Another retro Elon Story

[GymnastA]

Alright, here’s Day 3!

It was Sisterhood round, and business casual wear, so I wore black heels with black pants, a pink & white Polo button down under a grey cable knit sweater, and my pearl set. I was really nervous to get my invites back; I knew that from the day before, I could get cut from houses that I really liked, so I was cautious getting my invites that morning. I was going back to Barcelona, London, and Atlanta, so I was psyched! First, we went to Atlanta, and we looked at different collages, a PowerPoint slideshow, and got to know more sisters. The girls I talked to today were all from my general area of my hometown, and I liked being able to talk about things from home, instead of questions about my major and what I was involved in on campus! I loved it here today, so I knew that I had a tough decision to make.
London was next, and we had some girls get up and talk to us about what London meant to them. It was a really nice touch to remind us what sisterhood was all about. It was a little serious for sisterhood round, but I remember having a good time. We also had some icebreaker activities with the other PNMs and sisters, and the PMN that I was with would NOT shut up, and everyone at the table seemed to love her, so I was freaking out. I knew that I was going to be cut!
Finally, I went to Barcelona, and obviously, had a ball. I don’t remember too much of this party, unfortunately. I know exactly who I talked to, because we’re friends, but other than that, I’m pretty sure that I spent those 45 minutes with a big smile on my face and trying to be heard over the loud party!

It wasn’t that hard of a choice to make for pref round.

My top 2 (any order):
(1) Barcelona
(2) London

Bottom 1:
1. Atlanta

[Leslie Anne]

Happy to hear you went back to your favorites.

Time for an update, please!

[violetpretty]

Awesome! You have 3 chapters that you really like! More please!

[Forgetmenotivy]

I second the request for more!!

[violetpretty]

Did you forget about your thread?

[AnatraAmore]

I know you're out there... come back and post!!!

[alum]

Elon is a midtier private school in NC. It has about 4500 undergrads.

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/col...2927_brief.php
http://www.elon.edu/e-web/administra.../CDS2006_B.pdf

[SoCalGirl]

Alum beat me too it!

It's in NC.
http://www.elon.edu/e-web/administra...factbook.xhtml

[GymnastA]

Don't worry! My computer crashed with the story on it, but I will update tommorow about Pref round when I get it back!

[FSUZeta]

well, heavens to betsy, we are dying here!

[twinkle555]

stupid technology!! doesnt it realize we have a story to read???? hurry and update!

[GymnastA]

Pref Round! I was SO excited this morning. I was wearing a black cocktail dress with black heels, and a Tiffany’s necklace, bracelet, and earring steel ball set from an ex-boyfriend (that I was still madly in love with, so I only wore it for special occasions…and now we’re back together, so yay! Anyway.) I was pretty excited for my invites, because I knew that I had Barcelona in the bag. Of course, when PNMs get their hopes up, it usually goes to hell in a hand basket. I had gotten cut from Barcelona, but I still had a full day’s schedule with London and Atlanta. I was pretty disappointed, but I had always kept in the back of my head that I could get cut at any time, so I didn’t cry or anything. I went to London first, and was pretty excited about being here. The girls led us in one by one, and announced “Here is GymnastA” and presented us to the chapter. It was very dark in there and it seemed like the entire room was just lit with candles. There were a few speakers about what London meant to them, and I cried during the round. I was more nervous than anything else! Everyone kept whispering that you had a better chance of getting in if you cried. I actually don’t remember too much, because I was still kind of upset about being cut from Barcelona, and I thought I would get cut from London, too.

I had calmed myself down a lot for Atlanta’s pref party. It was a huge contrast from London’s—everything was white and gold. The sisters were dressed in white dresses and pantsuits, and offered us ginger ale and cute little snacks. I was SO hungry and I didn’t care, I ate anyway! The girls sang songs and talked about how lucky they were to have us here, which surprised me. The whole day, I was so stressed about being cut, that I forgot that all of the chapters that I was at today saw something in me that would make them proud to call me their sister. The girl that preffed me was from the sisterhood round, and was so sweet and nice. She had written me a letter telling me all the positive things that she saw in me and it was SO sweet!

I left to sign my bid card confused. I had loved London all week, but Atlanta had really, really, REALLY impressed me today. I sat there and thought about it for awhile, and ended up signing my bid card as London as my top choice, and Atlanta as my second choice. Then I left for the day and tried not to think about it for the next 18 or so hours…

[Leslie Anne]

Aww, sorry about Barcelona.

Thanks for updating though!

Originally Posted by GymnastA

all of the chapters that I was at today saw something in me that would make them proud to call me their sister.

I wish more PNMs would keep this in mind. Glad you thought of it.

[violetpretty]

I can't wait to find out which chapter you joined!

[AnatraAmore]

Awww... hooray for a good Pref round!!! Can't wait to find out where you found your home!