My live recruitment story, Spring 2008 - Page 2

srmom · #16 01-23-2008, 06:21 PM

Good Luck!!! And, have fun tonight!!

FlaGirl07 · #17 01-23-2008, 11:54 PM

OMG everyone, so the first event was tonight and it was fabulous! I was so nervous because I came alone. I chatted with a lot of the girls for about 2 hours and they took me on a tour of their house. There's another event tomorrow night.

Can't wait!

lindz0722 · #18 01-24-2008, 12:11 AM

Glad you had fun, FlaGirl!!

I'm glad you have the opportunity to see firsthand that "popularity" of a chapter isn't everything, and it certainly is not the only indicator of a strong sisterhood.

KSUViolet06 · #19 01-24-2008, 12:34 AM

It's great that you had a good time. At the end of the day, it's the GIRLS that make a chapter, not how "popular" it is. And really, "popularity" is relative. It varies depending on who you ask. It's also something that could change from year to year. And it does not indicate how strong the sisterhood is. I'm glad you can see that.

FSUZeta · #20 01-24-2008, 09:34 AM

popular schmopular. you had fun, liked the girls, they seemed excited to see you-that's what matters!

have fun tonight!

SigKapAngel767 · #21 01-24-2008, 11:48 AM

Sisterhood trumps popularity anyday. Popularity won't pick you up in the middle of the night if you've had too much to drink at the bar and you know you can't drive home. But Sisterhood would be there in two shakes of a lamb's tail.

Hayley2007 · #22 01-24-2008, 01:32 PM

Awww congrats! Good luck tonight!

tinydancer16 · #23 01-24-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SigKapAngel767

Sisterhood trumps popularity anyday. Popularity won't pick you up in the middle of the night if you've had too much to drink at the bar and you know you can't drive home. But Sisterhood would be there in two shakes of a lamb's tail.

Ah! I love this!!

And it's soooo true FlaGirl, take note. Just because you're popular doesn't mean you'll be happy, and just because a chapter seems popular doesn't mean that they're not covering a whole bunch of internal unrest. Go with your gut!

SthrnZeta · #24 01-24-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tinydancer16

Ah! I love this!!

And it's soooo true FlaGirl, take note. Just because you're popular doesn't mean you'll be happy, and just because a chapter seems popular doesn't mean that they're not covering a whole bunch of internal unrest. Go with your gut!

That last bit is especially true. A chapter on my campus was really popular but I was always hearing about their internal drama - everything from stealing a sister's boyfriend to eating disorders, hazing, you name it. My chapter wasn't so popular but I ended up living with one of my littles my senior year and our chapter just felt pretty tight in comparison to the others on campus. Bravo for keeping an open mind and looking for what's important in a sorority!

FlaGirl07 · #25 01-25-2008, 12:46 AM

OK So i got back from the second event a little while ago and it was great! Bids will be given out soon so I'll be all anxious until then. I feel really good about it so far, but you never know what may happen. I love their house and I can definitely see myself tied to these ladies for life.

3 days til I know!

FSUZeta · #26 01-25-2008, 08:52 AM

so glad to hear that you had a good time-again!

Thetagirl218 · #27 01-25-2008, 07:17 PM

I can't wait to hear more!!

twinkle555 · #28 01-27-2008, 02:27 AM

YES! i did that and it will drive u nuts! seriously, just relax...you had a long few days and you deserve to give ur brain a rest! good luck tomorrow!

KSUViolet06 · #29 01-27-2008, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FlaGirl07

Did anyone else feel this way during rush?

You sound EXACTLY like I did in MY rush thread 4 years ago! I was doing spring recruitment with just one sorority that I ended up absolutely loving. After like a week of events and feeling really at home with the girls, it was so hard not to freak out and wonder if they felt the same!

My best advice is to do hamework, hang out with friends, do whatever it takes to keep yourself from sitting around worrying about whether or not you'll get a bid--otherwise you'll go nuts!

Best of luck to you!

breathesgelatin · #30 01-27-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FlaGirl07

So bid day is tomorrow and i've really been psyching myself out. I'm so afraid I'm not going to get a bid and I keep running the last week through my head trying to remember my every move and word with these girls...The ones I met all made subtle comments about how I've made a good impression and everything, but I still have this nagging feeling...

Did anyone else feel this way during rush?

um, yes! I think that's just the nature of it, to have insecurities--good luck m'dear!