Indiana University Recruitment 2019 - Page 17

Abm91 · #**241** 01-16-2019, 01:19 AM

I am with you on that - our daughter got a house that she did not originally see herself in but they are going to be a great group to get to know - And honestly come on, where else can you find a huge mansion to live in, surrounding yourself by over 100 women your same age, with similar aspirations and goals, to get a great education and make friends. They don’t have to grocery shop, don’t have to shovel their sidewalk, the bus stop is within walking distance, I mean really what more could you ask for? This is all going to work out great. They were smart to give the chapter that liked them a chance.

phoenix16 · #**242** 01-16-2019, 01:21 AM

The recruitment process can be brutal. I remember the pain of being released by my favorite chapters, but ultimately falling in love with the one that extended me a bid. Your daughter is potentially my sister now, from the fact that many are not willing to give us a chance. My best friend's chapter is usually treated similarly, and I have several friends in another chapter that is considered "less desirable." We all had absolutely amazing experiences, and I really hope that your daughter makes new friends and enjoys her time in the chapter.

IUMomof2 · #**243** 01-16-2019, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Abm91

I am with you on that - our daughter got a house that she did not originally see herself in but they are going to be a great group to get to know - And honestly come on, where else can you find a huge mansion to live in, surrounding yourself by over 100 women your same age, with similar aspirations and goals, to get a great education and make friends. They don’t have to grocery shop, don’t have to shovel their sidewalk, the bus stop is within walking distance, I mean really what more could you ask for? This is all going to work out great. They were smart to give the chapter that liked them a chance.

True on most fronts minus the mansion, grocery shopping and 100 women. But excited nonetheless.

phoenix16 · #**244** 01-16-2019, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by IUMomof2

True on most fronts minus the mansion, grocery shopping and 100 women. But excited nonetheless.

Then she is my sister!

I'm glad to hear she enjoyed bid night, and I can personally say that I love each and every woman in the chapter. I sincerely hope she can have the experience that I did, as I miss my time there dearly!

aephi alum · #**245** 01-16-2019, 01:32 AM

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My D got her first choice... She is now a proud pledge of AEPhi!

Congratulations all around and especially to my new sister-to-be!

NMs ... y'all made it, have fun getting to know your new sisters and pledge sisters.
Moms ... y'all made it, have some wine.

BUDelta4Life · #**246** 01-16-2019, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by IUMomof2

She received a bid. She's giving it a chance. Definitely not where she saw herself but had a really nice time with her new chapter tonight. I'm proud of her. From what I see on the IU Parent FB page, not many women are willing to give certain chapters a chance. They'd rather suicide or drop. I'm proud that my daughter, while disappointed, is looking at this as a chance to meet a different group of women and get involved. I'm glad my daughter is one who is willing to give them a chance.

Your daughter sounds very mature, smart and like someone who will be an excellent member for her new chapter. I hope she sticks with it and finds a lot of happiness with her sisterhood.

Sister Havana · #**247** 01-16-2019, 01:54 AM

Article with some photos just posted on the IDS website: https://www.idsnews.com/article/2019...n-at-bid-night

robinseggblue · #**248** 01-16-2019, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by IUMomof2

She received a bid. She's giving it a chance. Definitely not where she saw herself but had a really nice time with her new chapter tonight. I'm proud of her. From what I see on the IU Parent FB page, not many women are willing to give certain chapters a chance. They'd rather suicide or drop. I'm proud that my daughter, while disappointed, is looking at this as a chance to meet a different group of women and get involved. I'm glad my daughter is one who is willing to give them a chance.

I'm glad that she is giving the chapter a chance, and that she had a really nice time with them on Bid Day. Going and giving them a chance was a mature move on her part.

I hope that she continues to give them a chance. All the chapters at IU have wonderful women in them, and for the most part the Greek experience tends to be similar across different chapters.

Remember to remind her that these girls wanted her to be their sister and saw something special in her.

Hope it works out!

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Originally Posted by IUMomof2

True on most fronts minus the mansion... and 100 women.

There is one chapter at IU that remains unhoused, which had well over 100 women in Spring 2018.

The one chapter that had fewer than 100 women now has a house.

Unless something has massively changed in one semester, your daughter should have at least one of these two.

clayton117 · #**249** 01-16-2019, 03:31 AM

I am glad to hear these young ladies did get bids, but sorry hear that it didn't turn out as they had originally hoped

Our hearts break when theirs do, and we have to dig deep and find words to lift them up. I know you are loving them up and giving them comfort as us moms do. They are showing strength of character by rolling with it, and I hope that later they end up finding it the start of something wonderful. There are so many great stories on this site giving testimony to just such outcomes.

clayton117 · #**250** 01-16-2019, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by aephi alum

Congratulations all around and especially to my new sister-to-be!

NMs ... y'all made it, have fun getting to know your new sisters and pledge sisters.
Moms ... y'all made it, have some wine.

Thank you! I am so excited! And the notorious RBG as an alumni

pinkmama · #**251** 01-16-2019, 08:20 AM

Adpi took 57 , 6 of them legacies

Congrats to all the new babies at each house!

IUMomof2 · #**252** 01-16-2019, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by robinseggblue

There is one chapter at IU that remains unhoused, which had well over 100 women in Spring 2018.

My misunderstanding. Based on the number in her pledge class I thought the number was lower.

honeychile · #**253** 01-16-2019, 08:38 AM

Glad to see that so many are willing to give their new home a chance, and that so many received bids.

And I admit that I'm thrilled for Alpha Delta Pi, and the six legacies! Boom Boom!

lyrespearls · #**254** 01-16-2019, 09:13 AM

Happy for all the girls and their mamas! So exciting and I hope they all are and will be happy in their new homes! And moms and dads - enjoy what's ahead - it is a special time!

GreekOne · #**255** 01-16-2019, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by IUMomof2

She received a bid. She's giving it a chance. Definitely not where she saw herself but had a really nice time with her new chapter tonight. I'm proud of her. From what I see on the IU Parent FB page, not many women are willing to give certain chapters a chance. They'd rather suicide or drop. I'm proud that my daughter, while disappointed, is looking at this as a chance to meet a different group of women and get involved. I'm glad my daughter is one who is willing to give them a chance.

Glad to hear she enjoyed the first night with her chapter. You should be very proud of her. To persevere through disappointment shows strength of character, maturity and strong self esteem, traits that are not universally shared. She will be meeting other women with those same admirable qualities. Best of luck as she begins this journey.