She has been working this week on her tentative schedule for next semester and just studying a lot as well as going to meetings and socials with the things she is involved in.
We miss her, but we are going back down for Homecoming and the game and all. We have been to one game this fall (one of the "wrong" ones.. LOL)
Well, I hope that everyone else's daughters are having great Freshman year experiences as well.
Y'all take care , God Bless, and

WAR EAGLE!!!

WarEagle07 · #9 10-10-2007, 05:58 PM

So I take it that you are no longer having doubts about Auburn being a good fit for your daughter? If you had it to do over again, would you react differently to your daughter being cut from recruitment? Back in August, you caught a lot of criticism for your remarks regarding Auburn and your daughter and how you handled the whole situation. What advice would you give to parents of future PNM's?

FSUZeta · #10 10-11-2007, 08:32 AM

mom, it sounds like your daughter in not only surviving at auburn, but thriving. great grades, life off of campus and getting involved with varied activities on campus. hopefully, when she comes back after christmas break, she will hear about some cob parties. if not, it sounds like she is doing everything right to set herself up for a competitive rush in the fall.

as to keeping in touch with her h.s. pals(and wishing that she was ready to move on) it will happen. my daughter(who is a sophomore in college) communicates less with her friends still in h.s. than she did last year. i think keeping in touch is a sort of safety valve until they feel established on their college campus.

good luck to your daughter!!

Bamamom13 · #11 10-11-2007, 07:11 PM

I agree with you FSUZeta. My daughter is a sophomore as well. She is home for Fall Break and is not even calling the few she still knows in HS. The separation happens.

ZTA72 · #12 10-11-2007, 09:35 PM

I , too, know what you mean. It's hard for the moms, because, their friends became like family. I miss them and really want them to get together, but they have moved on and so must I. I'm like Peter Pan ( I don't want to grow up).
Love, ZTA72

LOVEinZTA · #13 10-13-2007, 02:20 PM

Okay, perhaps I'm just still young and don't really get it or perhaps it's because I went to school with the same people from 1st grade through high school graduation, but why is it so wrong for someone in college to keep in touch with some of the friends they graduated high school with? I have plenty of friends in college and in my chapter, but I still keep in VERY close contact with 2 of my best friends I had in HS and in pretty close contact with another. Granted, there are many friends I had back then who I really don't talk to anymore. I guess I'm just not understanding why it's a bad thing to have a support system of friends at college and still have friends from your past as well.

FSUZeta · #14 10-13-2007, 04:55 PM

i don't think that anyone said that it is wrong to stay in touch with high school friends. i have been graduated from hs for mucho years and still keep in touch with one dear friend weekly and a few others when the mood strikes.

i would venture to guess that "mom" is afraid that daughter is relying too heavily on her hs friends for social interaction and could get stuck in the high school mindset, not expanding her circle of friends and growing herself. i have seen classmates go off to the same college and not expand their circle of friends-they stay bunched up in the same group they ran around with in hs, doing the same things they did in hs. no personal growth there at all.

carnation · #15 08-14-2009, 08:19 PM

bump for all of us waiting for AU Bid Day 2009!!!!