Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Education

Bid Day Is Just As Exciting When You're Already In Your Sorority

Now that I have gone through the strenuous and nerve-wracking week of deciding which house to call home, I get to be on the other side, helping girls just like me find the house of their dreams.

Kelsi Mills

Aug 21, 2018

Troy University

116

Bid Day Is Just As Exciting When You're Already In Your Sorority

Kelsi Mills

Last year, I went through formal recruitment with a blazing heart and a confused mind. None of my parents were in Greek organizations, and I had little to no knowledge of what a sorority did or how the girls acted. I reminded myself of all of the feelings I had during the dreaded week of hard decisions, so I could make the girls I spoke with feel more comfortable and at ease.

Throughout the entire recruitment week, I was nervous, and it felt like last year all over again. I was anxious to speak to different girls and really tried my best so we could have the best pledge class our chapter has ever had. Each day that passed, conversations got longer, topics went deeper, and tensions were high. Every PNM (potential new member) seemed to be tense, and everyone wanted recruitment week to end in the best way possible: running home to your favorite house on the hill Saturday morning.

Once Friday night ended, the six months of planning for the perfect day started to turn into action. We had girls cleaning up, moving furniture, and stuffing bags that would on the arms of the new face of our sisterhood. Once we were at a stopping point for the night, it was around 11:45, and I was able to get a few hours of sleep before it was time to dig deep the next morning.

The day started with putting on my best face, glitter included, and a cup of coffee, because there is no way I could muster up enough energy at 6 A.M. without some joe. Outside, there was a huge tent for the reception, so the folding tables were being set up, chairs were being scooted underneath, and tablecloths were being draped over top. Fortunately, there were a lot of girls there early to help, and the setup took only an hour or so.

Once we got the bid list, signs were written on, and sisters chose the new member they wanted to greet once they ran to their new home. Having a girl run to you, screaming, and receiving the biggest hug was probably my favorite part during the whole experience because, in the moment, we just shared the same ecstatic feeling of finally being sisters.

There are very little words to describe Bid Day as a whole, but if I had to choose one it would be "relieving." Tensions are no longer high, everyone is so happy, and the confusion is finally cleared.

I'm so happy I was able to recruit the pledge class of 2018 because they are everything we wanted and more for our sisterhood.

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Student Life

25 Thoughts Everyone Has When Registering For Classes

May the odds be ever in your favor.

University of Nebraska Omaha

107

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Creating your schedule for the upcoming semester can be an exciting process. You have the control to decide if you want to have class two-days a week or five-days a week. You get to check things off of your requirement checklist. It's an opportunity for a fresh start with new classes (which you tell yourself you'll never skip.) This process, which always starts out so optimistic, can get frustrating really quickly. Here are 25 thoughts you have when registering for classes.

Keep Reading...Show less

class registration

Student Life

10 Thoughts Of A 5th Year Senior

What about those of us who don't do it all in four years?

University of Kentucky

690

pointsincase.com

"College will be the best four years of your life" is a phrase that we have all heard growing up. College is painted as a magical place to us while we are in high school. A place you go to learn, meet your best friends and probably have the time of your life while all of this is going down. Four whirlwind years, where everything that you've known changes and you start to learn what it means to live on your own, have a job, etc. But what about those of us who don't do this all in four years? Major changes, hard courses, switching schools, career paths changing, these are just a handful of factors that could extend your four years to five, six or seven. There is nothing wrong with taking extra time to graduate, but returning as a fifth-year is a little different. Most of your best friends have most likely graduated and moved and while you may be one of the oldest undergraduates on campus, you might feel as awkward as a freshmen. A world that became home and comfortable to you is still there but it's slightly different than you've known it to be and you have to find a groove to fall into. These are thoughts you'll have as you look ahead to returning to your college campus, with a victory lap planned.

Keep Reading...Show less

senior year

Entertainment

17 Times "Friends" Accurately Described Life

You can't say that no one told you life was gonna be this way.

Western New England University

In the 12 years since it went off the air, "Friends" continues to be adored by millions. The show that gave generations unrealistic expectations about love (or should I say lobsters?) and New York City apartments had a charming cast of characters that everyone could relate to at some point or another. Here are 17 times Ross, Monica, Joey, Chandler, Phoebe and Rachel accurately described life.

Keep Reading...Show less

friends

Entertainment

11 Times Aubrey Plaza Described Sophomore Year

"I don't want to do things. I want to do not things."

Denison University

432

Flickr Creative Commons

Aubrey Plaza is one of my favorite humans in Hollywood. She's honest, blunt, unapologetic, and hilarious. I just started my sophomore year of college, and found that some of her best moments can accurately describe the start of the school year.