Ready or Not, Here I Come Cyprus-Rhodes! (A "Greek" Based Recruitment Story)

[perfectinpurple]

Originally Posted by 18andRushing

Well, I can put more up, but I was planning on doing it delayed. BUT if a lot of people want me to post the next part I will tonight.

Can't you just put up 1 day of actual recruitment? Pretty please?

[lovespink88]

I know I do, but it's your story so it's your call!

[Splash]

Oh just put up the whole story, I'm so addicted to these things!!

[18andRushing]

I had class for 6 hours today. It was horrible. I also had to go and buy notecards and get my things from my cousin’s place. By the time I got all this I was in my room with only 90 minutes to get ready. My roommate luckily wrote 10 notecards for me. I wrote the last 9. I got ready in my shorts and tee. I packed my bag and started making mac and cheese. As I went to fill it with water, I saw girls leaving! I thought I had time, but I left my food in my room, grabbed my bag and ran. I ate a poptart and fed some to a squirrel when I got there. I was very early and bored. Finally everyone came and out GC’s had their big # signs. It was cool.

Abby: They were singing a cute song. The first girl was really nice, but she seemed a little bored or tired. It was the first house on the second day of Open House. The next girl seemed really chill and sweet. She has a big family, too, and she like the family aspect of a sorority as well. I didn’t have a solid connection, but I really want to go back.

Ashleigh: These girls had a really fun skit, but they had some technological difficulties. One girl was a CivilE major so we talked about that. They really liked how I started my small art business.

Beth: Pretty house. It was 3 PNMs for every 2 members. One member went to “XHS” and was friends with “HS kid,” my MA, who apparently was my friend my junior year, but of course I don’t remember junior year because stuff that doesn’t matter here…I didn’t feel a connection at all. Also, they have a 2 year live-in requirement.

Betsy: These girls were really pretty, like model, picture perfect pretty. I didn’t feel like I fitted in. I looked around and there wasn’t much diversity. Not a single colored person and the girls just talked to me like I was a number and like they were trained, which I'm sure they were because each conversation was the same. They talked about partying and if I had gone to any frats yet. It was weird. Plus, my mouth was filled with perfume.

Brenda: These girls are REALLY nice, sweet, and sincere. We had a tour of the house and the girls were walking backwards everywhere, even on the stairs! We saw the study room and the study files. They said they once had a drunk Nintendo Mario Cart competition. The conversation flowed well and was easy. My person was a GE major which was nice.

Casey: I REALLY liked them. They were so sweet and chill and down to earth. Their dance was amazing with awesome chants, like California Girls (Casey girls). They were so sincere when I was talking to them. I could really see myself here with these girls. I had an amazing time and thought I made some great connections in our conversations.

Franny: They had a really big cheer. The girls I was with all talked about music. I kept trying to change the subject because I didn’t know much about it, but they stuck to it. Every girl loved country music. I like country, but not that much and I don’t know much about it.

Janette: They had a dance as their skit. The house was really interesting and pretty, but really loud. The girl I was talking to and I had a good connection and the conversation flowed well.

Jen K: When we went in it was soooo loud. They were really nice but tired because it was like 10:30 at night on the first day of Open House. The sisterhood events sounded really fun. They were really interesting and I want to go back and learn more.

Jordan: They were really nice and chill. The house was really interesting and energetic when we came in. I really want to go back. It was so crazy and silly. I really felt like I would fit in there. Plus, my person looked exactly like my roommate, but her name was slightly different. And my partner’s person’s name was “Roommate!” It was funny.

Katherine: I really like this house. These girls are really fun and nice. They had a really sweet song. It was really hard to hear, but I think they liked me. The house is gorgeous.

Laura: I really like this houses skit. They had a talent show and a Mean Girls theme. My person told me about the social events they have every week. One was a broad cast major and the other was in sociology. They were lots of fun. The house was pretty and I could see myself there.

Libby: They had a really loud and stomping song. They were very sisterly! I don’t think I want to go back. I didn’t really feel a connection with them. They talked about watches and clothes…

Lizzie: They were really nice, but they were tired. It was the last one of Open House and one girl was losing her voice. They didn’t seem too interested in me, but I’d really like to learn more about them. There were 3 PNMs for 2 members so it was a little awkward.

Mandi: This house was decked out in purple! Their dance was really upbeat. The girl I talked to used to be a ChemE major so we connected on that. She is planning on going to Rome next semester. She was really nice and fun. She told me her favorite parts of the house: the sundeck and randomly going down for food with everybody. After the dance performance she asked if I danced and I told her about the wedding dances I do.

Natalie: I really liked this house. It was funny because we talked about the food and their awesome chef. The girls were all near “Hometown,” so that was cool. They call this house the “building” and it is beautiful. I could imagine myself living there. They had a power point of pictures while singing songs like Sweet Home Natalie.

Rebecca: This house was really nice and pretty. I had good conversations and they had a cute dance about how we were nervous freshman, but I didn’t really feel a connection. I think I’ll give them a second chance.

Robin: This house didn’t have any entertainment which was odd. The house was beautiful though. One girl had a sore throat. The conversation flowed, but not about anything. We were doubled up. The girls were nice, but I didn’t feel anything.

Tegan: I was a bit nervous when I went in. It was loud, but not as loud as I expected. They had a really cute dance/skit. The house was really pretty. There were 2 PNMs with 2 members. I didn’t like my partner because she was acting snobby and wouldn’t let me talk. She kept cutting me off, so I don’t think I made an impression at this house. I made a mental reminder not to stand next to her at other houses, so I wouldn’t be paired with her.


We had to rank our houses after the 3rd day. They say most people only get 3 to 10 houses to go back to, and I was hoping to get at least 5. 13 is rare. We leave again. When I get back to my dorm all the girls are trying on dresses for 1st invite and deciding on outfits for the 2nd and 3rd. I join in and finally meet people on my floor. It’s pretty cool.
My List:
• Casey
• Rebecca
• Ashleigh
• Laura
• Jordan
• Jen K
• Brenda
• Abby
• Mandi
• Lizzie
• Katherine
• Janette
• Natalie
1. Tegan
2. Franny
3. Libby
4. Robin
5. Betsy
6. Beth


*Disclaimer* These houses are in no special order. I forgot what order I went to them. Also, no more until tomorrow because I just gave you 3 days worth. 1st Invite will be given in the morning. 2nd at night. 3rd Monday morning. Bid Day Monday night-but very late most likely!!!! I can't wait! 2 days!

[TriDeltaSallie]

Originally Posted by 18andRushing

Betsy: These girls were really pretty, like model, picture perfect pretty. I didn’t feel like I fitted in. I looked around and there wasn’t much diversity. Not a single colored person and the girls just talked to me like I was a number and like they were trained, which I'm sure they were because each conversation was the same. They talked about partying and if I had gone to any frats yet. It was weird. Plus, my mouth was filled with perfume.

LOL!

This surprised me because perfume was a huge no-no when I was an active. Actives weren't supposed to wear it and I believe rushees were discouraged from wearing it as well.

Great story!

[Regina.George]

Originally Posted by 18andRushing

Betsy: These girls were really pretty, like model, picture perfect pretty. I didn’t feel like I fitted in. I looked around and there wasn’t much diversity. Not a single colored person and the girls just talked to me like I was a number and like they were trained, which I'm sure they were because each conversation was the same. They talked about partying and if I had gone to any frats yet. It was weird. Plus, my mouth was filled with perfume.

[LucyKKG]

Wow, that's a WHOLE lotta houses!

[ellebud]

Perhaps she meant...people of color? I'm sure that's what she meant.

[18andRushing]

Originally Posted by TriDeltaSallie

LOL!

This surprised me because perfume was a huge no-no when I was an active. Actives weren't supposed to wear it and I believe rushees were discouraged from wearing it as well.

Great story!

That's what I thought too, so I was really shocked that it was that much!

Originally Posted by ellebud

Perhaps she meant...people of color? I'm sure that's what she meant.

OMG! I am so sorry. I didn't mean to offend anyone. I just call myself colored, not person of color, and when I first wrote this, it was for my memory book. I had to go and change everything to proper/hidden writing. I must have missed this, and of course its a big mistake. I truly am sorry!

[18andRushing]

One of my friend’s friends slept over the night before to get ready. I kept waking her up, but she didn’t get up until 8:20. We had to leave at 9:00. She did her make-up and didn’t finish until 8:55, so I had to help her get ready. And she left the room a mess, so I had to clean it before I left. I wore mascara for the first time that day, (without someone else putting it on for me) and I looked great! Another girl in my hall gave me a dress to wear. It was really cute. I forgot to take a picture, though. We got there late, and the Gamma Chi’s called me as I was running up to Noyes. They handed out our lists after reminding us most people don’t get 13. They also said that if we have a break at the end of the day we could pref early. I only noted that room rather than the regular pref room because I wouldn’t have to go at the regular time. I got my list back and started walking away. I counted…1…2……..12…13? WTF?!? How in the what? 13? Why? I sucked at Open House! Then I looked when I had my beloved Cassie……………nowhere……and I am going back to Beth and Robin. 2 I hated. I also didn’t get back to Brenda. I was a little sad, but I tried to brush it off. Off I went.

Jen K: They had an awesome Toy Story 3 skit. It was so fun and energetic. They have really low dues. We talked about our “college” embarrassing stories. We were laughing and having so much fun! Afterwards I heard they are on probation and don’t have a football block and “dance” for this semester, but they still have exchanges. But I really like them! I have there song still stuck in my head.

Robin: This round was okay. Again, there wasn’t a good conversation. They had a LeBron James skit. I didn’t get most of it.

Lizzie: I really like this house. They had a really cute “thing” skit where a bunch of characters were finding the XY treasure, which happened to be friendship on a “symbol.” The girls seem very sisterly. I ended up talking with one of the girls I spoke with at Open House.

Abby: I really like their “symbol” song. Again, I really like this house. They say they have low affordable dues.

Janette: I had a lot of fun here. We talked about food and majors and creepers. There wasn’t a skit, but they sang.

Rebecca: This time was ok…The girls seem nice, but I didn’t feel anything. I don’t really want to go back.

We had a lunch hour. So I went to Subway with a bunch of girls. We got there early so there wasn’t a line. We ate and headed out again. I sat at my next house illegally texting and looking at my schedule and ranking the ones I’ve gone to. In the afternoon I had to make 3 runs across campus! Oy…

Katherine: This house was okay this round. They are still pretty good though. I didn’t get a connection with the girl I talked to, but the others seemed nice.

Ashleigh: This house was nice again. They had a GLEE theme. I didn’t really feel a connection with these girls. We talked about t.v. and movies and we could tell the topic was getting boring.

Mandi: I didn’t really like it this round. Apparently this is a “blank” house. We watched a slideshow video.

Natalie: I really like it. They had a t.v. skit. It was really funny and stereotypical. I was really hot because I just ran across campus.

Laura: They had a Wizard of Oz theme. It was an okay time. I didn’t love it, I didn’t hate it. I am going to give it a second chance if I can.

Beth: I had to run to this house, but I was already exhausted. I was a couple minutes late with another girl. We snuck in in the back. Again, I didn’t feel any connection. I was really bored because it was 3 PNM’s for 2 girls again and I was the odd one out.

Jordan: I really liked their skit. There was a girl thinking about whom to pref. And she was thinking about the houses. Debby Downer, Kloe Kardashian, and Buddy Elf were in it. We talked about clubs in high school and clubs we want to join in college. I learned about the October Lover’s Club.

We had to rank them again. This is how I went:

• Jen K
• Lizzie
• Abby
• Janette
• Natalie
• Laura
• Jordan
1. Katherine
2. Ashleigh
3. Mandi
4. Rebecca
5. Robin
6. Beth


We got financial sheets today and after looking at them I got really upset. A lot of my favorite ones are really expensive, and "sorority" wasn’t. Numbers are New Member (Fall/Spring (if applicable, otherwise live out)), Live in total per semester (F/S), Live out total per semester (F/S). *estimated to keep discreet*
• Jen K: 650, 430, 300 Affordable
• Lizzie: 1000, 4000, 750 NOT
• Abby: 1700, 5000, 1900/0 NOT!!!
• Janette: 900, 4300, 550 Affordable?
• Natalie: 900, 3700, 500 Kinda…Evens Out
• Laura: 800, 4200, 550 Kinda…Evens Out
• Jordan: 900, 4800, 650 NOT


The thing is I actually really like Jordan, Abby, and Lizzie. I like Jen K and am iffy about the others, so I’ll have to see where it goes. But Abby is GONE, sadly. I don’t know what to do. I feel icky about this. I can’t think of a better word. I just don’t know what I’ll do if I don’t get back to any affordable ones. Remember, I’m paying for this myself!

[Xylochick216]

Remember to look at what those dues include. The ones that seem so expensive may very well include a dining plan (even if you live out) and all social functions. The affordable ones, however, may hit you up at every meeting for money for shirts, activities, etc. Compare these costs to your college meal plan/dorm assignment, and often it's cheaper to live in the Greek housing. Many groups also have scholarships and payment plans. If you base your choices on finances, you may very well end up in a cheaper house but not fit in.

[18andRushing]

I am a failure. A total failure. I got cut from over 2/3 of my houses. I got 3 of my bottom and 1 of my low ranks.

I was so ready this morning and so excited. I got all packed and ate breakfast. I walked up calmly to get my schedule. I had 13 houses before, I have to get at least one of my favorites, and I will probably be screwed with another full schedule. I walk up to my Gamma Chi and give her a smile before grabbing my list. When is my lunch break going to be? Hopefully in the middle…house…break dam….house...BREAK??…BREAK!!!...house…ANOTHER BREAK?!?!?!?!?....house! ONLY 4 HOUSES?!?
WHAT THE HELL?? What did I do wrong? Why didn’t they like me? Hold on…they are probably ones I like….Natalie-that was fine I guess…Rebecca? Why do they like me so much?...Crap…Beth again… Ashleigh…fine I guess. But none of my 4. No Jen K? No Lizzie? No Jordan? No Abby? Why?!? SHUT UP. Be positive. I am being optimistic about this. This is good…this will be fine…I can do this. I walk. And walk. I talk to other girls. They are like me. We suck. We check the time. Crap! We run and run.

My Schedule

Natalie: I was really upset before going to this chapter and I wasn’t in the “rush” mood. I got in and was in a daze. I really like them, but I don’t know if I can see myself there. We make journals as our philanthropy craft.

Break: I tried to keep calm. I really did. My hair was messing up. I felt waterworks coming so I ran to a bathroom to dry up the tears before they fell. I had to talk to someone. I called Jig. She helped me calm down and get ready to quit.

Rebecca: This house was better than usual. I had a girl I already met before. It was kind of awkward. We made pillows for this craft. It was really cute, but mine was lumpy and disformed.

Double Break: I checked my phone and saw my friend wanted to get lunch. I went back home to eat. She helped me out. I went to my room and fixed my hair. My roommates were going to go eat lunch so I left with them.

Beth: I really did not want to go back. But I’m glad I did. I talked to some really nice girls and we clicked. We colored an "animal" and glued it to a paper bag. That’s it.

Break: I called my roommates to see where they were. They were going to the lib so I met them up. I left a while later.

Ashleigh: I LOVE this house. I had such a connection with each girl I talked to. First we went inside and sat at a table and made "objects." This girl was in awe by my artistic skill of my summer "job." Then I was curling ribbon with my nail and she thought it was cool. Then she noticed my nails and again was in awe. We then went to watch a video clip. Apparently it was from the movie “Movie,” which apparently I have never seen. I talked about my grandparents. I almost cried about missing my grandma. Then we went upstairs with someone else. The house is so pretty. We talked 3 on 3. It was pretty nice. I ended up sitting next to my roommate’s friend from "town." My person and I connected over math. She had "teacher," too. She got a B+. She told me he looked like "person" from the Simpsons. I was so excited because I couldn’t figure out who he reminded me of. I felt a good accomplishment. Yup! I really liked it and I really want to go back to just this house. Dues: 750, 4300, 360. Pretty good….

I ended up ranking Ashleigh, Rebecca, Natalie, and Beth. Fingers crossed for tomorrow! Wish me luck!

[lovespink88]

Sounds like you have some great options still! Can't wait to hear more!

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by Regina.George

Originally Posted by ellebud

Perhaps she meant...people of color? I'm sure that's what she meant.

Originally Posted by 18andRushing

That's what I thought too, so I was really shocked that it was that much!



OMG! I am so sorry. I didn't mean to offend anyone. I just call myself colored, not person of color, and when I first wrote this, it was for my memory book. I had to go and change everything to proper/hidden writing. I must have missed this, and of course its a big mistake. I truly am sorry!

I have a decent idea of your school, and find it hard to believe that a chapter was lacking in diversity, in your terms. Many people are bi or multi racial and may not express the classical racial features people use for a social construct. You may also not have met everyone, and there are lots of other factors to diversity that lie outside of skin pigment and melanin.

[perfectinpurple]

I cannot wait to hear the outcome of your story!!!