Recruitment is a time when stress is high and active members feel excited, anxious and exhausted all at the same time. It feels as if there is so much to do and so little time. Your body could give out from under you at any moment from the repeated lack of sleep. Some may think we are being dramatic when we say recruitment takes hard work, but no one will ever know the effort unless they are on the other side of it all.

Here are some thoughts and feelings you may have during recruitment that are totally normal:

My head. It really hurts. Like really really hurts.

Probably from all the screaming and chanting of songs.

Wow, I love this girl. I want her in our chapter so bad. But I am trying to keep my cool so I don't creep her out.

It is so hot. Like am I pitting out right now? I have to be.

Is this room getting smaller or...?

Our philanthropy gets me every time. Don't cry. Don't cry. Please do not ugly cry.

Stomach, please be quiet. I will feed you in just a little bit.

Why is everyone screaming? Can we please just all talk in indoor voices? My head. Seriously, can't take it.

I am so tired. I could honestly fall asleep while talking at any moment.

Red bull, you're my best friend. You are always there to make me peppy and alive.

Wow I just had a great conversation with that PNM. It was totally a natural conversation.

I think I just fell in love with my sorority all over again. Ahh the feels...

*After the PNMs walk out*

YES I CAN FINALLY GO TO BED.

OH MY! TODAY IS THE DAY! IT'S BID DAYYYYYY!!!!!

On Bid Day, all the effort you have put in is totally and completely worth it. You have amazing new members that are going to make your chapter that much better. You are now relieved of the stresses of recruitment...until next year!