A Live Recruitment Story!

[lovespink88]

Originally Posted by goneskating

First round of recruitment is over! It was extremely overwhelming and I was incredibly nervous.


Vineyard Vines: I had such a good time at this house! Prior to this party, I was shaking like a leaf. The girls were all stunning, it was pretty intimidating. The second I started talking with the girls, though, I felt really comfortable and had some really easy conversations. I also noticed that the sisters all seemed to be really close! The ones who weren't with PNMs were talking and laughing and seemed to be having a great time. The time flew by and I was sad when it was time to go. I left the party with a huge smile on my face.

Rugby: I LOVED the girls here. I had a lot in common with all the girls who I talked to, and I could really see myself fitting in here. The girls seemed both intelligent and fun to hang out with! Again, I left the party feeling great about the sorority.

Lilly Pulitzer: Apparently this house is the "top" house on campus. I didn't know what to expect going in to the party. The girls I talked to were all nice, and seemed to put extreme importance on their grades and their philanthropy. One girl told me that they weren't your "typical ditzy sorority girls". I didn't like that she said that. Most of my conversations were mainly about the sorority, and it didn't feel personal. I left the house a little disappointed.

J Crew: I was disappointed with this house. The girls I talked to were nice, but they seemed distant and not very engaged with the conversations. One conversation was especially awkward. The sisters who were not with PNMs seemed to be mulling around, and I didn't get a strong sense of sisterhood.

Madewell: I adored the girls I met here. Again, I was intimidated at first by how gorgeous everyone was, but they were SO sweet and easy to talk to, and I had some really good personal conversations. I could really see myself fitting in here.

BCBG: I felt so awkward here. I'm not a shy person so I was able to force conversation, but I felt like I was interviewing the girls who were rushing me. They didn't ask me many questions and didn't seem to know what to say. I was disappointed.


Chloe: The girls were friendly, but they talked at me about their sorority almost the whole time. I really didn't feel a connection with anyone here. I didn't sense a strong sisterhood between the girls.


At the end of the first round, we had to choose our top 5 and rank our bottom two. I ended up choosing (in no particular order):

1. Vineyard Vines
1. Rugby
1. Lilly Pulitzer
1. Madewell
1. J Crew

2. Chloe
3. BCBG

I'm sitting here in my room now, waiting nervously for the "knocks" period to be over (or for a text from my rho chis telling my group that we're all clear). I'm nervous that I won't be invited back to my favorite houses and wondering if I left an impression, or if I said something awkward...I hope I make it to round 2!

I'm still feeling EB on this one but QFP is needed regardless.