A girl scout cookie recruitment! - Page 3

FleurGirl · #31 08-18-2010, 07:49 PM

Look at you with your open mind and good attitude! You're a model PNM my dear, I have the utmost faith that it'll work out. Good luck!!!

PS: Go trefoils!

girlscout21 · #32 08-19-2010, 08:29 AM

Hi everyone! So sorry I didn't update last night. I laid down to take a quick nap and didn't wake up until about 20 minutes ago. haha. So I guess it was a pretty exhausting day. I have 2 hours until I need to meet my RC and group so I figured I'd write my story now!

I seriously wish they'd let us take our little books with us. I hardly remember anything that happened now. It goes by so quickly!!

Tagalongs- This house was fantastic! I had the usual conversations with most of the girls I talked to but I feel like I got a really good vibe from them. Plus their song was soo adorable. I had it stuck in my head for the rest of the day.

Thank you very Munch- These girls were great as well. Honestly, the energy I got from every single house was amazing. I kept thinking how hard it was going to be to rank them later. I liked this house a lot. And I feel like I had a memorable conversation with one of the girls. We talked about ear piercings which was cool.

Lemon Chalet Cremes- This house was absolutely gorgeous! And I'm talking about the physical house itself, although the girls were stunning as well. Its kinda hard to go into a house that you would really want to live in and be completely unbiased about the girls. But I think I did a good job. I really liked them a lot! Except it was so loud at one point, one of the girls asked me a question and I couldn't hear her so I just nodded and said, "Oh, ok." Then I realized she had asked a question and I was so embarassed. haha.

Dulce de Leche- Okay, I REALLY wanted to like this house because I know a ton of people that were in it at other schools and I had a couple relatives write me recs for this house. But I got a weird vibe from it. The girls were all really nice but I don't think they really knew what they were doing. Although I may have just got some inexperienced girls. The same girl asked me the same question several times, and another asked me if I wanted her to know anything else about myself. I was kinda put on the spot like that and didn't know what to say. But the girls were nice, and thats really all that matters.

Daisy go Rounds- This is the house that most girls are OBSESSED with. Its crazy. I've heard great things about them. I talked to 3 girls in this house and they were all SO nice. They were also really involved on campus with other non-sorority things which I thought was cool. I can see why girls are obsessed with this chapter, they were gorgeous and sweet. I liked them a lot.

So yeah, that was my day! Today when we meet with our groups we will get our schedule with no more than 8 chapters on it. My RC said it is really rare to get all 8. To be honest, I'd be happy getting just 1 or 2. haha. I mean, it only takes 1 right?

Oh yeah, and this is how I ranked them:

The 8 I would most want to go back to:
Tagalongs
Samoas
Trefoils
Thin Mints
Lemonades
Daisy go Rounds
Do Si Dos
Lemon Chalet Cremes

And the 3 I would second most want to go back to:
Thanks-a-Lot
Thank you Berry Munch
Dulce de Leche

Honestly, I would be happy to go back to any of these houses. Ranking them was SO hard! I kinda just did it by a feeling I got from each of the houses. Hopefully it will be easier after they get narrowed down a bit.

Thanks for reading! I'll try and update later today if I don't fall asleep again!

arrowlady · #33 08-19-2010, 08:46 AM

Hope you have a great day today!!! Rushing is exhausting so take care of yourself!

nittanygirl · #34 08-19-2010, 09:31 AM

Changing my pick to Trefoils because I love that you were willing to look past things some girls won't.

Good luck today!!!

girlscout21 · #35 08-20-2010, 02:38 AM

All right! So it is officially the end of set 2! hoorah!
I was able to go back to a maximum of 8 chapters today, and I got asked back to 6!! yay! haha, I honestly thought that I was only going to get one or two. I was so happy! I loved all the chapters on my schedule.
Here they are:

Thin Mints- Their song/presentation was SO cute! I loved it so much. We got to look around and learn about the kinds of things they do as sisters. This was the same house where my skirt blew up the other day, and it almost happened again! I walked over another fan in the ground but this time, I caught my skirt just in time! Whew! I really enjoyed this house a lot and the conversation flowed really nicely.

Samoas- I LOVE their philanthropy. I think I said it before, but I really do. Its something that means a lot to me personally and I've done a lot of similar volunteer work. I love the girls in this house. All of the girls I have talked to are SO nice.

Trefoils- I was really excited to go back here, but some of the other girls in line were totally pissed off they had to come back here. Some girls didn't even show which got them cut from recruitment all together. What morons. They don't even deserve to be in a sorority. I really had fun here, we did a cute little craft and then walked around and I learned about the kinds of things that they do. It was fun, but not overwhelmingly fun like some of the other houses.

Daisy Go Rounds- I was shocked when I saw this chapter on my schedule. I totally did not think I was their type at all. I mean, the girls are fantastic and I could totally see myself being friends with them, but I don't think I would fit in at all. I figured I only got asked back because I had 2 recs for this house. I won't be terribly upset if I don't go back to them tomorrow. It just wasn't the best fit for me.

Tagalongs- I had such a good time here during set 1, so I was really excited to go back. Unfortunately, I had kind of a weird experience. The first girl I talked to was kind of dull. I could tell she was really tired though because she kept trying to lean on things. All she did was explain things, and when I would try and go off on a tangent and have a conversation she would just nod and continue with what she was saying. I mean, I know she was tired but so is everyone else in all the other houses! And they all manage to be super energetic. I don't know if I want to be in a house that does things half ass like she did. Well, the next girl I talked with was awesome!! We had a lot in common and ended up talking the entire time instead of doing the craft. After I left this house I felt weird. I honestly don't know what to think of them now.

Lemonades- Oh. My. Gosh. I am totally in love. These girls are fantastic. I could totally see myself fitting in with them. The first girl I talked to was so funny. We were cracking jokes and laughing the whole time, and we had a ton in common. The next two girls I talked to were the same girls I talked to on the first day. And they both remembered me which was good. Especially because the last time they saw me was the very first event 2 days ago. I feel like I could really fit in with these girls. I'll be pretty bummed if they aren't on my schedule tomorrow.

So at the end of the day, we had to choose 5 we liked the most.
I chose:
Samoas
Tagalongs
Thin Mints
Trefoils
Lemonades

And I put Daisy go Rounds as the one I wouldn't want to go back to. However, I wouldn't mind going back there. It was just that I felt like it wasn't for me.

I will update again tomorrow night!! Stay tuned for skit day!

KSUViolet06 · #36 08-20-2010, 02:48 AM

Something to think about: A tired rusher who maybe doesn't make the best conversation does not mean an entire chapter may do things "half ass." You have to consider (if you visited the houses in the order you listed them) that it was probably late in the day.

One person is not a reflection of a whole house.

33girl · #37 08-20-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by girlscout21

Trefoils- I was really excited to go back here, but some of the other girls in line were totally pissed off they had to come back here. Some girls didn't even show which got them cut from recruitment all together. What morons. They don't even deserve to be in a sorority.

Whatever your outcome, whether you get a bid or not, you have already WON at Greek life, and life in general.

gee_ess · #38 08-20-2010, 02:34 PM

I am really happy to hear how you are progressing with recruitment. Your attitude and enthusiasm are wonderful!

arrowlady · #39 08-20-2010, 02:46 PM

It is so great to hear your story! I am shocked that girls did not go to a house on their list.
I hope you continue to have fun!

girlscout21 · #40 08-20-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Something to think about: A tired rusher who maybe doesn't make the best conversation does not mean an entire chapter may do things "half ass." You have to consider (if you visited the houses in the order you listed them) that it was probably late in the day.

One person is not a reflection of a whole house.

Yeah, I realize that now. I just reread what I posted yesterday and I kinda feel bad about it. That was kind of a mean thing for me to say. I went to that house again today and had an amazing time. But I'll post the rest of that later. I'm on a break now and have one house left to go.

girlscout21 · #41 08-20-2010, 08:10 PM

Okay! So this morning we had to wake up super early. I was so nervous. I was afraid I was gonna get major cuts. I thought they only invited me back to the second round because I had recs, and they were planning on releasing me after that. Today we could go to a maximum of 5 houses.
When I got my schedule I saw that I had:

Samoas
Tagalongs
Trefoils

The Lemonades had dropped me. Just as I was starting to really REALLY like them. I was heartbroken at first. Thin Mints also dropped me and I really liked them too. But I was mostly bummed about Lemonades because I thought things were going really well when I was there! Oh well.

So here is how today went!

Samoas- First house of the day. I was still in a sulky mood because I didn't get invited back to my top two favorites. Then I realized that was stupid. I REALLY liked this house and the two others I was going to later. When I went inside, I had already forgotten about my disappointment over the Lemonades house. I had a really fun time. Their skit was funny and their house was gorgeous. I really got along with the girls and they seem to like me.

Tagalongs- Today in this house, I just had this feeling that I was where I belong. I fit in with these girls. I can see myself getting along with every single one of them. They are funny and down to earth and they all seem to love each other. During their skit, I just got the feeling that I knew this is where I belonged. So lets hope I don't experience another heartbreak again tomorrow! Although, you never know how I may feel after tomorrow night. Yesterday, I was convinced I would be a Lemonades girl, now I want to be a Tagalongs girl.

Trefoils- Okay, I know you all are rooting for the Trefoils because they are the underdogs and because I was able to look past their completely untrue reputation. But I just don't think it is the house for me. Its a gut feeling that I just didn't get like when I was at the Tagalongs house. It was still fun, so obviously I wouldn't be upset if I got invited back to pref, but I just feel more at home in Tagalongs and Samoas.

So at selections, this is what I did:

Houses I would like to return to:
Samoas
Tagalongs

Houses I would like to return to if my first choice does not invite me back:
Trefoils

Also, I was hoping to get a little advice for preference night. Assuming I still feel the same way about the Tagalongs house, is there an appropriate way to let them know how I feel? Today I said how happy I was to be back. But tomorrow I would like to let them know how seriously I feel about them. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know!

DaffyKD · #42 08-20-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by girlscout21

Also, I was hoping to get a little advice for preference night. Assuming I still feel the same way about the Tagalongs house, is there an appropriate way to let them know how I feel? Today I said how happy I was to be back. But tomorrow I would like to let them know how seriously I feel about them. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know!

Once upon a time, long before computer and Greekchat advise, I went through recruitment. Our rush counselor told our group to make sure that we let the house know we were very interested when we went to Pref Night. The girl who was rushing me was told by the house to rush me hard and find out exactly how I felt. Well.... we were sitting on the couch and she asked "What are you looking for in a house.?" I looked right into her eyes and replied, "this house." The rest of the evening we were able to relax and enjoy our conversation. Although I was going to rank the 2 houses (I never heard of suiciding since I was the first in my family to go through rush), I knew that if my invite said the other house the next day I would not sign my bid card (we signed them upon getting our actual bid). I got the house I wanted!

Good luck with the rest of your recruitment.

DaffyKD

AXOrushadvisor · #43 08-21-2010, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by girlscout21

Okay! So this morning we had to wake up super early. I was so nervous. I was afraid I was gonna get major cuts. I thought they only invited me back to the second round because I had recs, and they were planning on releasing me after that. Today we could go to a maximum of 5 houses.
When I got my schedule I saw that I had:

Samoas
Tagalongs
Trefoils

The Lemonades had dropped me. Just as I was starting to really REALLY like them. I was heartbroken at first. Thin Mints also dropped me and I really liked them too. But I was mostly bummed about Lemonades because I thought things were going really well when I was there! Oh well.

So here is how today went!

Samoas- First house of the day. I was still in a sulky mood because I didn't get invited back to my top two favorites. Then I realized that was stupid. I REALLY liked this house and the two others I was going to later. When I went inside, I had already forgotten about my disappointment over the Lemonades house. I had a really fun time. Their skit was funny and their house was gorgeous. I really got along with the girls and they seem to like me.

Tagalongs- Today in this house, I just had this feeling that I was where I belong. I fit in with these girls. I can see myself getting along with every single one of them. They are funny and down to earth and they all seem to love each other. During their skit, I just got the feeling that I knew this is where I belonged. So lets hope I don't experience another heartbreak again tomorrow! Although, you never know how I may feel after tomorrow night. Yesterday, I was convinced I would be a Lemonades girl, now I want to be a Tagalongs girl.

Trefoils- Okay, I know you all are rooting for the Trefoils because they are the underdogs and because I was able to look past their completely untrue reputation. But I just don't think it is the house for me. Its a gut feeling that I just didn't get like when I was at the Tagalongs house. It was still fun, so obviously I wouldn't be upset if I got invited back to pref, but I just feel more at home in Tagalongs and Samoas.

So at selections, this is what I did:

Houses I would like to return to:
Samoas
Tagalongs

Houses I would like to return to if my first choice does not invite me back:
Trefoils

Also, I was hoping to get a little advice for preference night. Assuming I still feel the same way about the Tagalongs house, is there an appropriate way to let them know how I feel? Today I said how happy I was to be back. But tomorrow I would like to let them know how seriously I feel about them. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know!

You know what?, this is what recruitment is all about. It is ok that you don't feel comfortable with Trefoils. I think we were just all so impressed that you could look beyond all the nasty things other girls were saying. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Preference night- my advice tell them you like them.

nittanygirl · #44 08-21-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AXOrushadvisor

I think we were just all so impressed that you could look beyond all the nasty things other girls were saying. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

I second this

girlscout21 · #45 08-21-2010, 09:05 PM

I am officially finished with preference day! I am so wiped out. It was such an exhausting and amazing day. It went by so quickly. The ceremonies were both SO moving and I was really touched by both of them.

I was invited back to two houses,
Trefoils
Tagalongs

Samoas dropped me. Oh well. I can't say I'm surprised though. At this point I only have 1 house that I see myself fitting in with.

Tagalongs- This is it. I want this place to be my home. I want these girls to be my sisters. I love everything they stand for. They're quirky, and fun and down to earth and today I got to see a more serious side of them. I teared up during the ceremony. It was absolutely amazing. The girl who I talked to for the hour was the girl I talked to yesterday, and she is so cool. I told her my mind has been made up, I've loved this house from the beginning and I feel really at home here. She said she was glad and she hopes that she'll see me at bid day tomorrow. And that she'd love to have me as a sister. I'm gonna take that as a good sign.

Trefoils- It was a great ceremony. But deep down I just know it isn't for me. The girl I talked to was nice, but the conversation felt a lot more forced than the one at Tagalongs. I really enjoyed myself here, but I just like the Tagalongs house more.

Well, tomorrow is bid day. I can't believe I made it all the way to pref. This is absolutely amazing. I've had such a great time during recruitment. I'm SO glad I kept such an open mind. If I hadn't, I don't think I would have had such a great experience. Thank you so much everyone for the advice! I can't wait to share my results with you tomorrow!!