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What To Actually Expect During Sorority Recruitment

"Hello, male friend? Want to go get dinner? I've had too much estrogen in my life lately."

Maddie McFee
Jan 04, 2016
Northwestern University
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What To Actually Expect During Sorority Recruitment

Northwestern's formal recruitment is coming up this week, and I'm sure many PNMs are wondering how the week will go. Of course, there have been countless workshops and talks, but those aren't the same as seeing the real thing. So what will you actually be feeling this week?

Thursday, Set I

Before: Six parties! Woohoo! Surely, this can't be as bad as preview was, so I'm good to go.

During: I have talked to so many people. I'm never going to be able to keep them all straight.

After: Self, meet bed. Homework can wait.

Friday, Set I

Before: OK, so yesterday was really long, and I only kind of remember who I talked to. I definitely need to take better notes today.

During: I wonder if anyone has noticed that I'm wearing literally the exact same thing today as I did yesterday and during preview. These PNM T-shirts really don't allow many options.

After: Yeah, so I don't remember anyone I talked to yesterday. How am I going to narrow this down? Hmm, I guess I'll just assume that if I don't remember them, they don't matter. Bye!

Saturday, Set II

Before: Oh my God, I'm so exhausted. I don't think I can get out of bed. Yesterday and Thursday were so long, and I only went to six houses each night. How am I going to nearly double that today?

During: When's the dinner break?

After: I just want to choose as quickly as possible so I can sleep for a year.

Sunday, Set III

Before: Wait, so yesterday was casual and tomorrow night is dressy. What do I wear today?

During: OMG, these skits are hilarious. I cannot believe these girls put so much effort into this.

After: I did no homework this weekend. Will professors accept recruitment as an excuse for not doing my reading? Yeah, probably not, but I'm going to bed anyway.

Monday, Pref Night

Before: OK, so I've heard that everyone wears black dresses tonight. Should I blend in, or wear a color and stand out from the crowd? Whatever, I just hope I like the houses I'm sent back to tonight.

During: The parties tonight are kind of... weird.

After: I'm done! Thank God, I can get some sleep now. I can't wait for tomorrow!

Tuesday, Bid Night

Oh my God, I'm so excited! OK, BRB while I go meet everyone.

Recruitment can (will) be stressful, but in the end, it will all work out. Just remember to have fun, be yourself, and, most importantly, go where you feel comfortable, because this is going to be your home for the next three years. Have a great week!

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