Is it worth trying?

FuzzieAlum · #1 08-25-2007, 10:42 AM

The lists for the second parties really can't be made before the first parties. While I don't know how any other sorority except my own makes membership decisions, I'll just say that would very much violate our rules. That doesn't mean, of course, that sororities don't have a pretty darn good idea of whom they would like to see on that list.

aopirose · #2 08-25-2007, 01:42 PM

You might get in and you might not but at least you won’t have to wonder “what if.” If you do decide to go through, keep an open mind and keep trying to find recs.

hottytoddychick · #3 08-25-2007, 02:12 PM

I registered this morning. Now I'm scrambling to find people who can do recs for me. I'm excited! Water parties are tomorrow, and I have no clue what to wear! Someone said jeans and a tee-shirt? Any one know for sure? And I will definitely post my rush story.

cuteASAbug · #4 08-25-2007, 02:44 PM

I really don't want to be negative or rain on your parade but I have to say that if recruitment starts tomorrow, good luck getting recs today. The sororities have been receiving recs (probably) all summer and even if you can get recs today, the sororities will see that you waited until the last minute to get them in.

hottytoddychick · #5 08-25-2007, 02:46 PM

Water parties are tomorrow, but formal recruitment isn't until Sept. 23. I know that impressions will still be made before then, but surely I can't be the last person to register. It's open until Sept. 14.

cuteASAbug · #6 08-25-2007, 02:47 PM

They stretch recruitment out for a month? How does that work? What are water parties? Good luck!

hottytoddychick · #7 08-25-2007, 03:05 PM

From what I understand it's kind of just a "test the waters" type thing. No decorations, nothing fancy, just water and girls. I'm still learning, though, so anybody feel free to correct me!

AlphaFrog · #8 08-25-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hottytoddychick

I registered this morning. Now I'm scrambling to find people who can do recs for me. I'm excited! Water parties are tomorrow, and I have no clue what to wear! Someone said jeans and a tee-shirt? Any one know for sure? And I will definitely post my rush story.

Check the website, but I'm pretty sure jeans and a Tshirt would NOT be a good idea for SEC Rush. Especially coming in with such a disadvantage.

Go with whatever the website suggests, and probably even kick that up a notch (but don't OVERDO). If the web says jeans and a nice top, I would lean towards kahkis/capris and a nice top. Maybe even a longer jeanskirt (but realize that you may either end up sitting on the floor, or sitting in a chair with someone sitting on the floor in front of you).

Lastly, normally we recommend Jrs in SEC Rush to KEEP AN OPEN MIND and accept whatever bid you get and be lucky that you got one...however if you in fact do need to take out a loan to pay for it, be VERY sure that you feel at least somewhat comfortable with the house before doing something so drastic.

hottytoddychick · #9 08-25-2007, 06:42 PM

I'm definitely going to be sure I like the girls in whichever, if any, sororities I get a bid from. I don't know if I would be willing to take out a loan if I'm only luke-warm toward the girls. I don't know, I guess I'll figure that out later.

My recs are slowing starting to come together. I found out who my gamma chis are and I'm very excited.

I talked to a different gamma chi, and I told her I'd heard jeans & tee, and also a sundress. She said shorts and a tee-shirt, but I'm thinking khaki shorts and a cute, conservative, not "going out" top. Maybe a polo type shirt? I'm going to have to dig through my closet tonight, or maybe go shopping.

My bf said I should bring outfits with different levels of dressy and change ASAP if I notice girls are dressed not in shorts and cute tops. Good idea, maybe?

And thank you to everyone who has posted in here! Y'all have been so helpful!

cuteASAbug · #10 08-25-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hottytoddychick

I'm definitely going to be sure I like the girls in whichever, if any, sororities I get a bid from. I don't know if I would be willing to take out a loan if I'm only luke-warm toward the girls. I don't know, I guess I'll figure that out later.

My recs are slowing starting to come together. I found out who my gamma chis are and I'm very excited.

I talked to a different gamma chi, and I told her I'd heard jeans & tee, and also a sundress. She said shorts and a tee-shirt, but I'm thinking khaki shorts and a cute, conservative, not "going out" top. Maybe a polo type shirt? I'm going to have to dig through my closet tonight, or maybe go shopping.

A polo shirt with nice shorts may probably work. Unless you are an uber-conservative person, you should never wear anything to recruitment (or to any event in which you will be making a first impression) that you would wear to the bar on a Friday night.

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My bf said I should bring outfits with different levels of dressy and change ASAP if I notice girls are dressed not in shorts and cute tops. Good idea, maybe?

I like that idea.