UIUC Rush Story

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by MVisKD

I am APPALLED to see how disrespectful and plain rude most of the posters on GC have turned out to be...not only on this thread but so many others. It is really disappointing that so many greeks are using this website not to promote and enjoy their chapters, read about others' experiences and perhaps reminisce about their "glory days" but instead as a forum to make fun of others and stomp on others' self esteem.

And come on now, don't you see how this might be a tad self-righteous? At least a little smidgen? You're APPALLED?

Did you read the whole thread here with all the posts and descriptions of chapters that have now been deleted?

Originally Posted by UGAalum94

Did you read the whole thread here with all the posts and descriptions of chapters that have now been deleted?

I'm subscribed to this thread so all the posts and descriptions of the different chapters are saved in that e-mail.

[UGAalum94]

OTW,

I just have to think that some of the people posting didn't get a change to read them. I don't want you to post them or anything. Or at least until her rush is over.

I really enjoyed the thread and I think the OP is quite funny and direct. But it's just really odd to me that people are reacting the way they have in her defense.

The OP is pretty sassy herself and she just doesn't seem like the right candidate for the appeal to kindness.

[MVisKD]

Originally Posted by UGAalum94

And come on now, don't you see how this might be a tad self-righteous? At least a little smidgen? You're APPALLED?

Did you read the whole thread here with all the posts and descriptions of chapters that have now been deleted?

Ok, last post, I promise.

I will say it again, I am APPALLED. And not just on this thread, so many of the threads I have been reading are the same offenders just bitching people out and telling them they suck, their daughters suck, their grammar sucks, they don't know how to be a parent, that they aren't going to get the sorority they want, etc, etc.

I read LMV's posts from day 1 and think she is entitled to her own opinion and deserves to be supported by the people who choose to read her posts. She didn't come here to get bashed, she just wanted to share her story. I personally was not offended by anything she said, nor will I be, even if something negative is/was said about my house. Chapters are as different as all of us are...Even though I think my house is awesome at my particular college, that doesn't mean that everyone else thinks that or that my same house is good at other colleges. Maybe I am not as into it, I don't know. That's just me.

So I am sorry if that seems self righteous - but I would rather be self righteous than hurtful to someone, especially someone I don't know who is young and vulnerable.

Ciao!

[UGAalum94]

I don't think people have a blanket expectation of support here or elsewhere.

I'd institute a basic expectation of polite treatment if I ran the show, but I don't.

But I think you can expect to get back basically the same attitude that you project here.

The OP was pretty critical of many of the chapters, so it seems a little silly to expect that everyone was obligated to support and affirm her.

But I also don't think she's the kind of person who is really bothered by random internet criticism, so very little harm is done.

As I've said several times, it was a fun thread to read and I hope she gets a bid that she wants, but I wouldn't describe her approach to recruitment or posting a recruitment story as exemplary, and apparently, she's realized that too.

[hannahgirl]

popcorn anyone???

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by hannahgirl

popcorn anyone???

I don't think it's going to go that way, but I might be wrong.

I'm certainly not that fired up by it.

This just seems like a weird, weird place to make an argument for kindness to the OP. (not that she doesn't deserve it; she does as much as anyone)

But it wasn't a particularly kind thread from the very first description of rounds.

I think that's what most of us liked about it.

[hannahgirl]

I would just like the thread to go back to what was supposed to be....a recruitment story. yes she has her opinions and is probably going the wrong way about them....but honestly all this bickering and crap is annoying.

And people wonder why GCer's who used to post all the time no longer or very rarely do....its not the same place it used to be.

[IlliniMeg]

I'm so confused!!

Recruitment thread!!!! Please!

I've got no recruitment story here - so far, it's been deleted, not that there's anything wrong with that. Recruitment just started back up today so my source there is no good for a little while. One of the chapters I work with starts today and there's nothing there yet. Recruitment at my new grad school starts this weekend but I don't have any ties here so it's more of a relief that I'm not involved b/c I should be doing school work.

Reruns are still on TV. I'm dying my hair to treat myself and satisfy boredom on a Friday night.

I may just have to post my retro-recruitment thread at UIUC just to take care of my own excitement.

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by IlliniMeg

I'm so confused!!


I may just have to post my retro-recruitment thread at UIUC just to take care of my own excitement.

Humor me!

[IlliniMeg]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

Humor me!

I will - but during the "slow season" (Nov/Dec) - before I moved I was at my parents house and found my rush guide with all my notes. It was hilarious. I'm going back to visit soon and I'll pick it up then.

I just moved and started grad school after 7 years in the working world to make a career change so I'm still adjusting and *need* to be doing school at the moment. (which is why I'm here, clearly )

My recruitment thread is full of DRA-MA so it will be long and it's a better ending than I could have hoped (11 years later) so I want to do it justice.

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by IlliniMeg

My recruitment thread is full of DRA-MA so it will be long and it's a better ending than I could have hoped (11 years later) so I want to do it justice.

I can't wait!

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by IlliniMeg

I will - but during the "slow season" (Nov/Dec) - before I moved I was at my parents house and found my rush guide with all my notes. It was hilarious. I'm going back to visit soon and I'll pick it up then.

I just moved and started grad school after 7 years in the working world to make a career change so I'm still adjusting and *need* to be doing school at the moment. (which is why I'm here, clearly )

My recruitment thread is full of DRA-MA so it will be long and it's a better ending than I could have hoped (11 years later) so I want to do it justice.

Interestingly enough, I first thought you were a member of my chapter who was got her third choice, cried a lot, then went on to be a stellar member, but you have posted more stuff that made me realize I was wrong. I guess that means it happens more often than I thought.

Would love to hear your story, though!