Auburn Recruitment Starts in 2 Weeks!!! - Page 4

DubaiSis · #1 08-10-2011, 08:38 AM

And you can put a positive spin on it. If they were going to cut you eventually anyway, this allows you to focus all your attention on a smaller group of chapters, and hopefully be less frazzled, tired, distressed, etc.

FSUZeta · #2 08-10-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DubaiSis

And you can put a positive spin on it. If they were going to cut you eventually anyway, this allows you to focus all your attention on a smaller group of chapters, and hopefully be less frazzled, tired, distressed, etc.

a great way to look at things. wareagle, when i am down or stressed, a little exercise always helps. maybe you could go to the campus gym and run on the treadmill for a little bit. good luck to you!

MaggieXi · #3 08-10-2011, 09:56 AM

Just think - you may have one up on the girls who will be attending the same parties tomorrow. You will be well rested and have your thoughts better collected! Stay calm and recruitment on!

lawgal · #4 08-10-2011, 12:01 PM

WHen my daughter (an out of state pnm) went through recruitment two years ago, her biggest cuts were early on but she kept her favorites right through to the end. One of her now best friends and sisters was disappointed by some of her cuts early on but stuck it out and now is one of the strongest sisters in the chapter. They never would have become such good friends if she had caved. Remember that the girls that you eventually pledge with will become the strongest part of your college life so do not get discouraged! The girls going through recruitment with you are the cream of the freshman class and will be great sisters wherever you end up if you do not give up!

carnation · #5 08-10-2011, 12:02 PM

DubaiSis · #6 08-10-2011, 01:00 PM

Well, should that be the outcome, you can deal with that too. But one thing at a time. All you need to focus on right now is rush. If that end comes too soon, THEN you can start thinking of other clubs and organizations you can get involved in.

FuturePNMMom · #7 08-10-2011, 01:46 PM

My daughter got 9 invites. Three of her four early favorites are still on the list.

She was a little disappointed that two of the ones she really liked are no longer on her list, but went off to her first party excited about her opportunities. Another long two days ahead for those of us waiting for information.

FSUZeta · #8 08-10-2011, 01:47 PM

good for her!! continued good wishes.

Lavalier · #9 08-10-2011, 09:55 PM

Anyone with any news this evening? My daughter really enjoyed today more as she began to see the personalities of each house through their philanthropies. The decorations and cute touches were really impressive...the crafts were fun.... overall - much more relaxed and natural. Hope tomorrow is a wonderful day for all the girls!!! (especially for you Wareagle!!!)

Gamomof2 · #10 08-10-2011, 10:22 PM

Daughter had 7 parties. Two of which were awkward ones from Monday and today's parties helped turn that around. Definitely said it was a slap not to get invited back to two groups that she thought she had a connection and good rapport with.

She said that the crafts were fun and one in particular touched her heart. She has the last 2 parties tomorrow and has said that those two groups went well the first time and she could only see her view of them getting stronger.

On our other front her friend at Valdosta started her rush tonight with Philanthropy. There are 6 sororities at this school. So one night for each round. Last night they had a quick "kick-off" party where the sororities came in and sang a song for all the girls then left. Their Gamma Chi's explained everything to them about the week and then had a dinner for them. She said she never knew sitting down talking to someone could be so exhausting.

wareagle93 · #11 08-10-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamomof2

Daughter had 7 parties. Two of which were awkward ones from Monday and today's parties helped turn that around. Definitely said it was a slap not to get invited back to two groups that she thought she had a connection and good rapport with.

She said that the crafts were fun and one in particular touched her heart. She has the last 2 parties tomorrow and has said that those two groups went well the first time and she could only see her view of them getting stronger.

On our other front her friend at Valdosta started her rush tonight with Philanthropy. There are 6 sororities at this school. So one night for each round. Last night they had a quick "kick-off" party where the sororities came in and sang a song for all the girls then left. Their Gamma Chi's explained everything to them about the week and then had a dinner for them. She said she never knew sitting down talking to someone could be so exhausting.

Thanks for the update! Best of luck to your daughter and her friend!

lovespink88 · #12 08-10-2011, 10:36 PM

OK how many people are going through recruitment/have daughters going through recruitment in this thread? It's been a long day so I want make sure I haven't missed anything:

PNMs:
wareagle
sdtennisgal
Aubie123

PNMs' Moms:
Auburnmom85
Gamomof2 (who is posting for 3 PNMs!)
Lavalier
FuturePNMmom

The Auburn thread is always entertaining cause there's so many people posting at once!

sdtennisgal · #13 08-11-2011, 01:29 AM

lovespink88: OK how many people are going through recruitment/have daughters going through recruitment in this thread? It's been a long day so I want make sure I haven't missed anything:

PNMs:
wareagle
sdtennisgal
Aubie123

Oh, Lovespink88, how I WISH I was young enough to be a PNM (...and knowing everything I know now and making my current income). No, I was just offering some advice to our PNM Wareagle.

Sorry for the confusion there...

carnation · #14 08-11-2011, 08:53 AM

NOOOOO, I would never want to have to rush again --even with what I know now! AU recruitment is forever burned into my brain all these years later!

Gamomof2 · #15 08-11-2011, 01:41 PM

Posting on 2 PNM's not 3.

2 parties today. Both went well. First party she talked the whole time with her person and they never made it to the craft. But it was just the two of them talking, no extra introductions. Hum?

Since she had 7 parties her list for skit invites that she submitted was the same. Now she'll see in the morning how many have her back again. She's gone to eat lunch with her pi chi group and then back to the room for a while. Surprise gift from her boyfriend should arrive today so that will put a smile on her face. He moved into his dorm yesterday at a different SEC school. Waiting to see if he decides to pledge. He's been approached during the summer but hasn't decided.