Rush at Texas Tech

TXMom · #1 06-27-2005, 06:38 PM

I have enjoyed reading this forum! I have a daughter that is going to rush at Texas Tech this fall. I did not pledge when I went to college. She is excited but also concerned with everything she has heard! Any suggestions? Words of encouragement? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated! Fortunately we have many lovely friends that have taken over all the letters of recommendations for us to cover all 11 NPC so that is not a concern or problem. They all have been so kind.

theta4life · #2 06-27-2005, 08:59 PM

I'd tell her to keep an open mind and remember that every sorority has something special about it. I'd also say to enjoy herself and make as many friends as she can. It's a great experience if you take in all the experiences. TTech has a great Panhellenic system. Good choice!

TTU-Aphi-Mom · #3 06-27-2005, 10:19 PM

I am a TTU Alum '82 (likewise I was too busy earning an engineering degree in 4 years and did not know anything about the greek system) I am still active on campus as a Tech Parent. My daughter was pledged F'03. My entire opinion of the greek system has transformed. I have witnessed the VERY Positive side of being involved in the Greek system. As an only child, now she has a life long group of sisters. They have shared so many fun events, raised money for the foundation, donated gifts to local charities, shared classes with their sorority sisters, even grown to respect and love all greeks. It is truly benefical experience, that can only be understood when your involved.
Best of luck !!
Attend NSO, Red Raider Camp, other activities offered to incoming students. And by all means, visit the Tech Parent website...

TXMom · #4 06-27-2005, 11:26 PM

Thank you! I have one daughter and she is very close to her brother...but would have to have a "sisterhood"! I'm glad to hear your daughter has had a positive experience!

peanutttu · #5 06-28-2005, 10:24 AM

I'm a TTU Alum ('01)....All of the sororities at Tech are great organizations. Just like others have said, encourage her to keep an open mind, relax and have fun. I know those are generic words of encouragement, and probably easier said than done. I met some great girls just in my rush group and remained friends with girls whom didn't pledge the same sorority as me. It is an awesome experience!!! Best of luck to her.

PM me if you have any specific questions, and I can try to answer them.

FSUZeta · #6 06-28-2005, 10:28 AM

txmom, please excuse me for suggesting this(as i am certain you have advised your daughter to do this), but have your daughter write thank yous to all the alums who have written recs. for her, and ask her to follow up with each rec. writer after formal recruitment to let them know if she pledged and where. as a rec. writing alum., i am delighted when i learn where someone has pledged whom i had written a rec. for and that their recruitment experience was a good one(and hopefully everyone has good experiences). it doesn't matter to me where they end up. ttu-alphaphi mom gave excellent advice. please post a little something in the recruitment story thread when your daughter's recruitment takes place. best wishes for a succesful recruitment to your daughter!!

TXMom · #7 06-28-2005, 12:00 PM

I think that is the best thing my daughter is doing....keeping an open mind! She has always been a cheerleader...so she is aware of how certain groups get labelled, unfairly many times! Plus with not being a legacy, she is open to all 11 NPC's. And she is planning on sending thank yous to all the alums....more to a few who have really rallied for her! But what is proper....before rush or after...so she can give a report of how it went and who she pledged?

peanutttu · #8 06-28-2005, 12:08 PM

I prefer after rush, just so she can thank them as well as update them on experience and her decision!

If she is attending any of the orientations, there is a breakout session where Panhellenic has an info session and has a 'mini style show' to show the girls the types of appropriate dress for each day. (Rather they did this back in '98 when I was going through Recruitment. I'm not sure if they still do, but I'm guessing that they do.)

dzandiloo · #9 06-28-2005, 05:08 PM

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Originally posted by TXMom
I think that is the best thing my daughter is doing....keeping an open mind! She has always been a cheerleader...so she is aware of how certain groups get labelled, unfairly many times! Plus with not being a legacy, she is open to all 11 NPC's....

That's great news, as many women come to recruitment with preconceived notions that cannot be broken! She will be way ahead of the curve if she is willing to go in with an open mind and open heart! Good luck to her!

mmcat · #10 06-29-2005, 11:52 PM

all the best of luck to her...and a ton of happiness.
tech is a wonderful school.
also comfortable shoes and a good sense of humor are needed.