Supernatural Recruitment

[rileykae]

Tonight's first event with Meg was rather interesting. We got to learn who they were, what they were about and the like, as well as their recruitment process - their events continue all week. They also gave us pizza, which is always a plus.

I will be attending one of Ruby's events on wednesday after class, after I meet with the PHC adviser just to see what they're like and if I think I'd be interested in them.

On the flipside however, the room that Meg was in was between bid day celebration rooms for Castiel and Dean - this way I couldn't really focus on what was being presented over the amount of joyful screaming and chanting of the now-official PHC girls. In truth I couldn't focus at all the entire night, partly because I'm still hurt by the entire ordeal and had ran into various Team Free Will girl members in the bathroom putting on decorative glitter or face paint for bid day activities.

I may just end up using this semester to focus on my studies and calm down, and wait for COB/informal in the spring if that's even an option - (Like the reply above stated - If I look at myself I can probably figure out what the hell went wrong (though how I can improve I have no idea, I've already changed so much from the last time through), but in complete honesty it just may be that I'm too different to fit in anywhere in the greek system.)

I don't know, and I'm afraid to post to be honest - I'm afraid whatever changes I make will be rated and scored, being a simple computer was enough to put and entire eight months worth of work and personal improvement to shame. The only thing I can really think at this point can be summed up with song lyrics, from William Beckett's Just You Wait - "Soon enough you're gonna graduate, start again when you turn the page - it gets better girl just you wait - it gets better girl just you wait.'

I guess if you guys don't hear from me soon, it's because I'm choosing to not go Greek this semester given my options of what's left and am waiting for Spring should it be an option.

[amillionlights]

Originally Posted by rileykae

I may just end up using this semester to focus on my studies and calm down, and wait for COB/informal in the spring if that's even an option - (Like the reply above stated - If I look at myself I can probably figure out what the hell went wrong (though how I can improve I have no idea, I've already changed so much from the last time through), but in complete honesty it just may be that I'm too different to fit in anywhere in the greek system.)

I don't know, and I'm afraid to post to be honest - I'm afraid whatever changes I make will be rated and scored, being a simple computer was enough to put and entire eight months worth of work and personal improvement to shame. The only thing I can really think at this point can be summed up with song lyrics, from William Beckett's Just You Wait - "Soon enough you're gonna graduate, start again when you turn the page - it gets better girl just you wait - it gets better girl just you wait.'

I guess if you guys don't hear from me soon, it's because I'm choosing to not go Greek this semester given my options of what's left and am waiting for Spring should it be an option.

I'm definitely not trying to sway you one way or the other, because I would hate for you to miss out on finding your home this semester. But, I remember a few years ago, I applied for and interviewed to be an orientation leader at my school. I wasn't selected, but most (probably all except for one or two) were. It was really, REALLY hard for me because I was faced with it constantly. Each time I would see them doing camp-related things (similar to you in the bathroom) I was hit with the same feelings all over again. Honestly, deciding to take a step back was the best thing I could have done for myself. Those feelings of rejection can sting for a long time but, if you feel like stepping away from COB at this point is the right thing for you, then do it and feel confident that you're doing what is right for you. Taking some time away really can change your whole perspective.

Best of luck to you in whatever you decide to do. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

[rileykae]

So. After attending events for Meg and Ruby this week,I have determined that those groups are not what I'm looking for and would not be a good fit for me.

I spoke with the PCH advisor after class today, and she had some answers for me - of the 87 girls going through, 53 were given bids, and only Castiel is pursuing COB (and that's a maybe because they've never done anything like it before, as this was our PHC's first formal recruitment this year).

On the other hand, she highly suggested I still get into contact with Crowley - though I've missed all of their events due to work, they're still open to meeting with me and seeing if I'd be a good fit for them, as they could always take new members. After exploring the website and social media they have, I'm excited to look into this option. They're not as big as the other groups on campus, but smaller is what I think I need to look for.

The PHC advisor gave me their president and new member educator's phone numbers and emails. After getting into contact with those women I'm happy to report I will be meeting with a few Crowley girls for coffee tomorrow to have a sort of informal interview to see if their sorority is a good fit for me, as they will be distributing bids sometime this weekend/next week.

I will update as needed per following events! Thanks for all the continued good luck/support!