UGA Recruitment - A friend's story

[AUDeltaGam]

Originally Posted by Stef the Pef

Does KD have a UGA chapter?

Yes

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by GPhiBLtColonel

Just got back from UGA and both DPhiE and SDT are participating. So my bad for earlier saying they were not.

The chapter president told me that they were having about 72 girls per party -- 11 today. So multiply that by the 18 sororities there and that is almost 1300 girls registered for recruitment!!! Wow!!

It appeared that UGA Panhel underwrote the cost to erect canvas tent-tops in front of each house to try and offset the heat. Every house had them - none did last year. Today was slightly overcast - though still scorching - so they were not needed as much.

I was very proud of our chapter - they had such energy today! I loved what they all wore: white dresses (most were strapless) with a bright colorful sash and complementary pumps/heels.

I see you are still so very busy.

I have been trying to contact you!

Please get ahold of Me, it has been to long since We talked!

Yours!

[IHeartUGA]

I just graduated in May from UGA and I'm BEYOND sad that I'm not there this year I've been appointed an advisor to the Georgia Tech Chapter so it's helping in he transition...P.S. I was THAT girl that L O V E D rush when everyone wanted to just go back to bed.

[dgdramadawg]

Originally Posted by Stef the Pef

Does KD have a UGA chapter?

Good luck to your friend! I'm glad to hear that she had a fairly full day with lots of parties. I hope she's having fun.

UGA has an awesome KD chapter with a gorgeous house!

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by dgdramadawg

UGA has an awesome KD chapter with a gorgeous house!

Is it true that the house is a converted apartment building?

[IHeartUGA]

Yes, the Kappa Delta house at UGA is a converted apartment building. After purchasing the complex, the remodeled the front.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by IHeartUGA

Yes, the Kappa Delta house at UGA is a converted apartment building. After purchasing the complex, the remodeled the front.

It's sooo nice!

[KDLady06]

I just got in touch with my friend. She pretty much passed out after her second day. She said she had a blast though. She went to 7 houses today. This is what she thought of them (in order of preference).

Lucille Ball - This is a house my friend has been interested in since the beginning of recruitment. As of now, this is her top choice. She said all the girls were very friendly, and she felt a bond with them. I really hope she will get invited back to visit them.

Doris Day - This is a house my friend did not know much about before recruitment, and was very pleasantly surprised about today. She said each girl was very sweet and welcoming. She also liked the way these sisters interacted with eachother.

Elizabeth Taylor - Although my friend really enjoyed her time at this house, and had a lot of fun with all the girls she talked too, she's not sure if she would fit in at this house. She is hoping to go back and see if she feels more at home here next time.

Mary Tyler Moore - This is another house my friend wasn't expecting much from, but she really loved it. Just goes to show you, reputations don't mean much in the sorority world. She said the girls were all really excited and happy to see her. She is really hoping to go back.

Audrey Hepburn - Although she was really expecting to love this house, she is not sure if this is the right home for her. She said the house and girls were all beautiful and that she felt very welcome here, however she is not sure that she can see herself as a part of their sisterhood. She would like to go back and meet some more of the sisters.

Marilyn Monroe - My friend already knew a few girls in this house before recruitment. Although she was friends with them in high school, she is not sure if she can see herself as their sister. She said that the girls at this house were very energetic and seemed excited about their philanthropy.

Donna Reed - My friend told me that this house was fun, but didn't stand out as a strong connection in her mind. She said the girls were all gorgeous and so nice, but she doesn't feel like this could be a home for her. However, she understands 20 minutes isn't much time to make a connection, and would accept an opportunity to return.

All in all a good day for her. She finds out which houses she goes back to tomorrow morning. It is possible to return to 12, but not many girls get this opportunity. I'm so glad she's having a fun time. I'm a little worried about the cuts tomorrow, I know they will be pretty severe. She is such a strong and confident girl and I know she will take it all in stride. I'm so excited for her, and I know wherever she ends up will be a great home for her. For anyone else rushing at UGA - best of luck tomorrow. Hang in there, when you see all your sisters welcoming you with open arms and cheering on bid day, you will know it was all worth it.

Hope everyone is doing well. I will try to update tomorrow when I hear back.

KD lady

[dgdramadawg]

I had a very similar experience to your friend's... certain houses I expected to love and others I knew nothing about. But it seems like she's keeping an open mind and she has lots of favorites... awesome!!!!

[KDLady06]

This morning my friend found out which houses she is going back to (a possible 12), and then went right off to these houses. So, I won't be hearing back from her until tonight, and I absolutely can't wait. I am so nervous for her, probably more nervous than she is haha. I can't wait to hear where she is going back to. I'll keep everyone posted as soon as I find out. I'm sure she is having a great time today at second round which is skit round! When I went through rush I loved skit round. I felt like I really got to see how the sisters got along and what type of personality the different houses had. Anyway, I'm sure she'll probably call me around dinner time. Until then, I'll be praying for her all day.

- KD lady

[BBelleADPi]

On the same note, I found out this morning that a girl I wrote a rec for to UGA was invited back to 12 houses today, as was her roommate. Her mother was so relieved! She did get cut by one sorority she really liked, as did her friend, but they are both thrilled to death to be going to so many houses today. I reminded the mother to remind her daughter-it only takes ONE! Especially closer to prefs, as cuts are more drastic, and many girls who get several invites earlier in the week may only get invited back to a few prefs, or even one pref-each girl can ONLY pledge ONE sorority!! Her mother is going to update me tomorrow on both the girls, and there's one other girl we don't have any info on yet. Hopefully, things are going well w/ her. She's an in-house legacy.

(KDLady, I hope it's OK to butt into your thread! I didn't want to make a thread because I wasn't sure if I would get updates or not!)

[KDLady06]

I just got off the phone with my friend. She was a little dissapointed to only get asked back to 7. But the average for all the girls was 6, so I think that's awesome.

Now for the big news...drumroll...

She got asked back to: Lucille Ball and Grace Kelly, two of her favorites from the beginning. Lucille Ball was her top choice, and still is after round 2!

She also went back to:

Jane Fonda - She really liked this house again. She said the girls were very sweet, and one girl she felt like she could really be good friends with. She loves this house, but is not sure it is the right home for her. She would like to go back and see how it goes.

Doris Day - She really liked this house today. She said the girls were very happy to see her and seemed very close with eachother. She thought the conversation with the last girl she talked with seemed a little forced though. She is worried she may not be asked back here.

Dorothy Dandridge - She still feels the same way about this house as she did before. While she has a few friends here, she is not sure if it is the right home for her. She would like to give them another chance, but there are a few other houses where she feels a better connection.

Judy Garland - Round two has not changed my friend's opinion of this house. Although she said the girls were very outgoing and enthusiastic, she does not feel like she has enough in common with these girls to become a part of their sisterhood.

and

Ava Gardner - She feels the same way about this group as Judy Garland


Lucille Ball and Grace Kelly are her top two choices right now. She is thrilled to have been asked back to both of them. She really feels like either of these houses could be a home for her.

She finds out her results tomorrow morning, and then goes back to those houses. She is very excited and taking her cuts with extreme poise. I am so proud of her. I can't wait to see where she ends up. More updates tomorrow evening.

KDlady


PS - In case you are hoping she will pledge your house, my friend has been cut by (in no order whatsoever) Kappa Delta , Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta Zeta, Zeta Tau Alpha, Sigma Kappa, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Kappa Alpha Theta, Alpha Delta Pi, and Phi Mu.

Thanks for all of your support! Can't wait to find out what happens tomorrow. Meanwhile I am getting ready for rush at my own school. As my first time on the other side, I am VERY excited. I just can't wait to meet my new potential sisters.

[KDLady06]

BBelle,

It is completely fine with me that you post your updates on my board. I welcome anyone with exciting news from UGA recruitment. I am so excited to hear about your girls getting invited back to 12 houses, that is amazing! Do you know if either of them is going back to KD? All the houses are great, but I have to say I might be a tiny bit partial . Can't wait to hear another update on these girls!

-KD lady

[dgdramadawg]

Still a chance for a DG here! I hope your friend has good news today, KDlady!

[KDLady06]

I'm getting so nervous waiting to hear back from my friend! I can't wait to hear which houses she went back to today. I'll let everyone know ASAP. Let's cross our fingers and hope she got asked back to Lucille Ball and Grace Kelly. Anyway, hope everyone is having a great day!

-KD lady