8 Reasons Why Bid Day is Basically a Holiday
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8 Reasons Why Bid Day is Basically a Holiday

Carolyn McCalley
Aug 19, 2014
College of Charleston
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8 Reasons Why Bid Day is Basically a Holiday

BID DAY. 

Every sorority member loves bid day. It is arguably better than formal. To the Greek community, bid day has the same characteristics as a holiday.

1. Bid day activities take precedent over all other possible activities for that day. No exceptions. You will forever be on your new member director's bad side if you make up a lame excuse. 

2. You spend time with your family. Your big, your little, and all of your sisters.

3. Everyone dresses for the occasion. Whether it be matching t-shirts or themed attire, no member is left behind. 

4. PRESENTS. What holiday is complete without presents? As a new member, your chapter can't wait to spoil you with gifts and love.

5. You may go on a trip. A special day requires a special location. Many chapters go somewhere fun and exciting to celebrate bid day. Seize the day.

6. The anticipation. It kills me. It is the only thing on my mind all through recruitment. 

7. Pictures. Pictures with your letters. Pictures with your sisters. Pictures with your big. Pictures with your roommates. Pictures with your pledge class. Selfies. ALLLLL the pictures.

8. We really pull out all the stocks. Good food. Fun activities. Excitement. Happiness. Presents. It's like Christmas in August. 

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