As we prepare to welcome new sisters into our home, we all remember the process we went through to become a part of Alpha Omicron Pi. Recruitment week. It's the best and worst week of the year. Don't worry though, because we've got you covered. Several Zeta sisters offered up advice for women going through the recruitment process this fall. Here are some tips on surviving it all:
Go into recruitment open-minded.
Sophomore Kate says, "Those rumors never describe a house anyway. You'll know after the first round what a house stands for and what the girls are like." Abbey says that joining a chapter is a big decision, and no one needs to make that decision for you.
Be yourself! Going through recruitment is all about finding a group of women that you feel comfortable with. Whether it's talking to a girl about your pet fish, your love of bugs, or the pranks you used to pull on your little brother, there is no better advice than to just be yourself. This will help you find the place where you won't have to change who you are in order to fit in.
Dress comfortably. During recruitment, you are on your feet from 8am to 5pm all week long. As much as you'd like to think that you can survive all week in 6-inch heels, it's probably best to avoid that option. The same goes for your dresses. The UNL Recruitment Handbook also shows great suggestions of what to wear each day.
Take good notes.
During the open house rounds of recruitment, you'll be visiting 15 chapters. Throughout the week, you'll visit fewer chapters but probably talk to multiple girls at each house. We all think we can remember who we loved in each chapter and why, but after 8 hours, it all blurs together! Taking notes about each chapter's presentations, sisters, and your likes and dislikes will help you when preffing chapters later in the week.
It's okay to be nervous. Going through recruitment can be overwhelming! Chances are, however, that the sister talking to you is just as nervous as you are! Junior Anna says, "My sister said to think of recruitment as speed dating, but with girls." Not only are you trying to impress us, but we're trying to impress you! In that case, refer back to Tip #2.
Embarrassing moments happen to the best of us.
Sophomore Rachel jokes, "If you want to make an impression fall down the stairs. Trust me, the house will remember you (you will not be forgotten and instant best friends are made) and you might just get a bid!" Whether it's falling down the stairs, spilling water all over, or ripping your pants while running from one house to the next, it's the moments like these that make the best conversations!
We want to remember you. Junior Charlie says, "Take it as a compliment when we ask you your name (again) as you're walking out the door," or stare at your name tag during the conversation - we just want to remember who we talk to and what we loved about them! Just as you have conversations with dozens of different sisters, we have dozens of conversations a day, too!
It all works out. Your Rho Gamma will tell you time and time again that you'll end up where you're supposed to be. Sophomore Mandy says, "In the end you will know the right house because it feels like home already. Find the place where you wouldn't have to change the way you dress, talk or act at all in order to fit in with the house. Even if you admire the way a group of girls hold themselves it may not be who you are."
President Emily leaves us with this: "It's a hard, emotional process but if you're true to who you are and are thinking about what you want in a family away from home it'll all turn out for the best. Finding bridesmaids isn't easy but listening to The Climb with your Rho Gam group after 6 day is."
Peace, love, and pandas,
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