A Midwestern Recruitment Story

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Originally Posted by badgergirl

thanks guys!!

to AOEforme: ohh, oops sorry about that...guess I have alot to learn still

Not to worry about it. We were recently added on to PHA, so I forgive you.

Originally Posted by badgergirl

oh, also I'm a sophomore here, can anyone familiar with the UW greek system let me know if Im at a disadvantage because of that? I will probably graduate the same year as this year's PCs anyhow because I am considering double majoring and traveling abroad.

any insight will be greatly appreciated

Sophomores are generally not at an awful disadvantage, although they will have heavier cuts than freshman. You really need to keep a very open mind and attend all parties you get invitations to as a sophomore. Every house on our campus is fantastic. They all do fabulous philanthropies and do fun events. Every house participates in the All-Greek Activities which are amazing.

Hopefully, you were involved on campus last year. Having friends and a good GPA will improve your recruitment too.

If you have recommendations, they will help you a good deal. If not, oh well.

You can let them know about the double major if it comes up, but you'll still be classified as a sophomore. (After all, a lot of people double major, especially because we don't get minors). Just keep an open mind and wow them with your personality.

Also, if you are a sophomore and have already moved in to an off-campus apartment, tread carefully during Welcome Week. There are sorority women everywhere (seriously) and I've seen many a recruitment ruined during this week. For the 50,000 kids on campus, news travels horribly fast.

Example:
I had a girl come up to me, pulling up her tiny tube-top (with a thong hanging out to boot) in a bar (very obviously underage) and exclaim "OMG! You're president of that classy chapter! We start rush soon! I'm totally excited to be in a sorority! Will you get me in your house?"

I never got a chance to reply because she hugged me and ran off to do shots. I recognized her when she came in to recruitment. She, obviously, had no clue she had ever personally met me.

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But back to the main point: Don't worry too much about your sophomore status. You will experience harsher cuts but likely still end up in a house. In the words of a past president of our PHA, "Nearly every girl who truly opens her heart to finding her home will find one here at Wisconsin".

Let me know if you have any other questions!