Symbal's Recruitment Epic!

[Symbal]

So tonight was skit night, and the one sorority I had on my plate was scheduled for six. So I dressed myself all nice and neat, and went out. Some girls there seems rather sour about being there, as if they wished to be elsewhere, but one of the Rho Chis said I was absolutely beaming to be there. I think I look a bit like this:

So the president walked out and said hello, welcome, and girls walked out in pretty dresses of XYZ's color, calling out people by name and walking them in. I was surprised to notice that a lot of names were called and a great deal of htem had no person to answer them! They just didn't show up! Time goes by...my name isn't called, and I start to panic inside. Finally they come out and say the list of girls who was to be there at that time had been cut short and they were missing a lot of names, so they invited us in, took our names, and sat down.

I sat with a wonderful sister who really made me feel at home, and I got along with her great. They did a skit (can't describe it, though, for the sake of discretion) and it was so funny, I loved it. Then they showed a slide show, which only deepened my resolve that this is my sorority. This is the sisterhood I would feel at home with. The girl with me told me a lot, answered my remaining questions, and joked with me a bit. And it seems like just as it all started, it was time to go. I left more determine than ever and with highest hopes.

Pref night is tommorow. The suspense is KILLING me!! Thank you all so much for all these kind words. It's helped keep my chin up!

[Ocalagirl]

well yay sounds like you had fun and it DOES show on your face whether or not you want to be there no matter how hard you try... I heard about a girl at our recruitment who refused to go in one house on pref night i believe. I was told she was in front of the house right before the party was to start yelling at her rho gamma saying no way was she going in that house. I thought "OMG how rude!!!!" Even if I didn't want to go into a house, I tried to make the best of it and one house that at first wasn't very interested in became one of my favorites by the end of the week. Ideas change and chapters I ranked high I now don't think I would have fit in there...I sincerely hope you get your first choice and you have a great day tomorrow!! But and not to be a kill joy, but I wouldn't take the tag off my dress until the last minute in case you get the awful phone call, WHICH I HOPE YOU GET TO WEAR YOUR DRESS AND HAVE A WONDERFUL PREF NIGHT!

[MTSUGURL]

I'm addicted. I shouldn't be, but I am. Good luck!

[Symbal]

Originally Posted by liltrixx

But and not to be a kill joy, but I wouldn't take the tag off my dress until the last minute in case you get the awful phone call, WHICH I HOPE YOU GET TO WEAR YOUR DRESS AND HAVE A WONDERFUL PREF NIGHT!

The dress I plan to wear is a pre-worn dress, a particular favorite of mine. I'm not worried about that, but I am being optemistic. At worst, I could be rejected. When rejected, we all ponder why, stand up, brush off, and go at it again next year. You can't do more than that.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by Symbal

The dress I plan to wear is a pre-worn dress, a particular favorite of mine. I'm not worried about that, but I am being optemistic. At worst, I could be rejected. When rejected, we all ponder why, stand up, brush off, and go at it again next year. You can't do more than that.

Crossing my fingers for you

[Ocalagirl]

Originally Posted by Symbal

The dress I plan to wear is a pre-worn dress, a particular favorite of mine. I'm not worried about that, but I am being optemistic. At worst, I could be rejected. When rejected, we all ponder why, stand up, brush off, and go at it again next year. You can't do more than that.

I love your attitude and I wish I could have the same!! I wish you all the good luck I can and can't wait to hear the good news tomorrow!!!!

[twinkle555]

yay!! glad to see u had fun! good luck tomorrow

[Buttonz]

I'm crossing my fingers for good luck for you tomorrow!!!

[Symbal]

I got the call.

See you guys next year.

[WVU alpha phi]

Symbal, I'm sorry recruitment didn't work out for you. If it's any consolation, there are absolutely amazing girls going through this year. We have to release the most girls because we rushed number one last year, and trust me, nobody wants to cut the majority of these girls. Try not to take it too personally (which I know is hard), know that you tried your best.. and remember.. there is ALWAYS COB!!!

Something I think you might like to hear.. I think I know what chapter you're saying is your favorite. If its who I'm thinking of, I'm like 99% sure they will be doing COB. You might even get snap bidded, because in the years I've been here, that chapter does not make quota. So please keep COB in mind, find out when their parties are (read the DA- every sorority puts their ads in there), and if you love them as much as you say you do in your posts, GO TO COB!!

[SigKapSweetie]

Symbal, I'm so sorry FR didn't work out for you. I agree with the above poster - consider COB! I was the COB chair my sophomore year, and I can't tell you how many women joined through COB and loved it! It's way less stressful than FR, and you get a better idea of who the women in the chapter really are. One of the girls I COB'd became the sister who was elected chapter president after me.

[Symbal]

I'll keep my options open, but I honestly want nothing more than to wash my hands of Pan-Hel for a couple hours and eat junk food. Lol.

But it's kind of hard not to take it personal.

[LouisaMay]

I've been there! You'll feel better soon, and who knows what might happen...

[Buttonz]

*hugs*

I'm sorry things didn't work out the way you wanted. Please think about COR hun!

[Ocalagirl]

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