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09-23-2011, 01:48 PM
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Rush parties are not parties in any sense that you've ever experienced before. But you do need to turn down the drama.
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09-23-2011, 02:05 PM
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When I went through rush (informal rush for Alpha Xi Delta), I didn't know a soul. I found out at the first event that the only girl from my HS who went to the school was a sister. She was one of my orientation leaders (she was a year older than me), but I didn't know that she had pledged. Otherwise, I knew no one. I really knew nothing about sororities, either.
That first night - heck, all the nights - I was so nervous. Somehow, though, I found my confidence. Outside of auditions (acting, singing, dancing), I just had never had many experiences meeting a whole room of strangers. I was pretty sheltered as a kid and didn't have a lot of opportunities to meet a bunch of new people, so I've always been a bit shy (once you know me, however, I don't shut up!).
I remember something just clicking that first night. I thought to myself, this is really cool! I can hold my own! I guess I impressed them enough, because they offered me a bid.
I still credit rush as one of my most positive and growing experiences. I was talking to one of my sisters on Facebook a year or two ago. I had posted a status with the question "what is your first memory of me?" (it was a "game" that was going around at the time). She wrote that I was a "very sweet and talkative girl at rush."
So, yeah, take a chill and just let things unfold. The more you're in the moment, the less nervous you'll be. Good luck!
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09-23-2011, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Katmandu
You need to calm down and quit the theatrics.
Everyone is not looking at you and you are not the center of the universe. Once you realize that, you will automatically become more comfortable in crowds and among strangers, because you will know it's not all about YOU.
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This.
Everyone who is going through recruitment is nervous. Everyone is worried about what to say. You have asked if you will get a bid based on varying circumstances ad nauseam on here.
The most valuable piece of advice that I can offer you is this: a drama vortex is rarely given a bid. Focus on the women you are matched with. Answer their questions, but then ask them questions about themselves...and here's the kicker: actually care about their answers!
Good luck to you. You can do it. Many of us walked to recruitment by ourselves. We weren't alone once we made it to the events. You will make friends in your rush group. You will make friends in the different chapters if you try hard enough.
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09-23-2011, 02:19 PM
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Am I the only one who thinks this person is full of shit? I mean come on...
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09-23-2011, 02:21 PM
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Am I the only one who thinks this person is full of shit? I mean come on...
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no...youre not...the...only one.
im surprised that noone....is catching on....to whats happening
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09-23-2011, 02:50 PM
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Sigh... hope springs eternal that we are not being punked by yet another troll. We know we are probably wrong... we still hope.
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09-23-2011, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by IrishLake
Am I the only one who thinks this person is full of shit? I mean come on...
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Nope. I think someone's having some fun with the attentive and polite GC NPCers.
I didn't want to lane swerve and be accused of being mean. 
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09-23-2011, 03:04 PM
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Nope. I think someone's having some fun with the attentive and polite GC NPCers.
I didn't want to lane swerve and be accused of being mean. |
SOME PEOPLE just need to stop arguing and help the troll.
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09-23-2011, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by knight_shadow
SOME PEOPLE just need to stop arguing and help the troll.
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Yes what would he/she do without GC. 
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09-23-2011, 03:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Katmandu
You need to calm down and quit the theatrics.
Everyone is not looking at you and you are not the center of the universe. Once you realize that, you will automatically become more comfortable in crowds and among strangers, because you will know it's not all about YOU.
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Ditto.
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For after all, he was only human. He wasn't a dog.”
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Warning: The above post may be dripping in sarcasm and full of smartassedness.
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09-23-2011, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by IrishLake
Am I the only one who thinks this person is full of shit? I mean come on...
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Nope. You're not. Either she is a troll or she is the most obnoxious rushee ever. (I'm done calling it recruitment and calling rushees PNMs. Done. )
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09-23-2011, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Katmandu
(I'm done calling it recruitment and calling rushees PNMs. Done. )
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Ooooooohhhhh you're gonna get in trouble!!!! 
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09-23-2011, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Katmandu
(I'm done calling it recruitment and calling rushees PNMs. Done. )
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Ooooooohhhhh you're gonna get in trouble!!!! |
Yep. Trouble, indeed.
Katmandu, I'm afraid you've been reported.
To the rush chair.
I hope you can out-run her.
GO!
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Last edited by SydneyK; 09-23-2011 at 05:08 PM.
Reason: oops, forgot to delete the irrelevant stuff. cause you know this is serious business and we can't have irrelevant things!
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09-23-2011, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Katmandu
Nope. You're not. Either she is a troll or she is the most obnoxious rushee ever. (I'm done calling it recruitment and calling rushees PNMs. Done. )
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Will you be my new best friend?
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09-23-2011, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by amIblue?
Will you be my new best friend?
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Yes, I will. But we better RUN!! The recruitment police are on to us!
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