Keep on keepin' on: my semester-long quest for a bid - Page 2

Lovethesand · #1 02-14-2013, 08:49 PM

Having a daughter who had her own challenging recruitment, I love to read stories like this with a happy ending. I love the humor and grace you showed throughout this thread. I wish you all the best and I'm glad you found your home.

IHeartUGA · #2 02-17-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by UGAgirl93

I waited and waited for an email. It seemed like forever before I got one. During that time I thought about all the Tory girls I had met during formal recruitment, around campus and during the informal events. They were all so sweet, charming and funny. I hadn't met a single Tory who was negative or unkind. Several days after the party, I got what I was waiting for. A emailed me and said that they were in the process of issuing bids but that she would need me to send her a screenshot of my cumulative GPA from the official school website thing we use as a part of international bylaws. I quickly sent it to her and the waiting game began all over again. In my heart I felt like I had it, but I didn't want to jinx myself. I thanked my lucky stars that my GPA from last semester was good.

The next day at around 10:30 at night I got a call from A. She asked me how I was doing. I said I was great and asked her the same thing. She said she was doing great as well. My heart was pounding. She got to the point.

"I'm calling to let you know that we would like to extend to you a bid to join Tory Burch."

I was stunned. I was so happy I could hardly speak. All I could say was "Oh my gosh." A laughed and I said "I am so excited!" She said she was too and I could hear a smile in her voice. She let me know when and wear I could accept my bid if I wanted to and then we hung up.

I was in utter disbelief.

This is it!

I'm in!

I'm going to be a Tory!

Otherwise known as...

ALPHA GAMMA DELTA!

I'm going to the greek life office on Friday to officially accept my bid! I feel so blessed to be welcomed into such an amazing sisterhood. I cannot wait until Friday and to spend the rest of the semester getting to know my tiny pledge class and the rest of my chapter and future sisters! I know Alpha Gam will change me for life and I am truly, truly thankful that they gave me a chance.

Squirrel power!

Welcome to the Gamma Alpha family

On that note...can you please tell someone to post pictures of the house updates?! I can't wait until IRD in April!!!

UGAalum94 · #3 02-25-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by IHeartUGA

Welcome to the Gamma Alpha family

On that note...can you please tell someone to post pictures of the house updates?! I can't wait until IRD in April!!!

I came here looking for spring recruitment results and house pictures. At least UGAgirls93 came through for me!

Welcome to the sisterhood, UGAgirl93! I'm so happy for you and for Gamma Alpha!

Squirrel Power indeed!

DoctorD · #4 02-14-2013, 12:21 AM

Welcome to Alpha Gam! Based on the house description, I thought that might be the case... and even more exciting given that construction is almost done and they are moving back into the house super soon!

Super excited for you! I'll be there in April for IRD and the house celebration.

greekdee · #5 02-14-2013, 12:33 AM

Congrats to you! I'm a huge Tennessee Vol fan and was in Athens last fall for the Tenn/UGA game. I saw some AGD girls -- they were so cute and seemed to be having a fun time together. Enjoy your new and lifelong sisterhood!

Old_Row · #6 02-14-2013, 12:35 AM

That is so wonderful! Thank you for sharing your story!

aephi alum · #7 02-14-2013, 01:38 AM

Congratulations!

AOII Angel · #8 02-14-2013, 05:19 AM

Congratulations! Your perseverance paid off. Enjoy your new sisterhood.

amIblue? · #9 02-14-2013, 07:38 AM

Congratulations! This is a textbook example of what to do when formal recruitment doesn't go right the first time. Alpha Gamma Delta is lucky to have found you!