Southern Utah's Greek life had their fall rush week this past week and once again, I decided to try my luck with a sorority. For those of you who don't know, 'rush week' is a processes of open and invited event for potential new members and the various groups to mutually select new members. Each event gives the PNM (potential new member) a glimpse of what that sorority or fraternity is about and get to know their potential 'brothers' or 'sisters' better.
Each sorority and fraternity does different things during their rush week but this is how it went for me. Alpha Phi's members have always stood out to me. Their kindness, loyalty, and community service is instantly recognizable. I know of members completely blossoming within this organization and then help other sisters' grow as well. They follow six core values that were established years ago which can be seen in everything that they do -- sorority related or not. This is why I chose to rush the Theta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi.
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| My cute nautical themed invites! |
Here's how rush week went:
Tuesday: Greek BBQ and Values Night!
This rush was different than most because it was shortened from five to four days which meant that two activities were on the same day. Greek BBQ was fun. There was free food, lots of various games, and a lot of reconnecting and chatting among all the PNM and Greeks. I definitely enjoyed talking to some new faces and reconnecting with old Phi's from my previous rush.
Values night was awesome, as usual. I got a meet a few more PNM, Greeks, and gained a better appreciate of the values that Alpha Phi's uphold. As of today, one of my favorite values would probably be "Character Development" because it includes personal growth along with helping others grow. It was a great night!
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| Posing at Values Night! |
This night was dedicated towards informing the PNM about the main non-profit agency that they focus on serving throughout the year but especially during the "philanthropy week." Alpha Phi works with American Heart Association to help raise money and awareness for women's heart disease. This was a great night to learn about how Alpha Phi works to inspire and help other women in and out of their organization. It was really eye-opening and touching -- I was so happy to attend.
Thursday: Preference Night!
This was an amazing night and I'm not ashamed to say that I cried at one point. This night is show the PNM that you even one step closer to becoming an Alpha Phi but being able to witness a sacred ceremony. While the ceremony itself is so amazing; it was a great time to get to know the Phi's even better and understand the more serious side of being part of a sorority. I felt truly honored to have witness that and I'll never forget it.
Friday: Bid Day!
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| Amy and I on Pref Night! |
This was the day! The day that will determine if I will be becoming an Alpha Phi. Bid day is all about a sorority or fraternity placing a bid on the PNMs they want to join their sisterhood or brotherhood and... I got a bid!!! It was a very nerve racking night but it's such an awesome feeling! The evening was celebrated by meeting up in the canyon with the rest of Alpha Phi, eating, taking lots of pictures, and getting to know each other as sisters! It was such a fun time and I'm so excited for my journey with Alpha Phi!
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| My adorable Bid bottle |
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