Recruitment. It is an evil word. But it is also probably one of the most well-known words in the college language (because that’s a thing). It’s a week’s worth of small talk and quick-formed friendships that are supposed to turn into lifelong bonds. When recruitment rolled around I was nervous. I was very introverted and shy in college and there was a lot of pressure to make a good impression within the first minute that I talked to someone. Not to mention there are a whole slew of girls interested in getting a bid into the same sorority, so it was basically a battle to the death. Okay, not the death, but you get what I mean. My thoughts circled from excitement to terror as I stepped up to the first door.

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1. It’s going to be fine.

2. I’ll get into the “right” house.

3. Everything happens for a reason…

4. Why did I have to start with this house?

5. It’s terrifying.

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6. Why are they so peppy? It’s 8am.

7. So much clapping.

8. So much cheering.

9. I better get excited, they’re judging me.

10. Oh fuck, we’re walking in the door.

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11. They’re singing at me.

12. Someone is touching my back.

13. This got personal very quickly.

14. I hope I don’t have something in my teeth.

15. Okay, let’s try this small talk thing.

16. Natural intro about where I’m from.

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17. Trying to make connections so that we form a bond.

18. I feel like I’m yelling.

19. Oh God, someone else is coming over.

20. This is an awfully formal introduction.

21. Repeat same conversation I had with first girl.

22. Make some odd connection.

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23. YAY! We could be besties.

24. This is going great.

25. Wait, now there’s another girl?

26. How many of them am I supposed to talk to?

27. Shit, we started talking about the weather.

28. Try to naturally change subjects…

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29. How long do these rounds last?

30. They’re bringing around drinks, should I take one?

31. No, then I’ll be holding it awkwardly as we talk.

32. But I’m thirsty AF.

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33. Ugh.

34. They’re flickering the lights.

35. It’s already over?

36. What just happened?

37. Why are they singing again?

38. Third girl is escorting me out with her hand on my back.

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39. Again, personal space?

40. I made it out.

41. That wasn’t too bad.

42. But wait, I have to do that 8 more times today?

43. This is going to be exhausting.

44. My feet hurt.

45. God dammit I have all their songs stuck in my head.

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Emily Bishop is a die-hard Marylander who has recently made the move to Boston. She enjoys telling others all about Maryland, reading books, watching tv/ movies, and being active. Emily can be found saying, "y'all" in almost every conversation. Additionally, she gets a lot of inspiration from her 22 year-old and a 5 year-old brothers (same parents, LOL). She is seriously addicted to Instagram and you can follow her as she adventures through time @ebishop02.

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