Ready or Not, Here I Come Cyprus-Rhodes! (A "Greek" Based Recruitment Story)

[18andRushing]

I was so nervous as I walked to my meeting spot. I just had to get Ashleigh. If I don’t, I don’t know what I’ll do. Think positive! But, if I only go back to Beth, I’m going to drop most likely. I didn’t click with them really. I get there and sit down on the steps, after saying hi to my Gamma Chi’s. I started talking to some girls. Finally it was time to get our schedules! I grab it, search and search. Something…something….something….ASHLEIGH! Yes! Then I looked at my schedule for real. Beth…Break…Break…Ashleigh. It was a lame schedule with a 3 hour break, but still good. I headed out.

Beth: When I got in, I was greeted by someone who went to my HS. I didn’t really know her, but she acted like she knew me, which felt really weird. We talked a little bit, then others joined us. I talked to the other girls, too. We went upstairs and got flowers and sat through a ceremony. I was a little upset at the other PNM’s who slouched in their chairs, arms crossed, glaring at the ground, with a very annoyed/mad face. At least pretend you are having a good time. I could tell these girls put a lot of work into recruitment, and their hard work wasn’t being appreciated. I left, but with no real connection at all. I don’t think I’ll even put them on my Bid Card.

Break: I went home and did some homework. 3 hours is a long time. I got re-ready and headed out for the amazing Ashleigh!

Ashleigh: I got there a little early, so I sat and talked with my Gamma Chi’s, who happened to be at that house. Once people started arriving I noticed a bunch of my friends there. Would these be my sisters? A warm feeling fell upon me. We headed for the line, and waited to be announced into the beautiful home. As I walked to the door, the President touched my arm and kindly asked my last name. I hadn’t put it on there, and she felt bad about having to ask once again. But we laughed. I stepped forward with my name and looked around at the smiling faces. No one was moving, but then from out of the back, someone walked towards me. I knew this girl, but I didn’t know she was in this chapter. A huge grin stretched across my face when I saw her and she returned the smile. We walked to a dining room chatting. I couldn’t believe this. She chose me to talk to! I know it wasn’t that big of a coincidence, but that I ended up here, with my mentor, was just amazing. We talked and talked. It was amazing. Then we headed upstairs to a room. The house was beautiful and I could really imagine myself living here. We kept talking and with the other girls in the room this time. It was so nice. Afterwards we headed downstairs for a ceremony. The girls sang and told stories. It was really meaningful. As we headed out, she was really sincere. She said she hoped to see me tomorrow, but if not we’d see each other in class. She said stuff about preferencing is a hard process and where I ended up would be the right place. I absolutely knew I wanted to be here, that I would suicide this house. I left the house knowing I would be back in just 24 short hours.

Preferencing was of course easy. I walked with my Gamma Chi’s to the room. We got our sheets, explanations, and rules. I filled out my Bid card, signed my name, and got in line. I left for the lab, filled out the one house, and got ready to hit submit. I was ready.

As I left I was happy, like everything was right. I headed for dinner, still in my homecoming dress. I no longer felt odd in the dress, but accepted and natural. I was me, and I found my home hopefully. I jumped with glee with my friends after telling them my story. They were happy for me, even though they did not rush. I can’t wait. I could not concentrate on my homework all night, just hoping I would not get that dreadful call. I am not sure if this school does that, I forgot to ask, but I did have to write my phone number down. The seconds are ticking until the amazing Day.