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Old 11-12-2014, 06:25 PM
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HAPPY Ending after unsuccessful Fall Rush

I received many messages of support after I posted about my (sophomore) daughter's unsuccessful rush at UF this summer. Like everyone that rushes, she had the grades, the extracurriculars, the social skills, looks, wardrobe, rec letters etc etc. When she was dropped, she was devastated and my heart was broken for her.

Things got better as she was befriended by several girls in sororities she didn't get a bid from. She is her platonic friend's date for all his fraternity functions and the (sorority) girls said to her "you're here, good for you. "

Yesterday, she became a sister in one of the local service sororities. While it wasn't what she originally hoped for, she is now ecstatic. Her Big is the president. She says each girl is nicer than the next. Her recent community service activity was at an elephant preserve and they all had a blast. They are participating in Dance Marathon. They do almost all the same things that the Panhellenic ones do except they don't have a house. Lastly she said, you told me "I'd end up where I'm supposed to and you're right." While the failed bids at UF during the fall were very painful, she has moved on and is very happy.

I wanted to thank all of you who sent messages of support. Several suggested I post her story, after initiation, in the event that others went through the same original disappointment she did. There are other great local sororities that are looking for equally smart, fun, motivated and great girls. There clearly isn't room for everyone, but consider other options. She is very glad she did.

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Old 11-12-2014, 06:32 PM
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I'm glad she's found a place she is happy to join. I hope it gives her a very enjoyable college experience.
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Old 11-12-2014, 06:38 PM
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Thank you so much!
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Old 11-12-2014, 06:46 PM
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One door closed, but another opened for your daughter. Hope she has a great time in her new sorority home!
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Old 11-12-2014, 06:54 PM
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Thank you so much! I'm so happy that she's happy
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Old 11-12-2014, 07:34 PM
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I'm so happy your daughter found such a strong sisterhood in her new sorority. I predict she will quickly emerge as one of this group's leaders and do great things at her university! Thanks for coming back and sharing the story-after-the-story.
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Old 11-12-2014, 10:48 PM
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Congratulations to you, your daughter and her newly found sisters!
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Old 11-13-2014, 12:34 PM
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Love you and your daughter's happy ending!
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Old 11-13-2014, 09:33 PM
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Congratulations to your daughter on finding her home.
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