pinkypink13's Recruitment Saga

[pinkypink13]

Hi y'all! I have so enjoyed reading all the stories and appreciate the many words of wisdom on this site. I'll keep you in mind while I'm going through this week.

My rush experience started last night at our Orientation where I met my Recruitment group and Recruitment Counselors (RC's) and learned all the standard guidelines and rules for the week. While I have been RIDICUOUSLY excited at the prospect of going through rush all summer, I have to admit that walking into that auditorium filled with MANY MANY girls was frightening. The anxiety was something I wasn't really prepared for. I quickly became aware of how stunningly beautiful my peers are, and I know that many have resumes that are just as impressive, if not more impressive, than my own. A wave of inadequacy hit me and part of me almost wanted to run out of the auditorium and never look back! However, after meeting my darling RC's and introducing myself to some of the girls in my rush group, I felt a bit more relaxed.

When I got back to my dorm after orientation, I got SO homesick for my mom. She has been my rock in each one of my important milestones thus far, so not having her there to give me a hug and some encouragement was difficult. Just seeing her picture around my dorm room started making me a little teary. Fortunately, I have a wonderful roommate and many friends on my floor going through rush. Thank God for them!

Today I will be visiting 4 houses, although I will have to miss one or two parties due to an academic conflict ( I will make those up tomorrow). There are ten chapters on my campus (alphabetically):

Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Phi
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Gamma
Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Delta Tau

I decided to use shades of PINK as my code names, just because it is the best color ever!

In no particular order...

Fuschia
Coral
Bubblegum
Flamingo
Rose
Magenta
Ballet Slipper
Cerise
Cherry Blossom
Salmon

Today I visit Fuschia, Flamingo, Salmon and Cherry Blossom. Gotta go get ready!

[UCFlover]

Yay. So excited to hear your story. Go bubblegum!!!!

[AGDee]

I'm glad you didn't use Pepto Bismol pink as one of your code names

Best of luck on your recruitment! Have fun!!!!

[kappa_dancer]

Good luck with your recruitment!! Being a ballet dancer, I have to admit I'm pulling for Ballet Slipper!!

[Football Fan]

Have fun during recruitment. There are other women who posted earlier who are also participating at your university. I hope they add their stories as well.

[joliebelle]

good luck during recruitment! Pink is one of my favorite colors and im pulling for flamingo!

[APhi4Ever]

Cherry Blossom!

[piphiangel314]

Every time I hear Pepto Bismal pink, I think of Steel Magnolias. I was in the play as Ouiser so it's second nature...

but go Ballet Slipper!

[ZTA72]

go Salmon...love that color

[honeychile]

Another pink lover here! Since flamingo has been taken, I'll go with rose - my favorite rose is a cream tea rose, which blossoms pink and smells heavenly!

A rose for good luck!

[texas*princess]

Good luck! I'm going to pull for magenta because I've always liked magenta

[violetpretty]

I'll cheer for magenta because the walls of my room are magenta!

[MerryGPhiB]

Be yourself, enjoy the process! I love pink, just add abit of brown! And whala!

I look forward to hearing more!

[GPhiBLtColonel]

Fight on!

[JennRN]

Good luck Pinky!!!


My cousin is going through Rush at USC also, and I am so excited for her!!!