Soliloquy's Fall 2007 recruitment

[Soliloquy]

Well, insomnia has the best of me as usual and I thought I'd spring a few updates on you kiddos.

I'm over the rejection, got over it pretty quick actually. THere's no way of knowing why God didn't see it fit for me to join a GLO when I wanted to.

After rush, many of my friends in house have approached me with big hugs and teary eyes. Apparently, the release figures were still from last year and not adjusted to accomadate the higher amount of girls going through this year. There was also no usage of quota ranges or snap bids. This was the most competitive rush our campus has seen in awhile- go figure! Which, of course, means no one will be holding COB events. However, on a brighter note, this is bringing attention that maybe totals need to be raised and a 5th group invited. Our campus has more then double the amount of IFC chapters (vs NPC), which is a pretty unfair balance if you ask me! Also on a bright note- a good portion of the upperclassmen got bids! Including a senior!

Most of you might be disappointed to find out that I was told why I was cut from 2 of the 4 houses. The reasons make sense to me and I am already taking the steps to dismiss the fears of the few who voted no against me. Ah, the disadvantages to already being on campus for a year! Anyway, it seems to be working. I had one girl approach me and say "Soliloquy, I feel so stupid for not voting you in. You're the SH*T!!!!" hahaha. Granted, she was pretty drunk- but you know what alcohol does to people... makes them tell the truth.

I'm keeping myself busy with the activities I was already in prior to rush. I have some big commitments coming up that will be a lot of fun! I'm also making sure to keep my grades high.

No word on winter informal yet, but in order for it to happen, all 4 sororities must agree to it. As of now no one is opposing it, especially due to the turn out they had for formal. I will do it if they have it! If not, I'll probably just have to endure another round of formal.. ugh. haha.

Thank you all again for your support! <3

[MellySK]

are you sure there is no COB? if the formal rush numbers were low (in terms of quota that each chapter could take) it's MORE likely that the chapters will be holding COB. When I rushed, back in the day, i got a bid through formal, there were 12 of us. The next week was COB and my pledge class ended up being close to 30.....just saying!

In addition, after having been through rush on the other side many times, the girls WANT you to go through COB. sometimes, like others have said here, things are beyond their control.

Basically, don't give up hope

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by Soliloquy

Well, insomnia has the best of me as usual and I thought I'd spring a few updates on you kiddos.

I'm over the rejection, got over it pretty quick actually. THere's no way of knowing why God didn't see it fit for me to join a GLO when I wanted to.

After rush, many of my friends in house have approached me with big hugs and teary eyes. Apparently, the release figures were still from last year and not adjusted to accomadate the higher amount of girls going through this year. There was also no usage of quota ranges or snap bids. This was the most competitive rush our campus has seen in awhile- go figure! Which, of course, means no one will be holding COB events. However, on a brighter note, this is bringing attention that maybe totals need to be raised and a 5th group invited. Our campus has more then double the amount of IFC chapters (vs NPC), which is a pretty unfair balance if you ask me! Also on a bright note- a good portion of the upperclassmen got bids! Including a senior!

Most of you might be disappointed to find out that I was told why I was cut from 2 of the 4 houses. The reasons make sense to me and I am already taking the steps to dismiss the fears of the few who voted no against me. Ah, the disadvantages to already being on campus for a year! Anyway, it seems to be working. I had one girl approach me and say "Soliloquy, I feel so stupid for not voting you in. You're the SH*T!!!!" hahaha. Granted, she was pretty drunk- but you know what alcohol does to people... makes them tell the truth.

I'm keeping myself busy with the activities I was already in prior to rush. I have some big commitments coming up that will be a lot of fun! I'm also making sure to keep my grades high.

No word on winter informal yet, but in order for it to happen, all 4 sororities must agree to it. As of now no one is opposing it, especially due to the turn out they had for formal. I will do it if they have it! If not, I'll probably just have to endure another round of formal.. ugh. haha.

Thank you all again for your support! <3

I'm glad to see your perspective continues to be great. You are a very mature woman...they'd be lucky to have you if they'd just give you a chance!! Hopefully there will be some reforms at your campuse. It sounds like a lot of qualified young women went without a bid, which is ridiculous. Quota additions are a good thing. Good luck with the rest of the year.

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by Soliloquy

Most of you might be disappointed to find out that I was told why I was cut from 2 of the 4 houses. The reasons make sense to me and I am already taking the steps to dismiss the fears of the few who voted no against me. Ah, the disadvantages to already being on campus for a year! Anyway, it seems to be working. I had one girl approach me and say "Soliloquy, I feel so stupid for not voting you in. You're the SH*T!!!!" hahaha. Granted, she was pretty drunk- but you know what alcohol does to people... makes them tell the truth.

Longtime, no talk. Glad things are shining upward for you.

Well....here is my two cents.

Those that are telling you why you were cut, shouldn't be doing so. Even if it was for little things. I would be somewhat happy that they are not your sisters, and even though they can blame outbursts on alcohol, there are some things that shouldn't be said.

I'm off my soapbox!

Just take things as they come. Join one of the service organiztions on your campus. You might find that you will get a lot of satisfaction out of that

[Soliloquy]

I'm positive that, as of now, there will be no COB events. Everyone is at total and everyone met quota.

I knew there would be at least one person upset to find out that I was told the reasons behind my cut. However, they were revealed unprovoked and the reasons arent malicious in anyway. They're honestly kind of funny. I was pretty shocked that they told me, but when it comes down to it they were just concerned for me and they really want me to be part of a sisterhood, even if it isn't their's. They didn't tell me who voted no, they didn't tell me specifics, just generalizations that I can use as a basis to improve on for next time.

As for the girl who approached me, she did pulled me away from the group to say that so that no one else could hear it. On a more sober day, she told me that maybe next time I should try ___________ so people could love me as much as she's grown to.

While some rules may have been bent after my recruitment, I'm thankful my friends have enough faith in me to do so. These girls have been there for me through thick and thin, and just because they're trying to make sure I have success next time doesn't mean their GLOs should be discounted.

I guess its just something you'd have to hear about in details, not through my vagueness, to understand that they were just trying to be helpful while still maintaining decorum. But of course you all know I can't betray their trust moreso then I might already have.

I will know within the next 2 months or so if they are going to informal!

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Nobody is discounting your friends or their groups. If someone says something like "You know, if you plan to re-rush, you should really try to avoid fraternity parties for the couple of weeks leading up to it," that is probably constructive advice.

[SthrnZeta]

I was so happy to read this yesterday! Good luck girl!!!!

[AOII Angel]

Soliloquy...I will keep my fingers crossed that the sorority of your choice will wise up and see that you'd be a great asset! Hopefully informal rush will be just that...informal. That will give you more time to show them who you are.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

Soliloquy...I will keep my fingers crossed that the sorority of your choice will wise up and see that you'd be a great asset!

Really? You know her personally?

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

Soliloquy...I will keep my fingers crossed that the sorority of your choice will wise up and see that you'd be a great asset!

Not to be rude or anything, we don't like to say things like that here because we don't know the PNMs personally (not that she's an axe murderer or anything) nor do we know anything about what specific sororities are looking for. We've seen it happen where tons of people tell the PNM how "great of an asset she'd be" and then she doesn't get a bid, comes back here and says "I rgought you guys said I'd make a great sister." Then we all end up sticking our feet in our mouths. So we just try ro be careful with that.

[Soliloquy]

Wow.

Really. Just wow.

First of all, I would hope that you would give me more credit then that. Not once have I given the impression that I would react in that way towards a simple comment. I may have felt pretty bad after rush, but I didn't say to myself "OMG GC SAID I WUZ KEWL! Y'D tHEY LiE?!" This board is merely a method of distraction and a source of information, not a place where I take what is said that seriously. I'd be pretty worried about anyone that did.

Secondly, I do know her as well as other members on this board. So let's take a chill pill, kay? Thanks!

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Not to be rude or anything, we don't like to say things like that here because we don't know the PNMs personally (not that she's an axe murderer or anything) nor do we know anything about what specific sororities are looking for. We've seen it happen where tons of people tell the PNM how "great of an asset she'd be" and then she doesn't get a bid, comes back here and says "I rgought you guys said I'd make a great sister." Then we all end up sticking our feet in our mouths. So we just try ro be careful with that.

I understand where you are coming from, but I have been speaking with Soliloquy by long PMs for a while. I know her character more than by her posts on this thread so I feel okay making statements to the effect. I also know where she is in school and what the culture of that campus is. Otherwise, women with leadership skills and good attitudes would be an asset to most sororites regardless of what they "are looking for."

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I understand where you are coming from, but I have been speaking with Soliloquy by long PMs for a while. I know her character more than by her posts on this thread so I feel okay making statements to the effect. I also know where she is in school and what the culture of that campus is. Otherwise, women with leadership skills and good attitudes would be an asset to most sororites regardless of what they "are looking for."

Ok, well then I'm sorry I'm mistaken. As long as you know a PNM that's fine, It's just that people HAVE said that about girls that they don't know from a hole in the wall and I just don't think that's fair.

[SthrnZeta]

It sucks that there won't be a "Soliloquy's Spring 2008 Recruitment" thread

[AlwaysSAI]

Originally Posted by SthrnZeta

It sucks that there won't be a "Soliloquy's Spring 2008 Recruitment" thread

Are you sure??? Cuz, I was totally waiting!