Going through Panhellenic sorority recruitment this fall? Introduce yourself here :)

[KSUViolet06]

I thought this thread was needed (and would keep people from mistakenly posting in Senusret I's thread lol)

So if you're a PNM going through recruitment this fall or spring, introduce yourself and tell us a little something about you (like your year in school, or what school you'll be attending--if you want to share that, or something like that).

Ex: I'm SuzieQ21, I'm a junior, and I'm rushing this fall at LSU.

or if you don't want to share your school:

Hi I'm SuzieQ21, I'm a junior and I'm rushing at a very large SEC school (or a large school in the South).

To help you out a little bit, there's a search (http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/search.php) tool you can use to look for threads about your school.

There are also several really helpful stickies in the Recruitment and Sorority Recruitment forums. They answer a lot of really common recruitment questions.

Welcome and happy posting,
Violet.

[Senusret I]

lol.... good idea

[dreamseeker]

^^i thought u were coming to say you were trying to go through recruitment with your lil GED :p

[Sweet_Tea88]

Hey all!
I came across this AFTER I posted my own intro thread (oops!) but I don't mine introducing myself twice :)

my name is sweet_tea88 and I'm interested in rushing this Fall at a school in the south :) I'm somewhat skeptical about rush since I am a minority and NPC sororities are "historically white" and I don't know how they will respond to me. I'd like to talk to the few members they DID have but I believe the one girl graduated already :-/ *sigh*

[agzg]

I'm pretty sure that they don't need to post in the other thread in order to unlock all the others... this one should do. New GreekChat members just need to post in the Introductions Forum.

[LizzieBee]

Hey everyone, I'm Lizzie and I'm going to be rushing this fall at UNC. If anyone has any advice or experience with the UNC system, please let me know! Also, how competitive is rush at UNC and is it true that all PNMs are guaranteed a bid?

[KSUViolet06]

Hey everyone, I'm Lizzie and I'm going to be rushing this fall at UNC. If anyone has any advice or experience with the UNC system, please let me know! Also, how competitive is rush at UNC and is it true that all PNMs are guaranteed a bid?

Hi Lizzie, if you do a search for "Chapel Hill" several threads should come up. Here's your one freebie search thread, lol.

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/showthread.php?t=111253&highlight=Chapel+Hill

And no. No PNM is really guaranteed a bid. There are some schools who may say that if a PNM attends round and ranks all of her choices, she will get a bid from one of those. But I am unsure if UNC does that. Even then, you are not guaranteed to get to that point in recruitment.

[LizzieBee]

Violet, thanks for the tip, I've spent a little too much time looking through UNC threads today (I just discovered this site), but thanks for the suggestion!

[virginiagirl990]

Hi, I'm Lauren. I'll be a sophmore transfer PNM at a school in Virginia this year. I've searched through forums but can't find much specific information regarding my university. Is there a "comprehensive" list of Va schools that require recs? My school is not one of the big schools like RC, W&M, or UVA, which I know require recs.

[mittens]

Hey all!
I came across this AFTER I posted my own intro thread (oops!) but I don't mine introducing myself twice :)

my name is sweet_tea88 and I'm interested in rushing this Fall at a school in the south :) I'm somewhat skeptical about rush since I am a minority and NPC sororities are "historically white" and I don't know how they will respond to me. I'd like to talk to the few members they DID have but I believe the one girl graduated already :-/ *sigh*

I wouldn't worry about being a minority, if a org likes you for who you are then they will invite you back. If they are so worried about the outside appearance, ask yourself if you want to belong to that organization. My chapter has a good amount of "minorities" but they are all so involved, and such beautiful women! I'm proud to call them *my* sisters.

[rhoyaltempest]

Hey all!
I came across this AFTER I posted my own intro thread (oops!) but I don't mine introducing myself twice :)

my name is sweet_tea88 and I'm interested in rushing this Fall at a school in the south :) I'm somewhat skeptical about rush since I am a minority and NPC sororities are "historically white" and I don't know how they will respond to me. I'd like to talk to the few members they DID have but I believe the one girl graduated already :-/ *sigh*

Researching the D9 but only interested in rushing NPC sororities? Hmmm.

[SthrnZeta]

Hi, I'm Lauren. I'll be a sophmore transfer PNM at a school in Virginia this year. I've searched through forums but can't find much specific information regarding my university. Is there a "comprehensive" list of Va schools that require recs? My school is not one of the big schools like RC, W&M, or UVA, which I know require recs.

I went to George Mason - PM me on here or IM me at SthrnZeta if I can help you :) Also, PM Gusteau, he's a current student at George Mason so he would have some more current info since I graduated in 2004. Good luck!

[virginiagirl990]

I'm actually headed to Virginia Commonwealth University in the fall. If it's not appropriate for me to reveal this, let me know!

I'm transferring from a school where going greek is the be-all end-all and you'll never get a bid if you don't have recs. I was wondering if anyone had any experience at all with VCU... and if so, would you be willing to help me? :)

[violetpretty]

I found out AFTER rush that my mother was President of her sorority, which happens to be at FSU. Why she did not inform me of this previously, I do not know.
:eek: Even if your mom hasn't so much as read her sorority's magazine since she graduated, you'd think this would come up when you announced that you were going to rush.

[FSUZeta]

:eek: Even if your mom hasn't so much as read her sorority's magazine since she graduated, you'd think this would come up when you announced that you were going to rush.

i've seen it mentioned on here more than once, that mom "forgot" to tell her daughter that she was a member of xyz. maybe mom did not want daughter to get involved with greek life, but was taking a more passive approach.

[TrueStar]

Hello:

My name is TrueStar and I plan on rushing this fall at a California university. I've made some posts here before because I'm a non-traditional student, but so is the school. This is the first school I've attended that has a Greek Life, otherwise I would have tried before.

I'm going in knowing that there are points against me, but I have a great GPA and have been getting involved in my own volunteer work since moving to California. I think it's better than not trying at all.

[MaddieJane]

Hi! My name is Maddie and I'll be rushing at a competitive university in the South. I don't want to say which one until after I rush, but I will be sure to post my recruitment story :p Hopefully, it will be a positive one, and I find my perfect home!

[beeish]

Hi my name is Beeish. I am rushing this fall at a Pac-10 University. I will be a sophomore in the Fall but I rushed last year and had a lot on my mind at the time. I've waited a year and am truly convinced I want to go Greek now, I am just hoping being a sophomore won't hurt me, but I've heard its not the end of the world.

[jordang312]

Hi my name is Jordan. I am rushing this fall at USM. I will be a sophomore in the Fall as well. I am excited and prepared this time around. :)

[JadeScrambled]

Hey I'm Jordan (just like the person with the cool name above me haha). I am going through rush in the fall at KSU!

[KSUViolet06]

Welcome! Are you at KSU as in Kent or elsewhere?

[JadeScrambled]

Welcome! Are you at KSU as in Kent or elsewhere?

If you were talking to me... KSU as in Kansas Sate! And thanks for the welcome!

[catchpenny]

Hi, I'm Sarah, a potential new member of the Panhellenic community at FSU. I'll be Rushing as a freshman this Fall. I know next to nothing about Greek life even though my mom was a DZ (she seems reluctant to tell me much), so I'm pretty much scouting every Greek forum and website I possibly can! Any help is greatly appreciated :)

[FSUZeta]

catchpenny, your mom probably doesn't want to color your opinion. please make sure that you have recs. to all the chapters at fsu-they are very important. try not to listen to "tent"talk.

the tomahawk does a pretty good job of letting you know how recruitment is run at fsu and the clothing suggestions for each round are pretty good-although i would ere on the side of being just a little dressier than their suggestions-maybe step it up one notch. feel free to pm me if you have any questions-i am an alumna.

[msd0009]

Hi, I'm msd0009 and I'll be rushing at Auburn this fall as a freshman :) I know SEC greek life is super competitive, so I'm a little bit worried but I'm excited too. Any help is much appreciated!

[shae19]

hey im kylie ill be a freshman this year and im rushing this fall at UNT!

[Drolefille]

TTT

[KSUViolet06]

Bumping this up again!

[KSUViolet06]

bumping again.

[IrishLake]

This will be my first year reading (and writing) live recruitment stories. I hope all the PNMs have great experiences!

[ucsbgirl]

Hi, I'll be rushing this fall as a freshman at UC Santa Barbara! I'm excited. :)

[pixiepink11]

Hello girls :D

I will be rushing this fall as a sophomore in a very large SEC school. I am super excited and cannot wait, and I am crossing my fingers for my rush experience to be what is meant to be exciting, pleasant and unforgettable (all in a good way of course) :)

would love to hear great rush experiences and I wish the best to the rushees of 2010!!!

btw quick question, is it really a must to have recs at SEC schools? would appreciate your honesty...thanks!

[KSUViolet06]

Hello girls :D

I will be rushing this fall as a sophomore in a very large SEC school. I am super excited and cannot wait, and I am crossing my fingers for my rush experience to be what is meant to be exciting, pleasant and unforgettable (all in a good way of course) :)

would love to hear great rush experiences and I wish the best to the rushees of 2010!!!

btw quick question, is it really a must to have recs at SEC schools? would appreciate your honesty...thanks!

Welcome.

And YES, it is a must (http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/showthread.php?t=112718&highlight=recs).

[mittens]

Hi, I'm Sarah, a potential new member of the Panhellenic community at FSU. I'll be Rushing as a freshman this Fall. I know next to nothing about Greek life even though my mom was a DZ (she seems reluctant to tell me much), so I'm pretty much scouting every Greek forum and website I possibly can! Any help is greatly appreciated :)

I agree with FSUZeta. Be sure not to listen to tent talk during rush. Develop your own opinions and go with your heart :) I wish you luck!

[KSUViolet06]

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[ExcitedPNM]

Hiii

[kahlaology]

I'm Kahla! I'm rushing this fall as a junior at UF. :)
I've been all over this board continuously reading stories, tips, q&a, etc. I'm really excited to rush for my first time.

[court_3]

I'm Courtney :) I will be rushing at a fairly small school..but I'm not quite sure it would be considered "south"... (I'll reveal which school after bid day!) I've already started my recruitment story thread and I cannot WAIT for rush week!

[Atrainer89]

I am atrainer89. I will be a Junior. School is large, but not extremely competitive. Its a school in VA, like the other person from a VA school. They don't have recs that are required.

[oldsoul27]

My names Audrey, and I'll be rushing at a smaller southern university this fall!

[cat1234]

Hey Im cat1234 and im gonna be a freshman rushing at UGA this fall.
Does anyone know how difficult it is or what it is like?

[CherrySonata]

Hello ladies!
I accidentally posted an introduction thread already because I somehow missed this one :O I hope that is ok!
I'm rushing at a southwestern school (but I don't want to say where just yet). It sounds like everybody is excited for school and rush to start! :)

[easytolove2009]

HI,
I'm easytolove2009, i'm a sophomore and I will be rushing this fall at FSU.... I'm nervous, yet excited and would love any advice or tips....

THANKS:D:D:D

[fantASTic]

Hey Im cat1234 and im gonna be a freshman rushing at UGA this fall.
Does anyone know how difficult it is or what it is like?

UGA is a difficult, competitive school. Make sure you get recs for EVERY house!

[kaeb]

hey, I'll be a freshman rushing at the University of Southern California this fall. :)

[Nole14]

Hey everyone I'm a freshman at Florida State and I'll be going through rush in the fall!

I'm actually currently up here for summer term and I can't begin to say how excited I am especially after meeting a few sorority girls.. and though I have looked around the FSU threads, if anyone has any advice or tips I'd be forever grateful :)

[UFGirl12]

Hi everyone! I am Alisha and I will be rushing as a junior at UF this fall! I'm suuuuper excited!! :)

[KSUViolet06]

bumping.

[pretty-in-pink]

Hello! I'm pretty-in-pink and I will be going through recruitment at a Big XII school and I am extremely excited! I have read the stickied notes about recruitment (heck, I've even printed some out!) I have secured recommendation letters for all the houses and am in the process of finalizing my outfits. I cannot thank you enough for everything that has been put on this site! The thread about what to say and what not to say is recruitment gold!
I just had a question about my rush. How competitive is Big XII recruitment compared to SEC?
Thank you all for everything you've posted! I will do a recruitment story (probably delayed)!
Love, pretty-in-pink

[KSUViolet06]

Hello! I'm pretty-in-pink and I will be going through recruitment at a Big XII school and I am extremely excited! I have read the stickied notes about recruitment (heck, I've even printed some out!) I have secured recommendation letters for all the houses and am in the process of finalizing my outfits. I cannot thank you enough for everything that has been put on this site! The thread about what to say and what not to say is recruitment gold!
I just had a question about my rush. How competitive is Big XII recruitment compared to SEC?Thank you all for everything you've posted! I will do a recruitment story (probably delayed)!
Love, pretty-in-pink



Generally speaking, if your school appears on this list of "must have recs schools" it's competitive.

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/showthread.php?t=112718

[sweetmagnolia]

Hey guys, I'll be a freshman this fall, rushing at a small school this fall.

[cossaboom89]

Hi

[hotpink&pearls]

I'm a freshman rushing in the SEC this fall!

[SoCalVeg]

Hello! I'm SoCalVeg and I'm rushing a California school as a junior transfer in the fall. I've only seen a few California rush threads, so I'm excited to bring a new perspective! I'm most likely going to do a live recruitment thread, so I'll reveal more (but not too much!) about myself then!

[ellie5351]

Hi!
I'm Ellie. I'm a freshman and I'm rushing at the University of Iowa this fall! Should be lots of fun :)

[RynnLovesMusic]

Hi everyone! I'm Rynn, and I will be attending uva in the fall!! I'm not close with anyone who is, or has attended UVA, and am completely lost!!! I really want to rush, but I have no idea which sororities I should be trying to get into....

[Nanners52674]

Hi everyone! I'm Rynn, and I will be attending uva in the fall!! I'm not close with anyone who is, or has attended UVA, and am completely lost!!! I really want to rush, but I have no idea which sororities I should be trying to get into....

You should be going into recruitment with an open mind, looking at every chapter.

[kaeb]

Rynn, I know a bunch of people at UVA, including a few sorority girls, and they're all great women. Best of luck!

[krrrristen]

Hey! My name is Kristen & I'm rushing this fall at UCF. =D

[FleurGirl]

Good luck everyone! I'm looking forward to reading all of your stories and I wish you all the best of luck in the search for your new home! :)

[aumom2010]

hi i have arrived

[nervouspnm12]

Hi everybody! My name is Aleana (pronounced Aleena) and I am transferring to Washington State University from my two year comm. college. I've decided to rush, but I am still super nervous! Reading through threads is giving me a lot more courage, however. Anybody know about rush at WSU? I've heard the dress is pretty casual but I haven't gotten any advise from girls who have rushed there. Rush is coming up so fast I can't believe it!

[Xylochick216]

Hi everyone! I'm Rynn, and I will be attending uva in the fall!! I'm not close with anyone who is, or has attended UVA, and am completely lost!!! I really want to rush, but I have no idea which sororities I should be trying to get into....

Congrats on attending UVA! I used to work in Greek Life at UVA. Attend any meet the Greeks events they put on this fall. Recs aren't necessary but don't hurt. All of the chapters are honestly great, and I loved working with the students there!

[KSUViolet06]

bumping.

[wareagle]

Hi!! I'll be rushing at Auburn in the fall. I love this website!!!! It has taught me so much. I can't even begin to tell y'all how many nights I've stayed up all night on here since March learning about recruitment. :) P.S. If any of you have gone through recruitment at Auburn, please PM me!! I really would like to hear you experiences and get some more tips because I am really nervous!

[gatorlove]

Hi everyone! I'm a sophomore who has decided to go through formal recruitment at the University of Florida this fall! I'm really nervous about it, and I would love as much advice as possible! Thanks :)

[ekl]

Hi! I'm thinking about rushing at a Big 12 school come this fall. The whole process seems sort of terrifying to me.

[UFgatorLove]

I'm so excited to see so many women excited for recruitment! I can't wait until August when PNMs run home to their houses! Welcome all!

To the women I've seen going through recruitment at UF, I'm here to let you know that there will be an upperclassmen quota this year (which will include all years but Freshman)! Its new this year, and I'm glad it was finally adopted. Welcome & Go Gators!

[Aubie123]

Hey everyone! I'm an upcoming freshman who will be rushing at Auburn in the fall as well! Wareagle, I'm super nervous too! :)

[theatregirl]

Berny
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[nolesgirl]

My name is Ashley, and I'll be rushing as a sophomore this fall at FSU!! :)

[indiana]

I'll be rushing at Indiana University!!! Hopefully I'm not getting ahead of myself since it's technically spring rush haha..but we do start in December. But I'm so excited/nervous (i've heard its super competitive, oh dear!) I'd love to hear any tips!

[dancngqn]

Hey everyone! My name is Stephanie and I'll be (re) rushing this fall as a sophomore at USC (Southern California). Hopefully, things turn out more positively this time! :)

[AlwaysSAI]

Excuse me, I meant to send that as PM. Oooops.