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by: Really?I have to laugh at all of the incoming freshman who already are talking about which houses they are interested in and where they want to wind up after recruitment. And when the basic fact that it is the sororities that do the choosing, not the PNMs, they whine and say "that's so harsh," and "that's so judgmental." Well, guess what ladies. Recruitment IS harsh and recruitment IS judgmental. And if you can't handle rejection (because the vast majority of women experience at least some sort of rejection during rush), well, you should forget about joining a house. Thousands of women sign up and hundreds of them drop when things don't go their way. Of those thousands, less than 500 wind up in so-called Top Houses, which means the rest of the women who pledge have to keep an open mind and consider all of the possibilities, not just a handful. The point is, if you really want to join a sorority there likely is a place for you. But rush is a week of doing your best and if you are used to being treated as if you are special, you have a rude awakening. Wait until you see all of the girls on the first day. They are the best and the brightest and you will be blown away by how exceptional they are. You will truly be fortunate to rise above the crowd. Sorry if that's harsh, but if you can't handle that reality, stay home.
#1 by: Troof
This post may be harsh (LOL), but it is absolutely true. Might I add one thing? I don't know a soul who enjoyed rush. Most of us who went through it experienced a roller coaster of emotion and lots of second-guessing about whether we made the right choices each day. But for the vast majority of the girls in my pledge class and those I knew through classes and in the dorm, sticking it out until the end is absolutely worth it. Not only did we learn about other houses and their members, we also learned a lot about ourselves and our resiliency. You might say college is all about adapting, dealing with adversity and bouncing back. So is rush, but all of those things happen within a matter of days. I may have had my doubts about the process, but for me the result was absolute perfection. I couldn't be happier and already have made true friends. Just as I clicked with the house that chose me, I clicked with members of my pledge class. I couldn't be happier. I would encourage girls who have doubts to give recruitment a try. What have you got to lose?
Commentby: And Apr 24, 2015 3:42:59 PM
Remember, despite what you read on this site, the "best of the best" are spread throughout our 15 houses. Each house has a different feel and may have more of a certain type of girl but every house has girls with excellent gpas who are very much involved on this campus and have great futures ahead of them.
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by: hmmmApr 24, 2015 4:00:29 PM
Wasn't that the point of the original post? That Mizzou sororities are filled with amazing girls? So what's your point?
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#4 by: LaLa
I loved rush! Yeah I had some disappointment when a few houses didn't ask me back, but I know now that I wouldn't have fit in those houses. I met some incredible people during rush who joined other houses and we are still great friends. I got to know amazing girls in every house I went back to and had a terrible time preffing because the houses were all so wonderful. I'm where I'm so happy and can't imagine anywhere else. Enjoy the process - it's fun and opens many doors even when other doors close. Go Greek!
by: Good for youApr 25, 2015 11:49:17 AM
Perhaps it's time to adjust your medications. This manic phase has gone on for a long time.
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#5 by: PNM
Hi! So do we have to cut houses each day? Im someone who would be happy just to be a part of greek life next year. However, I know part of it is cutting houses between each round. Obviously we're gonna cut the houses we like least but what if we cut the only ones that liked us? Like this is quite the dilemma people! lol Any suggestions?
#6 by: PNM
Hi! So do we have to cut houses each day? Im someone who would be happy just to be a part of greek life next year. However, I know part of it is cutting houses between each round. Obviously we're gonna cut the houses we like least but what if we cut the only ones that liked us? Like this is quite the dilemma people! lol Any suggestions?
by: Not a real Pi ChiApr 27, 2015 10:38:28 AM
You never really cut a house. You will rank the houses in order of how you liked them, and then they will decide to ask you back or not. You can only visit so many houses per day, example being you will visit a max of ten houses the 3rd day, so after visiting all 15 houses, you would rank them. If you're exceptional and your top 10 all invite you back (which is nearly impossible, but don't be discouraged!), you would not visit your lowest 5 houses again. But let's say one of your top 10 does cut you, and your 11th favorite invites you back, you would visit that house again the next day.
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by: yupApr 24, 2015 6:26:20 AM
^^^^^^^^^^^^ What she said. Also, there is a reason our sorority system is so strong and the envy of other schools. The reason is that the process guarantees that the women who pledge are the best of the best. They have the highest grades, the best activities, the honors and awards and, most important, the desire to do their best even in the face of adversity. They aren't quitters. I am proud to be among them.
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