A Different Kind of Live Recruitment Story

[ASTalumna06]

First of all, thank you for all of the warm words and encouraging statements. I am very excited about this recruitment period.

So as I mentioned, the girls had a second recruitment party on Wednesday. This is a popular day for late classes, and a lot of the PNMs from Tuesday’s party indicated to us that they would not be able to attend that night. But there were still 6 PNMs that attended. All but one of them had been there the night before. I think it was almost better that there were only 6 girls, because it allowed all of the sisters to get to know them a little better.

At that event, the girls decorated and ate cookies. It was nice and relaxing, gave them something to do, and something to eat! These 6 PNMs seemed really interested, and everyone seemed to get along really well. That night I could overhear conversations a little better than the night before and they were talking about everything from how their day went, to the professors they like, to what made them come to the recruitment parties, etc., etc.

I actually talked to one girl a little more than the others, and she was really cute and fun. We talked about the most random stuff, but it was a good conversation, and it was rather interesting.

Overall, the PNMs who are attending their recruitment events seem to be interested for all of the right reasons, and they are asking A LOT of questions. The funny thing is, quite a few of them have asked about hazing. Understanding that it’s probably a concern among most PNMs, we’ve answered their questions and clearly stated that we don’t haze at all. Some of them still seem a little worried about it, but I don’t think it will turn them away entirely. And the PNMs who have really been getting to know the sisters have seemed to completely put it out of their minds. But I think the fact that they’re speaking up and voicing their concerns is a good thing.

On Friday night, the girls went to the movies. Once again, 6 PNMs showed up. A few of them were the ones who attended the event on Wednesday night, and then there were a few new girls. (I still don’t know where they’re all coming from!) But I’ve heard it was successful, and the sisters told me that they all really enjoyed themselves… and the movie!

Afterward, they decided to go back to one of the sisters’ apartments, and they ate, talked, and played charades, I believe. All of the PNMs from that night said they planned to attend the next recruitment event.

…Which is tonight! So I’ll be sure to update you all on what happens!