encouraging note for pnms
by: Rebelette
I want to share this for those of you starting recruitment tomorrow. Our houses have been preparing to meet you for almost a year, and we're excited that the first day is almost here. I wanted to also take this time to address something I've seen happen to a couple of my friends in hopes that you will have the best possible week and happy outcomes.
Some of you may go into recruitment thinking that the saddest thing will be not getting a bid to your favorite house. This is not true. The worst thing will not be exploring your options and potentially declining a possible bid because you've listen to simple-minded gossip. I've seen this previous years and often that decision leads to regret.
The people spreading simplistic and reductive view of different houses do not actually care about pnms. They don't care that if you outright reject all the houses on rebel drive or vice versa that you may miss out on the joy of being asked to join a sorority and meeting people, leadership opportunities, fun parties, and fundraising for very important causes. My sincere hope for all PNMs is that you will not let gossiping fear mongers win and steal your joy!
This week is yours for the taking. Do not let anyone else (whether online gossips or girls on your hall or someone's mom from Jackson) take this experience from you. No one else should define your happiness! HYDR - go get 'em!
#1by: and....
So many times girls get bids to houses that "weren't their favorites" and then wind up LOVING that house - they later can't even imagine being in the "other" house they thought they wanted.
That's what we mean by 'trust the process.' Take advantage of every round, go to every party, keep an open mind and if you get a bid, show up happy. It is a privilege to get a bid and be part of a sisterhood. And if you maximize every round and rank both houses, you will get a bid. Don't be the girl who drops out mid-way because "I don't like the houses I have left." Give it a chance. Re-rushing as a sophomore is rarely successful - might be for a few girls, but that's not the norm.
And one more thing - if you get a bid to a house you're unsure about, GIVE IT TIME!! Bonding and fitting in does not happen overnight, despite what it seems like some girls think. AND also - if you can't find friends in a house with hundreds of girls, then you simply aren't trying.
Comment#2by: True
Remember PNMs that we are just as nervous as you are! We may not say the right things ourselves because we want you to like us too! So don’t make a decision based on one conversation you have with an active at any one house. Don’t listen to what other people say they heard or may have experienced. Look at the big picture and what each house is all about. I almost cut one house because I had an awkward conversation and did not connect with the first person I talked to on Greek Day but I liked this particular house and their philanthropy so I kept them on my list and ended up loving them the rest of the week and preffing them! Try your best to enjoy the week!
Post Reply
Before you type: Please do not post individual names, defaming content, or spam. Remember, cyber bullying can be considered a crime.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
POPULAR
Didn't find your school?Request for your school to be featured on GreekRank.
