Ah, rush.

The most exciting time of the semester by far (besides football season), especially when it is your first as a sister rather than a potential new member... or so they say.

You can't help but be excited to watch your sorority grow and get to know all of the intelligent and wonderful young women who are seeking to become part of your campus family. It is an even greater feeling knowing that you are in charge of making the entire rush experience full of magic for them. However, these emotions do not diminish any of the stress that comes along with this.

As a potential new member, there is so much that you do not realize goes into the execution of a successful week of rush, not to mention, the various events within it such as Big-Little and Bid Day.

This week I could not help but feel like my inner thoughts throughout rush could be described perfectly through some of my favorite moments from The Office.

When girls approach you with questions and have never heard of your sorority before:

I'm sure this isn't so common in Panhellenic sororities, but when it comes to local and multicultural, there is a lot many girls don't know! And this is exactly how it feels when we have to break down what our organization is all about.

Prepping to meet the PNMs like:

I'm sure the last thing anyone wants to do after having class all day is to have to socialize with a ton of people they don't know. Nevertheless, it has to be done! Fake that smile until you begin to feel a genuine one take its place and prepare to be friendly!

Bombaring PNMs with all the info they need:

No other words necessary, you already know they won't remember a single detail and you'll answer the same questions the rest of the semester. But hey, what are sisters for?

When you're dismissed at the conclusion of rush events for the night:

Time to catch some Z's!

When you watch a sister eat the last cookie at Bid Day:

I was counting on that small ounce of sugar to keep my energy levels high enough to get through the night!

Crafting for Big-Little Reveal:

I have been preparing for this day for exactly 4 months prior. However, more canvases, candies, and little goodies are never a bad thing... right?

When you're still voting on girls after hour number two:

I am begging you, please, keep your comments concise. I am ready to go home and I don't think I am a functioning human being anymore.

When it is finally over:

Now that all of the craziness has died down, it is time to sit back and relax with some Netflix binging and finger foods!

But even after it ends, we can never ever forget the worst part about rush: