Rush Stories: Alison

[Alison-Marie]

Now that it's Bid Day (yay!) I'll post my experiences. I wrote them as the week went by, though.

Here's the first part. I'll be back later with more.


GREEK FORUM

We met our Rho Gammas today and our groups. My group has a bunch of great girls and my Rho Gamma is really great. So much energy.

ROUND ONE PARTIES/SPIRIT DAY

I got dressed in my favorite dark jeans and a cute purple top. It was hot, hot, hot, but supposedly going to rain – which it did, around lunchtiime.

We met with our Rho Gs and then started learning the first song.

I loved the first house that I went to. I met a great girl named Allyson and had an excellent conversation. I was also introduced to a lot of other great girls too and taken on a house tour (it’s lovely) too.

I liked the second house. It didn’t quite compare to the first, but the girls were nice and really tried to find girls whose interests matched our own. They also had really cute nametags.

The third house was full of really down-to-earth girls, and I liked them too. I definitely want to see them again.

The fourth sorority doesn’t have a house. They’re really new and are waiting for Greek Park 2, but I really liked them a lot. One of the girls was from my hometown, and the others I met were really cool too.

Lunch break.

The fifth sorority was really intimidating. They’re expensive, they have a huge house, and they have really great, put-together looking girls. I think they’re a little too put-together for me, though. I liked the girls that I spoke with, but I’m not sure I’d feel comfortable with them en masse.

The sixth sorority was okay. The girl I spoke with had two PNMs, though, and I think she liked the other girl more than me. She and the other PNM were both cheerleaders in high school. Actually, so was the second sister who came to talk with us, but it wasn’t so much about cheering there. I think they might not invite me back, unfortunately.

The seventh sorority was another favorite of mine. The girls were really energetic, diverse, and sweet. I loved it.

The eighth house was my least favorite. They were really sweet, enthusiastic girls, but all they really talked about was intramurals. Plus, I was getting tired. Anyway, it’s not for me.

The ninth house was another that doesn’t have a house, and they were really big on talking about how we shouldn’t make our choices based on this, which I agree with but the one girl pushed a little much. Some of the girls were really great, though. But there was a weird vibe that made me uncomfortable there. Plus, I was just beat.

Tomorrow, we go back to 7 max. I just hope I get my favorites back. I chose to drop #8 and #9.

The way we do it is we rank all 9 chapters and, if they all invite us back, they drop our last two. If we only get invited to 7 houses, we go to all 7, even if we tried to drop them. We don't know where we're going tomorrow till we arrive and get our schedules.


DAY 2 COMING SOON...

[APhi]

Great summary so far. Can't wait to hear the rest of the story. I'm confused about something though. Did you already get your bid or is it just that all the ranking and matching has already taken place and you're just waiting to hear?

Congrats or Good luck either way....

[SATX*APhi]

Sounds like you had a blast!!!! I can't wait to hear how things turned out. :D

[kddani]

yippee! more rush threads! these things are like drugs!
can't wait to hear more!

[IvySpice]

Can you tell us where you are in school?

I hope it all turned out just right for you!

Ivy
________
Lovely Wendie99 (http://www.lovelywendie99.com/)

[EagleChick19]

You need to give us more!! Some of us (like me) are addicted to Rush threads!!!

[erniegurl00]

Aww...don't leave us in suspense! LOL

[xo_sue]

Great re-cap so far! Ali- you are doing a really good job of putting all the sororities in a nice "light"- thank you! Very classy of you!

Can't wait to hear the next installment!

Sue

[Alison-Marie]

ROUND 2 PARTIES/PHILANTRHOPY DAY

(I’m using the numbers from the day before.)

I got dressed in a cute lace-and-jean skirt (you’d have to see it to understand) and a white top. It was raining when I left, but I brought an umbrella.

I got dropped by two, one that I really liked: #1 and #6. I sort of expected it from #6, but I really felt at home at #1, so I was surprised. It didn’t help that all the PNMs that I’d been hanging out with got asked back to both #1 and #6. And of course these were their favorite houses today again. I guess it’s because I’m a little quieter at first, and #1 was a house full of really outgoing girls. Anyway…

First I went back to #3, which I still liked. The girls were really sweet and down-to-earth. I like their philanthropy, and we always talk about something unrelated to the everyday questions. I think I could be a sister here.

Then, I went back to #8, which I liked only slightly better than the day before. They’re just nothing like me, as far as I can tell. Great girls, but a lot of lulls in the conversations.

Then, I went back to #9, which I liked less than before. They’re really nice, but they’re also really, really serious – which is okay, but it makes me feel like I’m at church or something, not at *home.*

Then, I went back to #4. I still like them, but not as much as yesterday. I was with a sister who was nice and a pushy PNM who I *really* don’t like. She kept yelling at me for being too quiet, which I might be, but I’m not SILENT. She was also tacky about some other things and made some really rude comments about me. She kept trying to give me all this advice, even though I was invited to seven parties and she only had four left. GRR.

Then, I went back to #7, which I love even more. Their philanthropy is great, the sisters are great, I really feel comfortable.

Then, I went back to #2, which was better today than yesterday. I really like their philanthropy, and I met three really great girls today.

Then, I went back to #5, which was nice, but I have to keep in mind how expensive they are. They are perfect-looking, but it *is* Rush, so I guess that explains it. Plus, I’m kinda “put together” myself – I never *just* roll out of bed. That’s not me, so I can’t blame them if it’s not them either. I probably wouldn’t join this one, though. I’m thinking, though, that it’s just not my *home.*

I chose to drop #8 and #9 again. We'll see...

(BTW, I HAVE already gotten my bid. And I'm at University of Central Florida.)

I'll post the rest tomorrow...

-Alison

[bruinaphi]

Alison,

Thank you for sharing your rush story with us! I can't wait to read the rest tomorrow, and can't believe you are leaving us hanging!

[ZTAMiami]

AHHHH please......tell....us........already!!!
J/K!
Thanks for the entertainment!:D

[AOIIalum]

Alison, I can't wait to see what happens next!


Christin

[justamom]

Alison! You EVIL child!!! :D You know I'm joking with you!

Good stuff, and I think it's GREAT the way you lead us on. It's nice to know we have a happy ending though!:)

[KDHoney]

Holy suspense Batman! I can't wait to hear more about all of this! And I'm trying to guess which groups are which (hehe). You are being very Panhellenic by not attaching names to the groups though :) I'm holding my breath for the next installment...BTW, telling us what you wore is SO something I would do...I love it!

[maggieaxid]

Ok Alison, I am bored at work and want to see where you ended up! COME BACK!

[KDLor]

Alison,

I'm enjoying reading about your experience. It sounds like you are having fun so far. I wish you the best. May you find the *Home* that is right for you. Good Luck with the rest of rush!


Keep giving us the great updates!!!

Lori

[kddani]

Alison... where are you? We want to know, you evil girl:D feed our addiction :p

I am so not a patient person, i hate suspense! :D

[LeslieAGD]

Alison, please put us out of our misery and give us another installment!!!

[sweetie adpi]

Congratulations Alison!!! i'm so excited to hear the rest of your story!!! :D

[Lil_ChiO_Lady]

I just started reading today,but I am anxious to know where you ended up Alison..Please update us soon.:)

[MoxieGrrl]

Oooh...this is a good one!! Good luck! I can't wait for the next update!

[Jen]

More, more, more. I am so addicted to rush stories lol.

[UF56]

Alison~

I cannot take this cruel and unusual punishment ;) please post the rest!!!!

[KDLor]

Originally posted by Alison-Marie
(BTW, I HAVE already gotten my bid. And I'm at University of Central Florida.)



Alison, please fill us in....How was the rest of your exerience? Did you accept you bid? Details please....

Lori :)

[jayhawkkerry]

I can't wait to see where you have chosen to become a sister! We'll all be waiting for the next installment...

Kerry

[LeslieAGD]

Alison...come out, come out wherever you are! Hide and seek is over...you have us on pins and needles! ;)

[jharb]

I'm with everyone else!! I want to know the rest of your story! :D

Jess

[Alison-Marie]

3RD ROUND PARTIES/VIDEO DAY

Today I wore a pretty khacki-colored sundress with purple, peach, and pink flowers. My parents came this morning, so it was a really busy day all around. Really sunny, really hot, no rain all day.

I was dropped by two, including my latest favorite #2. C’est la vie, I guess. There were more cuts today, so actually I felt a little better, although I don’t want anyone to be upset – it made me realize that beautiful, great, fun girls CAN get dropped, you know?

Anyway, I went back to #3, #4, #7, #8, and #9 – in that order (how freaky).

I loved #3 today. I liked them before, but their video made me love them. Their house is small, but really cozy. The girls are all really, really nice, down-to-earth, and friendly.

I liked #4 better today than yesterday. The girls I talked to today were really, really great, and their video was great too.

I loved #7 today, but so did a lot of people. They were really friendly, bubbly, and fun. They did a really cute video and interacted with it. They did a house tour too, which was nice. The girls are amazing.

I still want to drop #8. I dislike it more each time I go. Some of the girls are really nice, but I can’t be a sister here. I’m sorry, but if I have to hear one more word about intramurals I might cry. They're already trying to make me play.

I loved #9 today. I mean, *loved.* They were so much better today. I’ve been trying to cut these girls all week, but they always know my name, the sisters I’ve talked with always come say hi. I’ve been thinking they were stuffy, but now I realize that they’re really just classy. I almost cried at their video.

Today was hard. I had to narrow it down to three for Prefs tomorrow. I definitely want to drop #8. I would rather drop out than be a member there. I really feel uncomfortable.

I chose to drop #4 as well, even though I like them.

I really hope to go back to #7 and #3.

We’ll see tomorrow...

[Alison-Marie]

ROUND FOUR PARTIES/PREFS

Today I wore a black “Audrey Heburn” dress. I wanted to put my hair in an upsweep, but I couldn’t get it right in time. It was HOT outside.

I got all three of my first choices from yesterday, and I went back to #3, #7, and #8. I LOVED Prefs.

#9 was really beautiful, but I really don’t feel comfortable there. I wish I’d gone with my earlier instincts and dropped them instead of #4. I don’t think they’re going on my bid card tonight, although there is one girl I just *love.*

#7 was just really amazing. The girl I talked with was really great and the ceremony was beautiful.

#3 was great again. I really, really liked their ceremony. I liked the girl I talked with. I really feel at home here.

It was a hard choice that involved lists, coin flipping, and thought, but in the end…

#3, #4 (although I didn't Pref there), and #7 made it to my bid list. #9 was left off.

The next day I opened my bid card, and...

Oops, running out of time!

Be back later. ;)

-Allie

[kddani]

okay, i definately cursed at my computer when i read that you're leaving us hanging!

[AOIIalum]

Alison, glad to see the latest bit of your update. I can't wait to hear about where you found your new home and sisters (and hopefully soon, the wait is exciting but oh so hard!)

Christin

[Shine]

This is actually starting to tick me off.

But whatever. I just came home from a long ass night the hospital dealing with asshole doctors about my grandfather.

Are you even a PNM that's rushing?

Just tell us already.

[kddani]

Shine, i'm very sorry to hear about your grandfather and can definately relate.

However I definately think that it's totally uncalled for to be so rude to Alison. Why heck would someone make up a rush story?

[maggieaxid]

ok, thats so not cool!

[MoxieGrrl]

*nods in agreement with kddani & maggie*

I love the cliffhanger...checking on this thread gives me something to do at work! LOL

[aephi alum]

Originally posted by Alison-Marie
The next day I opened my bid card, and...

Oops, running out of time!

Be back later. ;)

-Allie

You are so mean!! C'mon, spill it! :D

[maggieaxid]

Do we even know where Alison goes to school? I'm trying to figure out who has already had rush. She's good at torturing us!

[EagleChick19]

Originally posted by maggieaxid
Do we even know where Alison goes to school? I'm trying to figure out who has already had rush. She's good at torturing us!

She goes to the University of Central Florida! Alison, give us some info! Its driving me crazy not knowing...

[Alison-Marie]

I opened my bid card, and I was invited to join...

ALPHA XI DELTA! :)

Alpha Xi was one of the houses that I liked every day, and I'm really happy with all my new sisters - there's now 201 of us (I think) at UCF.

I'm not going to tell you the names of all the numbers, but Alpha Xi was #3.

Bid day was so cute, because my Rho Gam made us all cards and pretended they were are bid cards. She made us sit on them and eveyrthing, then finally let us open them - to find cute little notes, but no bids!

After we got our bids and found out what all the Rho Gams were, we all ran down to our house (or our group outside, if no house) at Greek Park.

Then, we had bid day festivities with our new sorority.

(If you have any other questions, I'll be checking back, so let me know.)

Xi love and mine,
Allie

P.S. Sorry to hear about your grandfather, Shine.

[kddani]

congratuations alison and welcome to the Greek world!

[EagleChick19]

Congratulations! Alpha Xi Delta has gotten a great new member!

[aephi alum]

Congrats! :)

[maggieaxid]

WOO HOO! Yay! I'm so excited, the first GC'er to go AZD. I am very excited for you Alison!
Xi Love and all mine,
Maggie

[ZTAMiami]

YEA! Congratulations!
You are a great storyteller!:D

[mmcat]

congrats...you are indeed a great story teller to get all these folks so excited for you.
you will be a huge asset.
lol
ps shine, good luck with your grand dad.

[AlphaXiGirl31]

Congratulations! Welcome to the sisterhood!! I'm so glad that a GC PNM decided to go Alpha Xi!!!

[SATX*APhi]

Yay!!!! Congrats!!!! :D

[33girl]

Congrats Allison, and have fun in Alpha Xi Delta!

p.s. I really hope you are taking some composition or story-writing classes...if so, you will ace them! :D

[FuzzieAlum]

Yay, Alison, welcome to AXD and TFJ!

That made it worth the wait!

[kdonline]

Alison..

Many many congratulations to you for joining Alpha Xi Delta!! http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server-smilies/otn/laughing/icon_smile_lachuh.gif

I truly enjoyed reading your recruitment story - great job!!!! And thanks so much for taking the time to post it.

http://216.40.249.192/mysmilies/otn/realhappy/xxrotflmao.gif

[MoxieGrrl]

Congratulations!!!:)

[justamom]

Alison! When I read "Oops, running out of time" I BURST out laughing! That was a GOOD one!:D

So happy you found your home! Best doggone suspense thread,
I almost read the answer to soon. Thank goodness I caught myself!

[bruinaphi]

Alison,

Congratulations on becoming an AZD. You are an amazing storyteller and I appreciate you sharing your story with us.

Laura

[AlphaXiAshley]

CONGRATS! i just want to letya know you've joined the best sorority ever! (nooffense to the others im biased) but at UCF is an even better thing your president Heather is an AWSOME woman and i know she is TOTALLY excited about this upcoming year. feel free to get ahold of me if you wanna chat :)

[AOIIalum]

Originally posted by Alison-Marie
Alpha Xi was one of the houses that I liked every day, and I'm really happy with all my new sisters - there's now 201 of us (I think) at UCF.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I'm so glad you ended up where you are happy. I can't even imagine having a chapter of 201, but it must be so exciting!

I hope you decide to share the ongoing story of your life in AZD, I think a bunch of us would love to read about it! No question, you are a wonderful storyteller!

Fraternally,
Christin

[AGDZO Susan]

Congratulations!

Tell us about Round Three/Videos! What were these videos of?

[KDLor]

Congratulations Allie!!!! I think you will be very happy at Alpha Xi. The sisterhood is definately lucky to have you. Thanks for keeping up upated with your story. :)


Shine - I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. I'm keeping warm thougths for you and your family.


~Lori

[LeslieAGD]

Congratulations Alison! :)

What groups did your Rho Gams belong to?

[Allie]

Congrats Alison and Alpha Xi Delta! :)

I throughly enjoyed your rush story

[SoProud2BeAnAlphaXi]

Welcome, Alison!!! What a wonderful ending to an amazingly good story, and a wonderful beginning to a lifetime with Alpha Xi Delta. You have joined an outstanding chapter, and a sisterhood that's second to none. Maybe we'll all get to meet you next year, when National Convention is in Orlando?! In the meantime, enjoy, and TFJ!!

[Shine]

Originally posted by kddani
Shine, i'm very sorry to hear about your grandfather and can definately relate.

However I definately think that it's totally uncalled for to be so rude to Alison. Why heck would someone make up a rush story?

Actually, funny and stupid story...

Some of my sisters and I were sitting with a girl and she started tellign us all about how she rushed at our school, telling us what she thought of all the NPC sororities and how much fun she had, and how she ended up an Alpha Phi.

Well, we were totally happy for her, until my suitemate who was an Alpha Phi came up to us and I was like, "Hey Erin look! She just joined your sorority!"

That girl said "I gotta go," then took off.

Erin was like. "Umm, no she didn't. She got cut from every house during round one, but kept trying to come back."

My sisters and I were like :eek: .

So sadly, it does happen, I wasn't accusing Alison. I should have censored my bitchies after dealing with the hospital. I sowwy. :(

And CONGRATS on going AZD.~~~

You should write for a thriller show. The suspense did drive me mad, as you can see! :D

[AZ-AlphaXi]

Congratulations!! and welcome to Alpha Xi. To echo others, you really know how to spin a story. Enjoy your new member period and let us know how it goes .. BTW .. how many women are in your new member class?

TFJ

[KDHoney]

Congrat Alison! Awesome storytelling! I'm glad you found the right place for you:D

[fuzzie]

Yeah!! The first new Alpha Xi of recruitment!! :D Welcome to Alpha Xi. You're going to love Alpha Xi Delta (I hope ;) ).

Oh, and your story telling was cruel, but very good.

Xi love and TFJ,
Mindy

[Alison-Marie]

Originally posted by AGDZO Susan
Congratulations!

Tell us about Round Three/Videos! What were these videos of?

Each house had a video that they made, mostly of clips of their sisterhood. A couple of them incorporated movie clips or television clips into it. They all incorporated music. Most of them separated the videos into sections - i.e. sisterhood, formals, out and about, intramurals, etc. - but they all did it differently.

Every video that I saw (5, of the 9 sororities) was absolutely top-notch. We have some very creative chapters at UCF!


Originally posted by LeslieAGD
Congratulations Alison! :)

What groups did your Rho Gams belong to?

My Rho Gamma was a Tri-Delt, which a lot of us guessed at first and then she tricked us.

I didn't get to see all four sadly, from our combined groups, because of the way they did it, but I'm pretty sure one was a Chi-O.

Originally posted by AZ-AlphaXi
Congratulations!! and welcome to Alpha Xi. To echo others, you really know how to spin a story. Enjoy your new member period and let us know how it goes .. BTW .. how many women are in your new member class?

TFJ

I'm pretty sure we have quota, which I *think* was 70. It might be a little more or less.

There were a lot of girls that rushed this semester. A lot of sophomores, especially, it seemed. (I'm a freshman, FYI.)


Thanks to everyone for all your warm wishes and compliments!

I especially want to thank GPhiBLtColonel, who weeks ago helped me out with Recs. I'm not sure exactly which chapters I had them for, but I love how hard she worked to help me.

I'm glad you enjoyed my story.

Thanks to you all,
-Allie

[Optimist Prime]

yay

[SparkliiQTMTSU]

Congrats Allison!! I hope you have an awesome year!!!

Nichole

[GiantsChic]

Congrats! I'm so happy that you've found a place to call home :)

[shopgirl]

:D CONGRATULATIONS!!!:D

[theta sig agd]

Congrats Allison! I hope you are always this excited about being greek!!!