Want To Know What Rush Is Like? | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post

Want To Know What Rush Is Like?

Because six days of constant talking has you feeling all kinds of emotions.

71
Want To Know What Rush Is Like?
https://unsplash.com/photos/zdSoe8za6Hs?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText

In This Article:

I just went through rush at UMD and man was it a whirlwind of emotions. I thought I could best explain to others how I felt through this process by using gifs.

Excitement

media.giphy.com

It's day one. You're feeling good, digging your outfit, and ready to take on all sixteen sororities in one day.

Hungry

media.giphy.com

Shoveling protein bars in in between houses really does nothing to cure that constant pain of hunger. The only thing that's keeping you going is the promise of Marathon fries or pizza with friends after the day is over.

Exhausted

media.giphy.com

You spent thirteen hours rushing the first day and now you're about to wake up at 5:30 the next morning to go again for eleven more hours. To say you're exhausted is an understatement.

Stressed

media.giphy.com

Ranking the houses was a very stressful moment for me. It's hard to know what you really want after two conversations, but it's something everyone had to do. Looking around at all of the other PNMs (potential new members) I could tell they were just as stressed as me, which was a bit comforting.

Emotional

media.giphy.com

Constantly being judged by other girls, judging other girls, and having millions of conversations over two weekends was not only exhausting, but also made for an emotional experience. You're constantly feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, sad, mad, happy, and excited.

Overwhelmed/Excited

media.giphy.com

It's finally preference round and you're down to two houses. It's overwhelming to think that the girls in one of these houses are going to be your new sisters, but at the same time it's beyond exciting. I don't think I've ever battled with these two emotions as much as I did on pref day.

Excitement pt 2

media.giphy.com

It's bid day! Heading to Stamp to sit on our bids for thirty minutes until we're finally allowed to open them was exciting, but also nerve-racking. As I sat there with my roommate and listened to the PHA board count down from five I couldn't help but smile as wide as my face would allow. When we opened our bids we screamed, hugged each other, and ran off to our separate sororities; both beyond excited with our bids.

Love

media.giphy.com

As I ran towards the Gamma Phi girls I knew this was the right place for me. Immediatly I felt the love, not only from the sorority girls, but from my other new uninitiated sisters as well. Although this process was stressful and emotional, I know it paid off in the end because I couldn't be happier with where I am today.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

10 Thoughts Of A 5th Year Senior

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

135
college shirt
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
Aubrey Plaza
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.

1. When your advisor tells you that you should declare a major soon.

2. Seeing the lost and confused freshmen and remembering that was you a short year ago, and now being grateful you know the ins and outs of the campus.

3. Going to the involvement fair to sign up for more clubs knowing that you are already too involved.

4. When you actually do the reading required for the first class.

5. Seeing your friends for the first time since last semester.

6. When you're already drowning in homework during syllabus week.

7. Realizing you don't have the same excitement for classes as you did as a freshman.

8. Going home and seeing people from high school gets weirder the older you get.

Keep Reading...Show less
graduation

Things you may not realize are different between high school and college:

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

20 Things You Forgot To Thank Your Mom For

Moms are super heroes dressed in yesterday's clothing and they deserve an award for that.

1414
family
Facebook

Dear Mom,

You took care of me and my brothers our entire lives and you still continue to! I will not be able to truly grasp all of the hard work that you put into this family until I create my own one day. But, I know that there are plenty of times I forgot to give you a simple thank you or an appreciative smile. I thank you for everything that you have done for me and will continue to do for me. Here are some examples of those times where you had my back and I forgot to pat your back for saving me:

Keep Reading...Show less
pumpkin
Holytaco.com

College is hard. As people ages 18-22, we’re just trying to figure out what we’re doing with our lives, our careers, our eating habits, exercise routines, sleep patterns, and other necessities for adult life. We definitely don’t take proper care of ourselves; it’s basically impossible when we have essays, tests and readings due and somehow we’re supposed to eat right, exercise and sleep. We’re doomed to get sick. I have zero experience in science but when I get sick there are certain things I do to make myself better.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments