The excitement of sorority recruitment brings an onslaught of emotions and responsibilities, one of which is to follow Panhellenic’s rule of “the 3 B’s”: no boys, booze or bars during recruitment week. For some, the rule poses a lifestyle change, and for others, not so much. Regardless, here’s your survival guide to the next week:
Enjoy junk food instead.
Fewer calories consumed in drinks can be made up by indulging in some great junk food. It’s also a great treat after a tiring day of endless chatter and stomping around in high heels.
Find a rush crush.
Recruitment brings together so many ladies, you’re bound to find at least one you absolutely adore. As soon as you see her, you just know she’ll be your Little.
Watch a movie with gal pals.
Since you’re not busy with silly date nights with boys (we lucky single ladies don’t have to worry about this anyway), you can enjoy a night with your favorite gal pals. While it’s often a busy time, watching a great crime mystery show or rom-com is a fabulous way to enjoy your night.
Remind yourself: This is SO worth it.
Just imagining the excited faces running toward our house on Bid Day makes every tedious rule and sleep-deprived day worth it. Take this week as an opportunity to grow yourself before re-entering the world of boys, booze and bars.
Live in the moment.
If there's one thing that recruitment week is teaching me, it's to live in the moment. Just focus on getting to know the girl you're spending a few minutes with and don't worry about constantly texting your bae or what you're doing the next day. Take it one day at a time and enjoy all that recruitment has to offer.
