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Day 2: Philanthropy
I went home after my first day really excited but nervous. I knew that recruitment had just start and I still had a lot to learn, but I was already picturing myself in Bones’, Lost’s and Friend’s letters. I talked with the girls on my hall and everyone else had a tiring but really fun day too! Bones was everrrrrryone’s favorite. I knew they were a pretty popular chapter, but I though I’d really been memorable to a lot of the girls there and hoped I’d be back.
Roommate was pretty caught up in wanting to be in a “top tier” chapter. Her favorites were, Bones, Say Yes to the Dress , Friends , and Sex and the City. She was pretty adamant that only those four could possibly be for her.
Hallmate #1 was the younger sister of Carrie in Sex and the City. However, that chapter was only her third choice! I was shocked! She really like Bones, and Lost as well!
I went to pick up my party schedule with a knot in my stomach I was so nervous! I knew it would be another long day and It would be really horrible if I was really unhappy with my schedule. We could go to a max of 9 parties today. There were girls who had gotten there before me and had seen there lists and were already crying or just being silent. Some also looked really happy! But the girl who got hers right before mine took one look at it and walked out (I found out later that she’d only been invited back two places.) I WAS SO SCARED. I just decided that I would try and stay classy and just be glad that anyone asked me back at all. When my Rho Chi handed it to me I had:
Grey’s Anatomy
The O.C.
Mad Men
30 Rock
Psych
Friends
Parks and Recreation
Sex and the City
Say Yes to the Dress
I was so disappointed not to see Bones on my list! I wasn’t all that surprised, though. I knew that had cut a lot of girls early on. I was definitely super sad not to be going back. I was kind of bummed/ in shock for my first few parties, but I eventually was fine. I was pretty surprised not to see Lost on my list either! I really liked them and really thought they liked me. I was the only one in my group to get cut from them, which was weird… but I got over it. I knew I’d have new favorites today!
Grey’s Anatomy was first. The girl I spoke to really only seemed to know like two key facts about their philanthropy and she just kept repeating them over and over. She was a senior, so I’d really wished she knew a little more. Their decorations were very cute, but none of the girls seemed really informed or really knew what to talk about in this round. I felt weird.
The O.C. was next. I had actually been to their philanthropy event in the fall with some friends. It was a really cool event so I was glad to discuss it with them! They were so happy that I’d been and that I knew about it. They kept calling over girls and being like “Sister Sally, you’ve gotta meet theGOODDDlife! She went to our philanthropy!” it was so exciting! They also all seemed to really know a lot about their cause and really believe in it. I really liked it. Again I just felt really comfortable and relaxed here the whole time.
Mad Men was next. I didn’t really relate to their philanthropy at all (but I guess that’s not really their fault). They all seemed really excited about it and everyone was really sweet, but I just didn’t really click today. I wouldn’t be heartbroken if I had to go back, but I just wasn’t feeling it today.
30 Rock was next. I really wasn’t looking forward to going back here. I went in and they all seemed to know a lot about me, which was flattering but also kind of awkward. I just wasn’t clicking with any of the girls. I also kept asking what kind of events they do for their philanthropy and no one knew. It was just really unimpressive.
Psych was next. Again their house and decorations looked great! Their philanthropy was just not something I was passionate about at all and also not really something I could relate to. Its just not really a salient issue and while everyone was informed, no one really seemed to passionate about it either. But still everyone was pretty nice and I’d be ok to go back!
Friends was next and I was so excited to go back! Their decorations were amazing! The three girls I talked to knew soooo much about their philanthropy! Not only was their cause really great and really a passion of mine, but their event seemed like SO MUCH FUN. Just hearing them talk about it really made me want to get involved! All the girls I talked to were really funny and beautiful and I think they really liked me. They were definitely my new favorite!!!
Parks and Recreation was next. I still to this day have no idea what this chapters philanthropy event actually is. They played a brief video about it and then the girls I spoke to completely changed the subject. When I asked they just told me what they raised money for, not what they actually did. I was a little confused. They were pretty nice though.
Sex and the City was next. Pretty much everyone knows their philanthropy and again, its one that’s very close to me. Their cause is definitely amazing, and while their event isn’t as glamorous as others, you could just tell that all of the girls cared so much and were really passionate about their philanthropy. I was so impressed. There wasn’t a lot of chit chat today so I was a little worried I didn’t make an impression, but I definitely wanted to go back!
Say Yes to the Dress was last. I had THE BEST time at this house today. I literally laughed for the entire time we were there. At one point there were 3 sisters and me, standing around cracking up until one of the other girls (I assume VPR or something) came and got two of the girls to introduce them to someone. I had a blast. It was literally the most fun I’d had during recruitment yet. They have a pretty famous philanthropy event, but again their cause isn’t super close to me or anything. We didn’t talk too much about philanthropy but It wasn’t really their fault. We just kind of got to talking and got distracted!
Ranking was really quick because more girls had dropped out since yesterday (which was scary…) But it was pretty easy to rank today! I put down:
1. Friends
2. Say Yes to the Dress
3. Sex and the City
4. The O.C.
5. Psych
6. 30 Rock
7. Grey’s Anatomy
8. Parks and Recreation
9. Mad Men
might just finish up this story today because i'm on a roll! please post if you are reading! i'd love to hear from you
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