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Old 08-27-2011, 10:56 PM
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A Kardashian Transfer Sorority Recruitment Story!

Hi everyone! First of all I just want to thank you all for the advice and support you have given me so far I am VERY excited to tell you all that I will be starting formal recruitment at my new school. I am a sophomore transfer student, however my school has deferred rush so no one can rush before sophomore year- I'm not at too much of a disadvantage there!

I will be meeting with my Rho Chi group tomorrow and then orientation is on Tuesday, followed by 4 days of visiting houses and finally bid day on Sunday afternoon!

Because of my love for the Kardashians (I like trash tv what can I say?!) I've decided to make each house a kardashian
We have 6 houses on campus:
Kim
Kourtney
Khloe
Kris
Bruce
Baby Mason

Since I am a transfer and know pretty much nobody, I have no judgements towards any of the sororities and am going in with an extremely open mind. I'm really hopeful that I will be able to find my new home!

Wish me luck, I will keep you all updated!!
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Old 08-27-2011, 11:26 PM
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Good luck and have fun! (: I looove Keeping up with the Kardashians. I'm rooting for Khloe since she's my favorite! <3
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Old 08-28-2011, 12:07 AM
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LOLLLLL @ at this theme. But still, good luck to you
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Old 08-28-2011, 02:27 AM
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Make that two for Khloe... another fan of hers! Have fun!!!
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Old 08-28-2011, 10:32 AM
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Rooting for Baby Mason!
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Old 08-28-2011, 01:05 PM
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Also LMAO at this theme. If there's an obnoxious fellow rushee, you can name her Scott.
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Old 08-29-2011, 01:02 PM
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Thanks for all your support! Due to Hurricane Irene some things have been postponed so I will be meeting with my Rho Chi group tonight. Let you know how it goes!
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Old 08-29-2011, 08:45 PM
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I met with my Rho Chi group and it went well! There are some really nice girls in there that I met. It sounds like rush is going to be a really great way for me to meet people and a fun experience. I'm just so scared of not getting a bid.
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Old 08-29-2011, 09:24 PM
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Aw girl!! I transferred to a big school last semester (so spring semester of my freshman year), and I had a hard time meeting people. I'm rushing this semester and I'm also nervous about not getting a bid (luckily I don't think my school is super competitive, so I'm not TOO stressed) but it is kind of nerve racking!! Wishing you all the best, please keep us posted
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Old 09-01-2011, 12:50 AM
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WOW so what a whirlwind of emotions today has been! i was so anxious about recruitment/school/not knowing anyone and had a huge meltdown. But i got it together and had such an amazing first night of recruitment! Not only with the sororities, but also with the other girls in my rho gam group. I feel so much more at peace.

SO to the sororities!
Day 1-Slide Show Night

Kim-I was very overwhelmed going in since it was the first house. A nice girl grabbed me and we had a good conversation but it just felt kind of forced. We watched the slide show while the girls sang and danced. I loved their energy and excitement but wasn't wowed. i then spoke with two other girls I felt more comfortable with them but left the house feeling pretty neutral about it.

Next was Kourtney- I loved kourtney! I spoke with only one girl the whole time but we had great conversation. I felt like I could be really open with her. The slide show was great, the only thing that worried me was that they seemed to party a lot. None the less I felt really good about Kourtney and really hope to be invited back to meet more of the girls!

After Kourtney we headed over to Khloe- I just felt really uncomfortable here. The first girl that took me was a REALLY close talker and she passed me off really quickly. The other 2 girls I talked to were nice but I just felt no connection. Most of the girls are athletes, and I'm not at all so we just didn't match up.

Next was Kris- I felt really comfortable in their house but I didn't feel a strong connection to the two girls I talked to. But when they showed their slide show and started dancing I felt like I could see myself in there, even though I didn't connect perfectly with the girls I spoke with tonight.

Then was Bruce- I LOVED Bruce, I Just felt so welcomed and connected and loved. It was such a great experience.

After Bruce was finally Baby Mason- This house just seemed to be SO me. The girls were so so sweet and i had great conversation even though it was me and another PNM sharing a rusher, I just felt really calm and comfortable here.

It was tough to rank.. Kourtney, Bruce, and Baby Mason were all pretty close at this point. But tomorrow we can be invited back to up to 5 houses so I'm keeping my fingers crossed I will get to meet them all again!

So I ranked it
1. Kourtney
2.Baby Mason
3. Bruce
4. Kris
5. Kim
6. Khloe

we'll see what happens tomorrow!!
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Old 09-01-2011, 02:30 AM
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Awesome!! Keep us posted & have fun!
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Old 09-02-2011, 12:29 AM
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Round 2! Philanthropy

I was SO nervous all day but SO excited when I got my schedule and saw I was invited back to my top 5 houses!!! I literally was almost in tears. I'm just so lucky to be having such an amazing recruitment experience.

First on my schedule was Kris- I felt much more connected with the girl I spoke to tonight. We had a really good, easy flowing conversation. I wasn't too excited by their philanthropy though and neither did any of the members. They all kept laughing at the video which was a bit off putting. I left the house feeling ok with it, I wouldn't be upset to be there but it wouldn't be my first choice.

Next was Kim-A girl escorted me in and we talked a bit. She was really nice but I just didn't really have much in common. Then we watched their philanthropy video, I really was touched by their philanthropy and we made a craft. I spoke with a few other girls- one came up to me to tell me she was so happy to see me back.As sweet as these girls were I just still felt very neutral about the house.

Next was Baby Mason[/COLOR][/COLOR]- I felt so welcomed here and really connected with the first girl I spoke to and did a craft with. Then another girl picked me up who was really nice but she kept like poking her little and stuff which was fine, I think she was trying to show me their love for each other but I thought it was a little rude. Their national philanthropy was pretty good, and I loved their local one as well. The last girl I spoke to was AMAZING. I felt like we could be best friends right away. I left this house feeling really excited and knew I wanted to rank them in my top 3.

Then I went to Kourtney- I felt so welcomed and wanted here. It was such a nice feeling for me. My rusher and I had such a good conversation and I loved all their community service work. These girls seemed really dedicated and involved with their philanthropy. I really really like them!

Finally was Bruce- I was so exhausted going in but felt so welcomed. I loved all their community service as well. I felt really connected with one thing they did in particular. I spent the whole night with one girl but also met so many others. One of the girls came up to me and just said she saw me sitting in the front watching them speak about philanthropy and I just seemed so genuine- which I absolutely was. It was so nice for that to be recognized! I just felt so welcomed and wanted. I knew this was a top 3 too.

Going back to rank I felt pretty confident with my top 3 but wasn't sure how to rank it. I have to be honest, I do think I let some stereotypes I had heard get in the way of my decision a little bit but I still feel good about how I ranked- I just REALLY hope I get called back to my top 3 tomorrow

So I ranked

1. Kourtney
2.Baby Mason
3. Bruce
4. Kris
5. Kim

I'm so so nervous about my schedule for tomorrow- I hope I get the opportunity to see my top 3 houses again. It's going to be a really tough decision!
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Old 09-02-2011, 07:23 AM
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Good luck, rockette!
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Old 09-02-2011, 02:14 PM
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Your attitude is sunshine and that makes me Keep it up!! It's obviously worked well so far!
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Old 09-03-2011, 01:17 AM
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I was so so so nervous all day. Other girls in my group got e-mails about being dropped or cut to only one house-not their first so I was really happy that I didn't get an e-mail but had no idea what to expect. I spent most of the afternoon with an amazing girl in my rho gam group who got cut from all houses except her bottom one, she was so upset and I was so happy I could help her feel better and encourage her to not drop out like many people did! (she ended up being really happy she went back)

ANYWAY- I was so grateful when I got my schedule- I was invited back to my top 3 houses. I felt so selfish in some ways, so many amazing girls around me were really upset but I had to keep reminding myself that I'm in this for me and everyone will end up where they belong.
Round 3 House Tours
So first was Baby Mason- I talked with 3 girls and got a tour of the house. It was really nice but I didn't feel super excited. I'm not sure why, I certainly liked the house and would not be upset here at all but I just wasn't really connected tonight.

Next was Kourtney- I was starting to get worried about this house. I started second guessing my decision all day but when I walked in I just felt at home. So many girls came up and hugged me and were so happy I was back. I truly felt loved and comfortable.

Last was Bruce- Walking in I felt really welcomed. The first girl I talked to was nice but our connection wasn't too strong but then the rest of the girls I talked with were amazing! Their house was beautiful and I really enjoyed myself there. I think that this house could also be a great place for me!

Honestly, at this point I think that I would be happy at any 3 of these houses. I am excited for pref night tomorrow! Keeping my fingers crosses I get invites!

So I ranked

1. Kourtney

2.Bruce

3. Baby Mason
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