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by: perspectiveWe all hear “trust the system.” Did anyone who is now a sister here got dropped from a house/houses that, knowing all that you know now, confuses you? Like did you get dropped from a house you totally could have fit in? Or did you get cut from a house that less prestigious than the one you now belong to?
#1 by: yes
not to scare incoming pnms, but "trust the system" is complete bs. i was dropped from every house except one during recruitment, but i gave that house a chance because i wanted to believe there was a reason they were interested in me and they must know i would be a good fit. i did not fit in with that sorority at all, and deactivated after a semester. after getting to know girls in the other houses that dropped me better, i am confident i would have been a better fit in a few other places (not necessarily houses that are better ranked, just a better fit for my personality). don't trust the system, trust your gut!
Commentby: YJan 12, 2019 7:58:08 AM
#2 by: cob
I rushed (and dropped!) twice before getting a COB (continuous open bid) from my chapter. It sucked. It honestly is a really arbitrary system and depends almost entirely on who you talk to during the first couple rounds and how well you vibe. It is so hard for PNMs as well as sorority women to decide which people they'd like to see again after talking for just a few minutes. My biggest advice is try to be confident and open with whoever you're talking to! You don't have to be the most interesting person on the planet, but being engaged and trying to at least hold an interesting conversation will make you memorable and they'll want to hear more.
by: well...Jan 6, 2019 8:13:26 PM
guys rush is a week or so of getting drunk and having parties. this would be impossible for women, as we're not allowed to host any events with alcohol, not allowed to have alcohol in our houses, and have certain rules and regulations from both UVA and our national organizations regarding new member selection. informal recruitment in the fall is more similar to guys rush in that it involves open houses, small socials, other more casual events. informal recruitment is very rigid and will be at least for the foreseeable future. chapters have little to no control over this.
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by: sororitysJan 6, 2019 8:15:05 PM
No, at least in my chapter we don't spend our time googling/looking up girls. That's kinda creepy and pretty unnecessary considering we get to talk to you in person! We get a much better idea of who you are from chatting with you than from your internet presence. I can't speak for sure about other chapters, but I'd say don't sweat it.
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by: nahJan 11, 2019 11:00:05 PM
by: pledgeJan 11, 2019 11:00:52 PM
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by: TruthJan 6, 2019 4:31:17 PM
I glad someone finally said it. Very good and accurate pist
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