Auburn University Rush--Fall 2007

[UGAalum94]

I think they are preffing and ranking today. Bids at three tomorrow.

Originally Posted by elainebenice

i think everyone is getting WAY too sensitive about this subject or maybe i just have a thick skin. as i said earlier, i posted in this thread based on auburnmom's invite and the title of the thread. if everyone thinks that rush should be made into this week of glory where everyone's dreams come true and all happy endings, then that's your perogative, but i think it should be shown in its true light. the good and the bad. if not, anyone who visits this board to attempt and get an idea of what rush is all about will certainly get a warped view. i apologize if i offended anyone, especially auburnmom. i wish kate the best and hope everything works out great for her. this will be my last post on this board, b/c it is obviously not the place for me. i wish the best to everyone's friends and family going through rush and only hope that you will give them an honest view of what rush is/can be and not just all smiles and roses.

I normally don't ask people to stay, especially when they say that they're leaving, but I really do hope you reconsider. Your posts were refreshing and worthwhile to read because it presented a POV that we don't normally get around here.

Normally I don't read rush threads because I can't stand the excessive blowing of sunshine up the PNM's/parent of the PNM's ass. I like honesty and being real, and that's why I've enjoyed [surprisingly] reading this thread so far.

Best of luck to your sister and her friends.

[Katmandu]

Originally Posted by AuburnMom

I know that there are several GCer’s with friends/relatives rushing at Auburn this fall, so I figured if we all worked together, we could give you all enough details to keep you interested and tide you over until you get a real rush story (or at a minimal we can chat amongst ourselves while we wait for our daughter’s/relatives results)!

The OP ASKED for other contributions to the thread--no way to guarantee that all of the contributions are going to be perfect and happy recruitment stories, particularly at Auburn. I'm just surprised that we have only heard about three recruitment stories at Auburn.....

[AuburnMom]

I wanted to take a moment to comment on the Auburn Rush thread taking a bit of a turn….

First of all, you are all right; I wanted it to be an all Auburn Rush thread and I did invite others to participate and I was happy when others started doing so. I am still happy that others are participating and I am looking forward to hearing Elaine’s sister’s ending along with WarEagle07 daughter’s ending. Also, I am looking forward to sharing the end of Kate’s story with you all!

Secondly, even though Elaine’s sister and Momto2Gals daughter’s rush didn’t turn out as well as they had hoped, I in no way felt that their stories diminished Kate’s. Actually, I think the fact that we’ve heard 4 Auburn rush stories on this thread and they’ve all turned out slightly different adds to the complexity of the thread and probably helps to balance the story and show what really happens at Auburn rush. I do however; feel bad for Momto2Gal’s daughter as I know she is hurting right now. Even though I don’t know her, my heart goes out to her! I don’t think she meant the things she typed to be as harsh as they sounded; I think she was in pain and was venting. And for those of you that commented about it would be hard for me to post Kate’s happy story in the middle of their sad stories, I will agree it was harder as I didn’t want to hurt their feelings; but I brought that on myself as I asked others to join and post their Auburn rush stories.

But that all said, I am committed to finish this rush story. Elaine I would be very happy if you would continue on with your sister’s story. WarEagle07, please update with your daughter’s story and if there is anybody else out there, it is not too late! Please feel free to jump in.

[Army Wife'79]

AuburnMom, you are one classy lady.
Good luck tomorrow, we are all excited to hear the outcome.

[AuburnMom]

So, as you know, I've been on this website posting my daughter's story for a week now. I have dedicated a good amount of my free time over this last week to either updating Kate's story or reading others.

I never told my husband what I was doing as I felt he would laugh at me (he already thinks I am stressing out way too much over this) and I was just letting it be my guilty pleasure! So, everytime he would come into the office, I would minimize the screen and be vague about what I was doing.

So, here's the part of the story that is amusing, he walked into the office about 10 minutes ago and asked what I was doing. Again I was vague in my answer. Then he looked at me oddly and asked "Are you having an internet affair I need to be aware of?" I laughed so hard; then we laughed so hard. I ended up showing him the thread. I thought it would be better that he felt that I was slightly obsessed with Greek Chat vs. him thinking I am cheating on him.

So, there is your amusing story of the day for rush!

[gogreekmom]

Originally Posted by Army Wife'79

AuburnMom, you are one classy lady.
Good luck tomorrow, we are all excited to hear the outcome.

I certainly second that. You are very gracious. I am looking forward to hearing the outcome of your daughter's recruitment.

[oldrusheenowmom]

Army Wife, I had just pm'ed the exact same phrase-- Again, Auburnmom-- thanks for showing class!!!

[FloridaTish]

AuburnMom,

i am looking forward to hearing how things worked out for your daughter! Best of luck to her!

[carnation]

Yes! Good luck to all you baby Tigers down there! Prayers to everyone.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by AuburnMom

So, as you know, I've been on this website posting my daughter's story for a week now. I have dedicated a good amount of my free time over this last week to either updating Kate's story or reading others.

I never told my husband what I was doing as I felt he would laugh at me (he already thinks I am stressing out way too much over this) and I was just letting it be my guilty pleasure! So, everytime he would come into the office, I would minimize the screen and be vague about what I was doing.

So, here's the part of the story that is amusing, he walked into the office about 10 minutes ago and asked what I was doing. Again I was vague in my answer. Then he looked at me oddly and asked "Are you having an internet affair I need to be aware of?" I laughed so hard; then we laughed so hard. I ended up showing him the thread. I thought it would be better that he felt that I was slightly obsessed with Greek Chat vs. him thinking I am cheating on him.

So, there is your amusing story of the day for rush!

THAT is absolutely hilarious!

I do find it interesting to see 4 different recruitment stories from the same school and it does reflect how differently things can be perceived. One thing that I think is really fun about it is that 3 random GC posters who know women going through recruitment at the same school could conceivably have their loved ones ending up as sisters! AuburnMom and WarEagle07 could end up in the same parents' group too! How fun would that be?

[AChiOhSnap]

Originally Posted by AGDee

One thing that I think is really fun about it is that 3 random GC posters who know women going through recruitment at the same school could conceivably have their loved ones ending up as sisters!

Hasn't that happened in the past? And wasn't there one year where two PNMs found out after their reveal that they went to the same school and realized they'd actually been in the same recruitment group or something?

Anyway, I'm as anxious as you are, AuburnMom... if your daughter maximized her options tonight then barring some catastrophe, this could very well be your daughter's last night as an independent woman... and tomorrow will be the first day of her new life as a ___________ (go Ireland!) Can't wait to hear.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by AChiOhSnap

Hasn't that happened in the past? And wasn't there one year where two PNMs found out after their reveal that they went to the same school and realized they'd actually been in the same recruitment group or something?

Yeah I think there were 2 PNMs at UCF last fall who were in the same group (it might've been Ocalagirl & jessXIca).

[zta07]

i just read this entire thread from start to finish and i must say good luck to all the PNMs (and kudos for engaging in this sometimes crazy process). i cannot imagine participating in SEC rush as i thought rush was a bit overwhelming at my not-so-competitive school!

best of luck and i hope for the best for everyone!

thank you for sharing these stories with us!

[LOVEinZTA]

Originally Posted by AuburnMom

[COLOR=black]So, here's the part of the story that is amusing, he walked into the office about 10 minutes ago and asked what I was doing. Again I was vague in my answer. Then he looked at me oddly and asked "Are you having an internet affair I need to be aware of?"

Well I mean, aren't we all having a bit of a love affair with GC? I totally know what you mean though, my boyfriend has definitely questioned me because of the amount of time I'm sitting on my laptop laughing at posts!

I'm so excited for your daughter! I think this will be the only thread I get to actually read the end of before September though because I'll be whisked away to work week and recruitment land on Tuesday!