UGA 2013 Sorority Recruitment

[etadrisophila]

"The girls that dropped during recruitment have since regretted the rash decision they made during a very emotionally charged period of time!!"

This says it ALL.

(I apologize for the slight edit).

[Sciencewoman]

Hang in there! Many of us have felt the angst of watching our daughters go through recruitment. It's so hard to see your bright, young daughter, whom you love and adore, go through these cuts when she's just moved away to college and you're feeling all "empty nesty" at the same time.

I'm also hoping your daughter finds her home. She'll be somewhere on both group's bid lists, so the worst part is really over. Just be supportive of her and encourage her to list both groups on her card. And be thrilled and congratulate her on which ever group she joins! Every single group is composed of bright, young women who can offer a wonderful sisterhood experience.

[azureblue]

Good luck to all of the UGA moms and PNMs! There can be a lot of hurt and disappointment during FFR. When I went through 15 years ago, I had a clear favorite all week, but ended up with my second choice on Bid Day. I was devastated.

When I called home, my mom asked....did I go through FFR or be a XYZ or to be Greek? I went through to be a sorority woman and had a bid to a wonderful chapter. I had an amazing 4 years of college and have served as an advisor for 10+ years now. I love my sisters and KNOW that I ended up in the right place.

Hang in there!

[uga17mom]

Just heard back from my daughter after both parties and she said she's going to give it a try. She has a more positive attitude and I really think it will all work out. Is she guaranteed a bid if she ranks both? Or does she still have to worry about that dreaded phone call tonight?

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by uga17mom

Just heard back from my daughter after both parties and she said she's going to give it a try. She has a more positive attitude and I really think it will all work out. Is she guaranteed a bid if she ranks both? Or does she still have to worry about that dreaded phone call tonight?

Nothing is ever 100% guaranteed, but assuming that your daughter didn't kick her rusher in the teeth, and news of her high school drug ring didn't surface last minute, etc., the system is set up so that she will receive a bid.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

Nothing is ever 100% guaranteed, but assuming that your daughter didn't kick her rusher in the teeth, and news of her high school drug ring didn't surface last minute, etc., the system is set up so that she will receive a bid.

Great answer!

[uga17mom]

So...the majority of the stress is over? Phew! I can't express enough how relieved I am!

[HQWest]

Yes. At this point - if she maximized her options
she should get a bid

Just remind her to think about why she signed up for recruitment
- was it to make new friends?
- to network?
- to be a part of something bigger?
- to be a leader?

Both of the group she went back to today would love to have her help them grow!

[azureblue]

Originally Posted by HQWest

Yes. At this point - if she maximized her options
she should get a bid

Just remind her to think about why she signed up for recruitment
- was it to make new friends?
- to network?
- to be a part of something bigger?
- to be a leader?

Both of the group she went back to today would love to have her help them grow!

^^^^^^LOVE THIS!!!^^^^^^

[uga17mom]

Originally Posted by HQWest

Yes. At this point - if she maximized her options
she should get a bid

Just remind her to think about why she signed up for recruitment
- was it to make new friends?
- to network?
- to be a part of something bigger?
- to be a leader?

Yes, it was all these things. I will be sure to remind her.

[Katmandu]

It's so hard for 18 year olds to see beyond the immediate moment on their campus, in their limited exposure to what all of this means.

Every sorority offers leadership training, philanthropic engagement, parties, sparkly things, sisterhood and the opportunity to help run what amounts to a small non-profit agency.

I am an old lady by their standards, and I still get a thrill when I put on my pin, meet a random KD in the store wearing her letters, or read about one my chapter sister's accomplishments. I have served as an advisor, an alum officer and have met KDs from all over the country and have bonded with women half my age, based on our common experience with KD. My son counted KDs on his campus as some of his best friends, and they thought it was so cool that his mom was their sister.

If I had dropped out, I would have missed one of my treasured life experiences.

Each of our groups has high ideals, beautiful bling and wonderful charities to support. Honestly, given what I have learned about NPC from this board, I could proudly wear the letters of any group.

Especially in these gigantic chapters, there is something for everyone and they will find a place to fit in.

[DubaiSis]

One more point: rush isn't real! It feels real and it feels desperately important to make the right choice, but when it all boils down to it, it's a highly stylized way to make friends. Would you not be friends with someone because she didn't have the cutest dress? Or dog forbid, she puts on a skit for your benefit and it kind of thuds? All of the chapters are good and VERY large. No matter which house she gets, she will make friends and find her niche. If she wants to, that is. If she goes in being a pissy pants, or worse, a princess who expects to be spoon-fed her friendships, then she's going to get very disenchanted very quickly, and it was all because she didn't get that 1 perfect house, who by the way didn't like her enough to invite her. But I have a feeling you won't allow that to happen

[Bamamom13]

My rec girl had a full schedule today for Pref with one that had been one of her favorites all week. She was really touched by the other two during their Pref ceremonies so I think she is comfortable with however it goes down tomorrow. She has had a few ups and downs but overall this has been a good experience for her!

[Football Fan]

The Red & Black have a few photos of 2013 t-shirt day and preference online.

[ToujoursSK]

Close friend's daughter had a full schedule all the way through, including her legacy house. But, to our great surprise legacy house released her after third round. I had never heard of that happening, nor had the mother, and although it was not her first choice, there were hurt feelings today that it was handled that way. It is not a house that traditionally has huge numbers of legacies coming through, so I am puzzled as to the thought process. Still, she went to prefs at 3 houses she liked very much, so hopefully all will end well.