Who's rushing in the fall? - Page 3

DGPhoney · #31 06-15-2001, 11:04 PM

Wow, oh soo many. Well I wish all of you ladies and guys the best of luck during rush and any endeavors really. I hope have a great rush experience*
One and Much Love
DGPhoney~

CRMSNTiDEGRL717 · #32 06-16-2001, 01:33 PM

orchid2--- i saw from an old thread that your going to Rush at jax state, thats cool. My cousin goes there and she rushed. Now she's an AOII. She really loves it. Well good luck and best wishes!!!!
Liz

M Gerrick · #33 06-17-2001, 12:22 AM

Best of luck to you Orchid2. Remember, the sorority women are nervous too. They're trying to make a good impression, and you will be trying to make a good impression. I know you will find the place for you. Let me know how it turns out and what you pledge!!

#34 06-17-2001, 11:05 AM

About the notebook: I wouldn't take one into the houses and take notes. But here's a tip I picked up as an upperclassman. At UA, they used to give you a little rush booklet that had info about rush and the houses and what you should wear each day (I'm not sure if they still do that.) I think there were blank pages in the back of the booklet. A lot of girls would make notes in that and leave them outside while they went into the houses. But be careful what you write. You might run across an unscrupulous Rho Chi or two who will look at them.

CRMSNTiDEGRL717 · #35 06-21-2001, 01:28 PM

Wine&Blue--- thanks for the input, i will definately be taking notes,

imsohappythatiama · #36 06-22-2001, 02:48 PM

lindsay_iu wrote:
I'm going to be rushing as a sophomore at IU this fall/winter. I'm already nervous about it. I'm scared that my mind will go blank, and I won't think of anything to talk about. I'm also really excited about the opportunity to become a member of a sorority. Girls, if you have any advice, feel free to pass some my way. Wish me luck! hehe.

Hi Lindsay!

I am a KKG from IU (now graduated). I am so excited for you!!! IU's rush is crazy, but it is also an experience you will never forget. I rushed as a sophomore too...

Can I answer any questions for you or help you out in any way? Please don't hesitate to contact me by email at hawkeyehoosier@hotmail.com

I'd love to help you out!!!

PS--You can carry a little notebook to make notes, but DON'T do it while you're in the parties (obviously). You can make notes in between houses, when you are waiting outside to be let in. Just jot a few things down that will help you remember what you liked/disliked about the chapter.

PPS--You will receive a really helpful info packet when you go to Greek Opportunities for Women in the Fall... or you can get one from your Rush Counselor... but it's big--like 8 x 10--so you won't want to carry that with you to the parties.

Go HOOSIERS!!!!

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amandamarie · #37 06-22-2001, 11:10 PM

Hi! I will be rushing at KU as a soph in the fall! Granted, I'm really nervous, but excited at the same time! I don't really know much about the greek system here, but it looks like something I'd really like to be involved in! Just a couple questions I'd like to put up for debate - 1. What effect does weight have to do when rushing? I'm a fairly "big" girl. 2. What kind of GPA's are houses looking for? Will a 2.0 cut it? Thanks for all your help guys - I look forward to hearing from you all!

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lindsay_iu · #38 06-23-2001, 12:46 AM

Hey imsohappy... I don't really have any questions right now, but I know that I will definitely have some once school starts in the fall. I think that I might make you my unofficial "mentor" for all things IU rush.

If that's ok, of course.

Oh..I take back the statement about the questions. I do have a question right now. When is Greek Week? Is it before or after GOW? What exactly goes on during this week? Ok..that was more than one question. hehe

I didn't really pay too much attention to any Greek activities or anything last school year. I just knew that Yell Like Hell, IU Sing, and the Little 5 are more fun if you're Greek.

Oh...I can't wait to get back to school in August. I miss it so much. I'm looking forward to rush, and I'm going to get football tickets for my dad. Yay! It's going to be a great year.

SLOTheta · #39 06-23-2001, 04:46 AM

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Originally posted by josh8o:
I will be rushing in the fall!!! WoHo!!! I am very excited. I will be a Junior at SDSU. I cant wait for September!!!

Good Luck at SDSU! Welcome to the CA State School system, I'm about to graduate from Cal Poly, and will be seeing my last formal rush, boohoo...Good luck with any house you choose!

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*Nancy*
*Kappa Alpha Theta*
*Zeta Theta Chapter*

SLOTheta · #40 06-23-2001, 04:49 AM

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Originally posted by lindsay_iu:
Girls, if you have any advice, feel free to pass some my way. Wish me luck! hehe.

Lindsay:
Just be yourself! That's the best advice I could give you, if you have any sepcific questions about rush, please feel free to e-mail me, I am one of the Day Chairs for our rush, so I have a little deeper insight on it. e-mail: nbui@calpoly.edu

Good Luck!

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*Nancy*
*Kappa Alpha Theta*
*Zeta Theta Chapter*

SLOTheta · #41 06-23-2001, 04:57 AM

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Originally posted by Dreamerchick:
[BI've been hanging out with this school's (CSUN) greek system for awhile. If anyone out there knows has Alpha Phi or AXiD in their school...any thoughts? Or how are they like in your school (types of girls)? I'm not too sure if I'll go either way, but it's what I've had in mind... [/B]

Is that California SU at Northridge??? I go to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. We don't have AXiD, but we do have Alpha Phi, AKA All for Free...and they own up to that nickname...they are the blond barbies that think they are just oh sooo fabulous, and known on campus to have a drug problem...sisters stealing money from other sisters for drugs, not good!!!

SLOTheta · #42 06-23-2001, 05:09 AM

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Originally posted by amandamarie:
1. What effect does weight have to do when rushing? I'm a fairly "big" girl. 2. What kind of GPA's are houses looking for? Will a 2.0 cut it? Thanks for all your help guys - I look forward to hearing from you all!

Dear AmandaMarie:
Answers to your questions:
1) Weight: Sad to say, but some houses really do care a lot about appearances, and won't take 'big girls'. We have a house on campus that won't take a girl above a size 6, and prefers their girls in the 2-4 range, sick, I know...but that's just the way they are. IF they are this way, you wouln't want to be apart of their hosue anyhow. You want to go to a house that will love you for who you are, and not what you look like. They should be looking for what you have on the inside, not on the outside. Shine, be yourself, and you will be fine.

2) GPA: Most houses don't care what your GPA is, as long as it's above a 2.0. When you rush, you are required to give your most recent grades and GPA, PanHell does a screen just to make sure you've made the cut. If sororities discriminated based upon grades, half the houses would be empty! We like to have high GPA's, but wouldn't drop someone solely on their lack luster academic performance.

imsohappythatiama · #43 06-26-2001, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lindsay_iu:
Hey imsohappy... I don't really have any questions right now, but I
know that I will definitely have some once school starts in the fall. I
think that I might make you my unofficial "mentor" for all things IU rush.
If that's ok, of course.

Hi Lindsay--I'd love to be your "unofficial mentor"....just let me know
what questions you have as they come up!!

Oh..I take back the statement about the questions. I do have a question
right now. When is Greek Week? Is it before or after GOW? What exactly
goes on during this week? Ok..that was more than one question. hehe

Greek Week is after GOW.... First you will have GOW (Greek Opportunities
for Women), which is just a big info session put on by Panhellenic. Then
there will be open Rush Registration at the Union, as well as times to get
your picture taken for your Rush Cards. Then after that will be Greek Week,
where you will get a chance to tour the different chapter houses and learn
what it means to be Greek at IU.

I didn't really pay too much attention to any Greek activities or
anything last school year. I just knew that Yell Like Hell, IU Sing, and
the Little 5 are more fun if you're Greek.

Unfortunately, this is often true.... I spent my first year at IU as an
independent, and while I treasure that experience, I didn't feel like I
could really be as much a part of the big events like Yell Like Hell, IU
Sing, Little 5, etc. on my own, so I see where you are coming from!

Oh...I can't wait to get back to school in August. I miss it so much.
I'm looking forward to rush, and I'm going to get football tickets for my
dad. Yay! It's going to be a great year. [/QUOTE]

You're so lucky! I miss IU so much... I'm glad to see that you're
treasuring it while you're there!!!

Let me know when you have questions.... I wish you the best Rush
experience!!!!!

Warm Regards,
Kristen (imsohappythatiama)

veruca76 · #44 06-26-2001, 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by SLOTheta:
Is that California SU at Northridge??? I go to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. We don't have AXiD, but we do have Alpha Phi, AKA All for Free...and they own up to that nickname...they are the blond barbies that think they are just oh sooo fabulous, and known on campus to have a drug problem...sisters stealing money from other sisters for drugs, not good!!!

Hi Nancy,
I was an Alpha Phi at the University of Colorado and I assure you my chapter was nothing like that. Please do not characterize my entire International organization with over 140 active chapters based on your experiences with one. That being said, I believe my GLO is quite stong across the state of California with something in the neighborhood of 20 chapters. Some of which are wonderfull and some that, of course, aren't.

ilovemyglo · #45 06-26-2001, 04:16 PM

Amanda Marie,
My chapter has girls from size 0 up to size 22 so weight should not matter. Just don't try and wear something that doesn't fit you (there was an incident with a girl wearing a shirt so little for her she exposed a little too much!!).
As for grades, that is a reason you could be cut. My chapter's minimum GPA is a 2.75 from High school and a 2.5 for college. Some chapters demand a 3.0 at the lowest at my school is a 2.5. We are allowed to take one grade risk, that is it... that means someone who has made above a 2.2 (that is the minimum for initiation) but below a 2.75 I know that may seem tough but college is about grades, not sororitites and fraternities. They take up a lot of time and if you have a problem with grades then you may have more of a problem with a lot of time being taken up for pledging. Just something to think about! Good luck! I hope you do find some place to call home.

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