I am pretty excited :) uf chi omega

[33girl]

Originally posted by FashionWeek
i simpily was talking to a member of my moms womens sorority and she mentioned how she was an alum and said she would def. write me a reccomendation if i found XO was right for me.. but to be careful and do what i think is right... so i figured i could always try them and see if i like them.

You need the recommendation before you even MEET any of the sisters. Your mom's friend should know that, unless she's originally from an area where they never used recs. Also you don't just try them and see if you like them by your own choiuce...they have to invite you to do so.

Please read the "important" threads at the top of the Rush and Recruitment Stories forums, and PLEASE BE DISCREET!

[FashionWeek]

Originally posted by 33girl
You need the recommendation before you even MEET any of the sisters. Your mom's friend should know that, unless she's originally from an area where they never used recs. Also you don't just try them and see if you like them by your own choiuce...they have to invite you to do so.

Please read the "important" threads at the top of the Rush and Recruitment Stories forums, and PLEASE BE DISCREET!

alright thank you for the info sorry im not beeing discreet.

[kddani]

The internet is not anonymous. Greekchat especially. Not only do many GCers have the bonds of their sisterhoods, but the connections of GC as well.

[KSUViolet06]

Wow. I logged into see what Chi Omega is up to and look what I found. Rush is mutual. While you are looking for the group that fits you, they are looking for the girls who fit them. Study hard. Get your AA. Get into UF, and give rush a shot.

I strongly encourage you to look up some old UF rush threads. They are defintely not for the faint of heart. Some end well. Some don't. Rush there is very competitive. You need RECOMMENDATIONS from each sorority in order to even have chance. And it's not very upperclassman friendly from what I hear, although there have been exceptions in the past (I belive there was a jr on this site who went Phi Mu there). But I'm thinking that these women have been stellar.

So be stellar, get good grades, get involved, work on your conversation skills. There's a chance it wont work out, but give it your best shot.

[CardinalSM]

You guys are unbelievable! This girl is looking towards joining a Greek organization, which we all know can be one of the best decisions you can make. Instead of trying to educate her about her misconceptions and about having discretion online, you are bashing her, ridiculing her, and being poor examples of Greek Life. I for one hope that she can find her home, whether it is a Greek organization or one of the other organizations on UF's campus. We all preach openmindedness, let's practice it a little.

Here's a thought: Greek life isn't for everyone.

Sure that sounds elitist, but last time I checked, sororities don't try to let just anyone in.

That's all.

[NutBrnHair]

I've always believed that Chi Omegas should treat PNMs (rushees) with respect. They are guests in our "home." (forum) No, they will not all become members of Chi Omega, but we should at the very least have enough respect for anyone who is our guest.

This thread took a wrong turn -- it ended up having very little to do with Chi Omega at all. With 30 replies only 3 have been from Chi Omegas. I continue to be proud of our members here on GC and the way they conduct themselves.

I feel this thread should have been closed a long time ago; however, 2 of our moderators do not come to GC anymore and the third has a PM box which is full.

[velouria]

Originally posted by OohTeenyWahine
Here's a thought: Greek life isn't for everyone.

Sure that sounds elitist, but last time I checked, sororities don't try to let just anyone in.

That's all.

You know, for all the "intelligence" that you seem to be spouting off in this thread, you should read your own words. Sororities want ladies with class and tact, and you are showing neither. Keep it in PM's, this isn't the place for it.

Instead of picking on a girl who obviously doesn't have the faintest idea what Greek life is about, you should maybe try to be nice to her and answer her questions, rather than reaming her for her uninformed mistakes.

[KSUViolet06]

Ok, this is getting a tad out of hand.

Fashion Week,
As I said before, it's difficult for a junior to receive a bid @ UF. Check out some UF rush threads, get some advice. There have been exceptions, but those women were most likely very outstanding. Study hard, build your resume, GET RECOMMENDATIONS for EVERY sorority, and give it a shot. There's a chance it wont work out, but you'll never know until you try.

[33girl]

I think the frustration is because people told her under her FIRST user name about the need to be discreet, not assume she would be given a bid and not go whole hog for one sorority without checking out the others. Someone pursuing higher education shouldn't need to be spoon-fed the etiquette of what to do and what not to do.

[xo_kathy]

Well, I think OUR (the Chi Omegas who have posted here) frustration is this:
This ridicule is going on in our forum. The not so nice comments are coming from women who are not members of our organization. However, most new GCers (incuding PNMs, parents, lurkers, etc) would not know that because you do not reference your org. in your name or signature (aside from kddani). Obviously that's your perogative, and I could generally care less. But in this instance, we simply do not want your issues with this poster to reflect badly on our organization.

I think both OTW and 33 know that I "like" them in the cyber world just fine. I do not, in this instance, appreciate you posting and being a bit nasty IMO, in my organization's forum. I understand WHY you are doing this as you think the original poster might be a troll or whatnot, but we'd really appreciate it if you could take it to pm or another board.

And as NutBrn said, we would have closed this thread a long time ago but our multiple requests to John for a new moderator have been ignored.

Ladies, please, I'm asking us all to drop this - especially since the original poster has not posted since late Thursday night.

Thank you.
Kathy