My Rush at UCI

[ajuhdg]

So, was there any group that you DIDN'T love! LOL! Sounds great so far, keep up your super open-minded attitdue...it will get you far!

aj

[GPhiLlama]

Good luck!

Wahey! Another rush thread, this time with the lovely Disney Princesses!

[UGAnchora]

Good Luck!!

My favorite Disney girl is Sleeping Beauty(Aurora)!! I'm so psyched its out on DVD!

[Maroon5grl]

Okay, today was the first day of rush. I am so tired right now I cannot even express in words, but I'm sure you all remember how it felt. I'm not going to post my impressions of every single house, but I will say that I ranked them as following:

1. Ariel
1. Snow White
1. Jasmine
1. Alice
1. Cinderella
2. Belle
3. Sleeping Beauty
4. Lilo

Ariel, because all four girls that I previously met at the picnic SURROUNDED me and hugged me and made me feel SO at home. They really seemed genuinely happy to see me and they just seem so happy together and I love them

I liked Snow White because they were soooo outgoing and hyper even though it was pretty late by the time I got to them, which was really impressive. I got so excited when I was talking to one girl that we both started giggling and jumping up and down like little girls. It was great. The girl I talked to hugged me like four times hahahah!

Jasmine becaue again, all the girls I previously had talked to came up to me and said hello and seemed really genuinely happy that I was there. After like three of them came up to me, the girl who was rushing me said, "Wow you are so popular here!" and I had to say, "No, I'm really not, I only met these girls two days ago!!" But I already feel like I could be at home here.

Alice, sigh...I want to be like these girls because they are so incredibly gorgeous and really smart too. One girl that I met at the booth who I already kind of look up to, was there and she is apparently the president! I totally did not suspect that at all. She also made me feel at home by coming and saying hi while I was talking to another girl. I really liked the girls here so much. I think I feel the most conflicted towards this house, because I want it soooo much but I don't know if it's right for me.

Those are really my top four. Cinderella seemed like the type of girl I would be friends with, but really am not like that myself. Belle and Sleeping Beauty were cool but blend together a bit in my mind. And Lilo, I already am pretty sure is not for me. Okay, I'm glad I posted this because now I feel more mentally organized and ready for tomorrow. Thanks for your support you guys!

[mmcat]

congrats on day one...
now keep your heart and your eyes open and see what happens. bestest luck.

[SparkliiQTMTSU]

Sounds like you had a good day I cant wait to hear more about the disney girls Good Luck sweetie!


Nichole

[Txsurfinwaves]

Just as kind of a tangent, you said that in sleeping beauty you talked about how hard it is to straighten curly hair. I talked about that too- with the chapter im now pledging! Coincidence?

Good luck with rush- no matter what happens! I hope you find your home!

[LeslieAGD]

Sounds like you're having a blast and making a great impression.
Glad you are getting such good vibes! Best of Luck!

[Maroon5grl]

Yesterday was Philanthropy Day and I am already conflicted. I was invited back to 5 houses and decided my choice is basically between Alice and Ariel.

Ariel, again I just love this house because every time I'm there about four or five girls come over and absolutely bombard me with hugs and wish me good luck and ask about my day and genuinely CARE about my answers to their questions! There was no forced conversation here, and they are all SO hilarious. I could fit in with them quite easily I think, and I already know which girl I would want for my big sis if I joined this sorority! I talked to them not only about sorority things but also about life things, about classes and my boyfriend issues and found that they had been in similar situations and were totally willing to help me out. What I thought was the sweetest thing was that some of the girls made plans to hang out with me like, a week or two from now, meaning that no matter what house (if any) I end up in, they still wanted to be friends and that means a lot.

I was SO surprised and sort of honored when Alice invited me back, because these girls are all so beautiful and so intelligent, and I was so surprised that they would even consider me, but they did and I am SO glad because I felt REALLY comfortable there last night. It was my last party, and I went in feeling very tired and emotionally drained (I only ate once yesterday, which was a stupid thing to do!!!), but when I left their house, I felt oddly energized and happy for no particular reason! I was so surprised at how much 45 min of just chilling with these girls turned my whole mood around. And it really didn't feel job-interview-y here...it felt like I was just hanging out with friends. Not only do I feel comfortable here, but there are also so many girls that I look up to and admire so much.

After that, there's Jasmine and Cinderella, and I really like the girls here but can't see myself so much being a part of them. So yesterday's rankings looked like:

1. Alice
1. Ariel
2. Jasmine
3. Cinderella
4. Lilo
5. Snow White
6. Sleeping Beauty
7. Belle

I could NOT sleep last night because I am so nervous about Alice and Ariel inviting me back tomorrow (when we visit up to 2 houses.) Honestly...if both organizations don't invite me back I don't think I will continue with rush. I really want to join a group that is special in my heart rather than choose any group that takes me for the sake of being in the Greek system. Well, what do you guys think about that? Some advice would be great....Although, I guess that's a personal decision for each woman to make on her own in the end. I'm hoping Pref night will make this easier. Everyone has been telling me that it was the 2nd day or Pref night that made the decision for them.

Thank you so much for the encouragement, I'm so nervous I really need it right now!!!!!

[LouisaMay]

Ahh! Don't even think about the "what-ifs"!! Stay positive. You seem to have a good impression of all the sororities, so I'm going to come right out and discourage you from dropping out. I dropped a chapter at my school for a totally stupid reason, and now I'm pursuing AI for that organization! So, do whatever you can to avoid the regret that will certainly come from not following the journey to its true end. Of course, you don't have to join a group if you don't like, but try not to set up fences for yourself already.

Have fun!!!

LM

[honeychile]

Oh, I hope you'll continue rush if you even get one of your favorites! That will go a long way towards opening any future doors!

Besides, who among us can't afford an extra friend or two?

[FSUZeta]

dear maroon, it sounds like you have a great attitude and have had exciting and fun days so far! i hope that you get the house of your dreams. good wishes and best of luck to you. lisa

[SparkliiQTMTSU]

WOW! Im so happy that you had a good time! Think positive!! Im sure youre going to end up in a great place *keeping my fingers and toesies crossed for you*


Nichole

[GPhiBLtColonel]

Originally posted by LouisaMay
Ahh! Don't even think about the "what-ifs"!! Stay positive. You seem to have a good impression of all the sororities, so I'm going to come right out and discourage you from dropping out. I dropped a chapter at my school for a totally stupid reason, and now I'm pursuing AI for that organization! So, do whatever you can to avoid the regret that will certainly come from not following the journey to its true end. Of course, you don't have to join a group if you don't like, but try not to set up fences for yourself already.

Have fun!!!

LM

I totally concur with LouisaMay -- couldn't have said it any better myself!

[DeltaBetaBaby]

You want a chapter that is special in your heart, and I think that you need to go to prefs to really understand that. I know this advice is premature, but if your favorites do not invite you back, give the other chapters a chance to show you what they really are.