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SmartBlondeGPhB · #1 08-26-2003, 03:59 PM

I think UCI is pretty laid back, but I can't contest to it. A friend in my alum chapter graduated from there a number of years ago. And besides, a rec never hurts.......

In terms of recs, I know Gamma Phi is VERY strong down there in terms of alumnae so getting a rec within 3 weeks should be no big deal. I'm guessing that other GLO's are just as big and would have an easy time as well.

If you need a name for a rec, let me or GPhiBLtColonel know. We can hook you up with any number of Gamma Phi's down there.

PrincessHeather · #2 08-26-2003, 07:09 PM

Maroon5grl,
Good luck and best wishes with recruitment at UCI!! You asked about recs from a cali point of view...
Well I'm from Norhern California and around here in the Central Valley you don't need them. We are low key out here. But I don't know the system down at UCI so just don't go competely off me.

But hey if you wanted to get them done and had the opportunity to I say go for it. It won't hurt at all to have.

Good Luck!

polarpi · #3 08-26-2003, 08:36 PM

Good luck with recruitment.....I hope you find your new home with the same ease I found mine almost four years ago

gphiangel624 · #4 09-06-2003, 07:01 PM

Any word on when Maroon5grl starts recruitment? I know UCI doesn't start school for a while still, but anyone know when their recruitment starts? I'm dying to hear some west coast rush stories!

polarpi · #5 09-07-2003, 02:13 AM

I couldn't find dates for 2003, but I was able to find out that Fall 2002 recruitment began on September 24 (optional events) but orientation was on the 26th of September last year, so likely it'll be around the same time this year.

gphiangel624 · #6 09-07-2003, 06:08 AM

If we don't hear for sure soon, I'll call my friend who is an alum from UCI- she should know for sure and if not, she can find out. Maroon5grl- where are you?!

bruinaphi · #7 09-07-2003, 11:07 AM

UCI Recruitment starts on September 20th.

Maroon5grl · #8 09-08-2003, 01:24 AM

No way!!! Are you sure it starts the 20th, because that's the day we move in! I mean, it's already going to be quite the hectic day for all the freshmen...I thought it started the Saturday after/of welcome week. I know during welcome week there are sorority information sessions...

I just got my housing info a couple of days ago and I'm SO happy because I got my first choice dorms. I still haven't talked to my roommate yet because we've been playing an unfortunate game of phone tag (I called her, she wasn't home...she called me back, i wasn't home!) but I'm really excited to talk to her. I hope she's nice. All I really want is a nice, respectful, and semi-normal roommate. Which I'm sure she is, most people are. I move in TWO WEEKS!!! I am SO excited!!!!!!!!!

Maroon5grl · #9 09-08-2003, 01:34 AM

Okay I just looked at the calendar online and it said Panhellenic rush is from the 26th (Friday) till the 29th (Monday) which is great because I don't have classes until Tuesday.

Wow...that means, three weeks from now, I might have a bunch of new sisters!

What an incredible thought!!

By the way, I'd love to get recs if they'd help me out, but I have absolutely no idea how to go about doing it. Where would I find people to do them for me? Do they have to know me personally? I have a couple cousins who are in Theta, would they be able to do one for me even if they live across the country?

Thanks so much for all your support!!! I really appreciate it.

ThetaPrincess24 · #10 09-08-2003, 12:54 PM

Hey

I'm a Theta from EKU's chapter. Your Theta cousins should eb able to still write you a recommendation, but you need to contact them NOW to have them do it and then have them send it to the chapter on your campus ASAP! Also , dont forget to provide them with a picture. Keep in mind teh picture simply lets the sisters better recognize who you are during rush. The more sisters that recognize you, the less likely you'll be forgotten or slip through the cracks so to speak. Good luck with rush!!!!

DDDBean · #11 09-08-2003, 08:41 PM

I'm a membership advisor at UC Davis... a very laid-back Greek system that is, I think, pretty similar to UCI. While recs aren't critical, they can help you stand out among the dozens of other women. If you can track them down, it helps.

Deltalovyn · #12 09-08-2003, 09:00 PM

Hi!

I just tried to post my SUPER long message on this and it erased it!

Anyway, I'm an alum from UCI and I have to say it was the best time of my life! You're going to have a great time!

IF you want to know specifics or have any other questions you can email me at glorial1@hotmail.com

Recs.... if your theta cousins write them for you then they will most likely only go to the Theta chapter. Though, other houses will know that you are affiliated with Theta through relatives. Have them send the recs to the Chapter or the Greek Advisor Ashley Dye.

A TIP... Go to ring road everyday during welcome week. The sororities all have their booths out and you can meet a whole bunch of girls and get a feel for what each house is like before rush! PLUS all the fraternities are out there too, and you'll get to meet some cool guys and don't forget to go to all the parties!!!

HAVE A GREAT TIME!!! Email me if you want more info...Good Luck!

Maroon5grl · #13 09-09-2003, 08:32 PM

Deltalovyn...I PMed you and I'm going to email you too hehehehe.

THANKS EVERYONE!!! You are all too sweet. I'm going to contact my cousins tonight to ask them.