Final Project Sorority Recruitment

Do you understand what it means to be Greek? [[Yes]] [[No->Research all the potential chapters you could join]]

Alright, it's the first day of recruitment! Here we go!! How are you feeling? [[excited]] [[nervous]]

Oh my goodness there are so [[many]]! You start to obsess over every detail- the symbols, the colors, the mascots, the philanthropies, the open mottos. You look at the pictures, and try to envision yourself among those sorority women. <del> $Privilege </del> (if: $Privilege is "an attractive black woman")[You have a hard time seeing where you might fit in among these perfect looking white girls] (if: $Privilege is "a feminine lesbian")[You have a hard time seeing where you might fit in among these perfect looking, heteronormative girls. ] (if: $Privilege is "white, plus-size woman")[You have a hard time seeing where you might fit in among these perfect looking bodies] (if: $Privilege is "the ideal sorority woman")[You're so excited based off of what you discover!] After all this research, do you understand what takes to be Greek? [[Yes]] [[No-2]]

You start to go through your closet. You envision so many outfits. You think you can't go wrong with a classic LBD. <del> $Privilege </del> (if: $Privilege is "an attractive black woman")[You've found the cutest look! You're so excited! [[You're good to go!]]] (if: $Privilege is "white, plus-size woman")[You've found the cutest look! You're so excited! [[You're good to go!]]] (if: $Privilege is "the ideal sorority woman")[You've found the cutest look! You're so excited! [[You're good to go!]]] (if: $Privilege is "a feminine lesbian")[You're happy with your look and get on with the day doing something productive[[end->Nothing]]]

Round 1. House and Values. You wake up at 6 a.m. to do your hair and make up. The day starts bright and early, as you have 20 minutes to get an overview of each house! House 1. You smile. The sister laughs at all your jokes. <del> $Privilege </del> (if: $Privilege is "an attractive black woman")[Things feel like they are running [[smoothly]] You actually saw a few girls who were black, but you didn't get to chat with them. Hopefully next time you can hear about their experiences] (if: $Privilege is "a feminine lesbian")[You're enjoying yourself, but as she mentions hanging out with fraternity men,you wonder how she would treat you if you knew you were gay. You're a [[little uneasy->smoothly]]] (if: $Privilege is "white, plus-size woman")[Things feel like they are running [[smoothly]]. You hope that you are rated on your personality and not your looks.] (if: $Privilege is "the ideal sorority woman")[Things are definitely running [[smoothly]]. You enjoy yourself.]

Sorority________________Year Founded_____Year Joined NPC Alpha Chi Omega_________1885____________1903 Alpha Delta Pi__________1851____________1909 Alpha Epsilon Phi_______1909____________1951 Alpha Gamma Delta_______1904____________1909 Alpha Omicron Pi________1897____________1905 Alpha Phi_______________1872____________1902 Alpha Sigma Alpha_______1901____________1951 Alpha Sigma Tau_________1899____________1951 Alpha Xi Delta__________1893____________1904 Chi Omega_______________1895____________1903 Delta Delta Delta_______1888____________1902 Delta Gamm______________1873____________1902 Delta Phi Epsilon_______1917____________1951 Delta Zeta______________1902____________1910 Gamma Phi Beta__________1874____________1902 Kappa Alpha Theta_______1870____________1902 Kappa Delta_____________1897____________1912 Kappa Kappa Gamma_______1870____________1902 Phi Mu__________________1852____________1911 Phi Sigma Sigma_________1913____________1951 Pi Beta Phi_____________1867____________1902 Sigma Delta Tau_________1917____________1951 Sigma Kappa_____________1874____________1905 Sigma Sigma Sigma_______1898____________1951 Theta Phi Alpha_________1912____________1951 Zeta Tau Alpha__________1898____________1909

You start making lists, comparing the values. You will walk into recruitment knowing everything about every chapter. Are you ready? [[Yes]] There still are some missing [[details->Start planning the perfect look to make a great first impression]]

But then you start to second-guess your outfit. The perfectionist in you needs everything to be perfect. You start to panic. Will they like my style? Is it cool enough? Original enough? Preppy enough? Expensive enough? You have one shot to impress. Nothing in your closet seems [[worthy enough]] anymore.

You head to the mall and try on tons of dresses. Anxiety starts to take over as you're spending hours trying to find a dress... you think this moment is going to be as important as your wedding dress. <del> $Privilege </del> (if: $Privilege is "an attractive black woman")[In the [[end->Nothing]] your mother convinces you to wear the dress you already had.] (if: $Privilege is "a feminine lesbian")[Finally, you find a dress. It's a perfectly adorable Kate Spade frock and you love the way it flatters your torso. You accept its $500 price tag, attributing that it will all be worth it in the [[end->Nothing]]] (if: $Privilege is "white, plus-size woman")[You've probably gone to like six stores looking for something flattering and youthful, and shows off your best asset: your legs. Finally, you decide on a dress from Forever 21, hoping that it looks [[nice enough->Nothing]]] (if: $Privilege is "the ideal sorority woman")[Finally, you find a dress. It's a perfectly adorable Kate Spade frock and you love the way it flatters your chest. You accept its $500 price tag without even thinking about how it affects your [[wallet->Nothing]]]

House 6. It starts to feel like you've been telling the same story about that one time at camp a dozen times, and that the only thing these girls keep asking you is superficial things like your favorite tv or your major. Is this what Greek Life is really like? How much longer is this day going to [[last]]?

You've made it through the first day! Before you can go home and relax, it's time to rank your [[top ten]] sororities before another busy day [[tomorrow.]]

The girls around you are candidly chattering about the AMAZING conversations they had with people, and the chapters they liked and didn't like, all the while bashing the low tier chapters. <del> $Privilege </del> (if: $Privilege is "an attractive black woman")[You start to question if there is something wrong with your small talk skills. Girl flirting is hard...Even though you kind of liked the low tier sorority, you don't want to be looked down upon, and drop it from your list. ] (if: $Privilege is "a feminine lesbian")[You start to question if there is something wrong with your small talk skills. Girl flirting is hard...But you see yourself in the low tier chapter. The diversity you saw might make it a comfortable place for you. ] (if: $Privilege is "white, plus-size woman")[You start to question if there is something wrong with your small talk skills. Girl flirting is hard...Even though you kind of liked the low tier sorority, you don't want to be looked down upon, and drop it from your list. You have hopes of being popular. ] (if: $Privilege is "the ideal sorority woman")[You don't have any qualms dropping that low tier chapter. You're going to get in to the most popular chapter on campus!] You'll see what houses you get invited back to [[tomorrow.]]

PHILANTHROPY ROUND. You meet up with the all the other potential new members at the student center to get your schedule for the day. You're ready for what the day brings you as each house will tell you about their philanthropic involvements. <del> $Privilege</del> (if: $Privilege is "an attractive black woman")[You get back your houses. You were invited back to six out of ten possible houses. You're a little frustrated that you were cut from so many houses, especially the one you fell in love with during your research period. This makes you worry that racial diversity does not bode well in Greek life, unless you are white. The girls must be racist if they cut you so early, you think. Or was it because you were feeling shy How will you go about the rest of [[round 2]]] (if: $Privilege is "a feminine lesbian")[You invited back to 6 of the 10 possible houses. You accept those numbers, but it still hurts that you're chances are slimmer than the girl next yo you. Girl flirting is hard...But you see yourself in the low tier chapter. The diversity you saw might make it a comfortable place for you. How will you go about the rest of [[round 2]]] (if: $Privilege is "white, plus-size woman")[You get back your houses. You were invited back to six out of ten possible houses. You're a little frustrated that you were cut from so many houses, especially the one you fell in love with during your research period. You start to question if there is something wrong with your small talk skills. Girl flirting is hard This makes you worry that you're not cut out for Greek life. The girls obviously didn't like you or think you were pretty enoughif you got cut so early. How will you go about the rest of [[round 2]]] (if: $Privilege is "the ideal sorority woman")[You get back your houses. You were invited back to ten out of ten possible houses. You're a little frustrated that you were cut from the hottest chapter on campus and that that low tier one invited you back. How will you go about the rest of [[round 2]]]

These six houses saw something in you, even if half of them you didn't even originally rank some of them. [[You continue on.]] ***or*** You realize that this Greek Life is not for you. You can't take the critiscm. "Was I too superficial?" you ask yourself? If you feel comfortable doing this, you can go to your [[Rho Gamma]] to get [[advice from her.]]

The first house that invited you back isn't that bad. They are [[lower tier]], but you had a nice time, and really connected with their philanthropy. You like that they raise money, particpate in direct service and have strong interaction with other chapters. Before you know it, the 30 minutes are up and you're rushing to your [[next party.]]

Your Rho Gamma is your mentor throughout the recruitment process. She disafilliated from her chapter to serve as an objective liason during your recruitment process. She will be present in between rounds to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

You return home, frustrated, overwhelmed, and saddened. You had wanted to go greek for such a long time, but it didn't work out. Maybe you'll try again next year.

You have hard time getting that campus image of them being the "uncool" chapter out of your head. <del> $Privilege</del> (if: $Privilege is "an attractive black woman")[After being told black girls can't join sororites in high school, all you want is acceptance among your new college peers.] (if: $Privilege is "a feminine lesbian")[ After being unpopular in high school, all you want is acceptance among your new college peers.] (if: $Privilege is "white, plus-size woman")[After being unpopular in high school, all you want is acceptance among your new college peers.] (if: $Privilege is "the ideal sorority woman")[Seriously, you are unable to give these girls a chance.]

"This is it!" you think. "This is the house I want to be in. I love this house. The girls are awesome, I felt so comfortable here. I really feel like I belong." You leave the house feeling, [[elated.]]

You go to the rest of your houses during philanthropy round, and think everything is going fine. Each house seems interesting, the girls are genuine enough. You start to consider where you might be calling the rest of your college days, home. You rank your favorite houses, and go home, ready for what [[round three]] will bring.

Welcome to sisterhood round! How are you feeling today? [[Ready to go]] [[Hesitant to continue->advice from her.]]

You're halfway done! It's time for the conversations to get deeper, and for you to see the friendships that sororities can form. <del> $Privilege</del> (if: $Privilege is "an attractive black woman")[ You're going to three houses today. Again, that lower tier house invited you back, but your favorite house is still there, along with a random sorority you don't have an opinions about. Although three chapters dropped you, you're feeling confident today. You're pleasant at the houses, trying to play your cards right, but you get [[over enthusiastic]] at your favorite house. ] (if: $Privilege is "a feminine lesbian")[ You're going to three houses today.The lower tier house invited you back, another one you liked, along with a random sorority you don't have an opinions about. Although three chapters dropped you, you're feeling confident today. You're pleasant at the houses, and you get comfortable at your favorite house, even telling one of the sisters about your sexuality. She [[doesn't skip a beat when you tell her.]] ] (if: $Privilege is "white, plus-size woman")[ You're going to three houses today. Again, that lower tier house invited you back, but your favorite house is still there, along with a random sorority you don't have an opinions about. Although three chapters dropped you, you're feeling confident today. You're pleasant at the houses, trying to play your cards right, but you get [[over enthusiastic]] at your favorite house. ] (if: $Privilege is "the ideal sorority woman")[Yay! You're going back to 6 houses today! It's going to be a long day, but you're feeling confident about that top house and you've got your smile and Kate Spade dress on. You're pleasant at the houses, trying to play your cards right, but you get at your [[favorite house.]]]

At least that's why you they didn't invite you back for Preference round, or <del> $Privilege</del> (if: $Privilege is "an attractive black woman")[was it because your're not like the others, you wonder. ] (if: $Privilege is "white, plus-size woman")[was it because you weren't pretty enough, you wonder ] This loss hurts, so much that tears well into your eyes. You will not be in your favorite sorority. What do you do? [[Talk to your Rho Gamma about dropping]] [[Wipe away the tears, put on a smile, and continue on with pref]]

Your Rho Gamma tries to console you and talks about the merits of the other two houses. "They see something in you," she says. "They want you." You know the chance of your favorite house is gone, but you still really want to be affilliated with a Greek organization and prove that a woman from a diverse background can be a member of Greek life. [[You go to your two preference parties->Wipe away the tears, put on a smile, and continue on with pref]] Her words don't help. You decide to [[drop out]] of recruitment.

After pref, it's time to rank the two sororites you visited. Which one do you want a bid from? [[The low-tier one]] [[The random one that kept inviting you back where you didn't have any connections with the girls.]] You don't want either of them and decide to [[drop out]] after going through the whole intensive process.

You come to realize that the low tier sorority could be your home away from home. The girls are nice and you feel comfortable here. Even though it's not the most popular chapter on campus, it's part of a nationally recognized and strong network with endless opportunities. On bid day, you show up with an open mind, and meet the girls who will become your new best friends and accept you for you.

For sake of appearances, you go to the chapter where you had shallow conversations. You immediately realize on bid day that you don't fit in. You realize you're shallow yourself for joining this sorority over the other one where you knew the girls actually liked you, but was less popular on campus. They also haze you. You hate it, and you drop before initiation. You can try the process again next year, but you will be a year older.

(set: $Privilege to (either: "an attractive black woman","a white, plus-size woman","a feminine lesbian","the ideal sorority woman")) Your background: You are $Privilege who is interested in exploring Greek Life, so you have signed up for recruitment. Below is your confirmation email! ***** Welcome to University of Maryland Spring 2016 Sorority Recruitment! Thank you for registering for Spring 2016 Formal Sorority Recruitment! More information will be e-mailed to you in the upcoming weeks. We hope you excited for the process to begin! ***** What do you want to do to prepare? [[Nothing]] [[Research all the potential chapters you could join]] and their histories [[Start planning the perfect look to make a great first impression]]

You ask your high school friend Sara, who is in a sorority at another university, what it means to be Greek? She immediately mentions the philanthropic and social opportuniies, the sisterhood and friendships,the academic support and lifetime network of other sorority women who share similar experiences. She is very passionate about her chapter and wishes you luck during the recruitment process. Do you feel like you understand what it means to be a Greek woman after speaking with Sarah? [[Yes]] [[No]]

(Set: $Feeling to "excited") (Set: $Personality to "talkative") It's perfectly okay to be $Feeling! You will be $Personality throughout the day. Alright, it's the [[first day]] of recruitment! Here we go!!

(Set: $Feeling to "nervous") (Set: $Personality to "Quiet") It's perfectly okay to be $Feeling! You will be $Personality throughout the day. Alright, it's the [[first day]] of recruitment! You can do it!

This is the house for you!! You don't even care about the other houses that you get to go back for pref to, because your favorite house, the one that accepts you for you, will welcome you with open arms. You feel good about your chances of getting a[[bid]]. You rank it as your [[top choice]], you don't care what other peope have to say about it. They are accepting of you, and if because they encourage diversity is why they are lower tier, you don't want to a part of those other chapters anywat.

Happy Pref Day! You get invited to two top houses,and that lower tier one. After pref, it's time to rank the three sororites you visited. You actually had a really nice conversation with all the sisters in the low tier! Which one do you want a [[bid]] from? [[One of the top tier ones, duh! ]] It's what you wanted all along! OR In a shocking twist, you rank [[The low-tier one]] first.

Welcome to Sorority Recruitment! There are four characters you will be randomly selected to play. Keep in mind this information when you play. 1. Ideal Sorority Woman: everything stereoptypical you think about in pop culture-- thin, rich, and white 2. Thin, Black Woman: she's pretty, and perfectly normal from a respectable background, but there isn't much diversity in Greek Life, so she feels disadvantaged 3. Plus-Size Woman: where does a woman on the larger scale fit into Greek Life, and how will she find sisters who will judge her based on her personality and values over appearances. 4. Feminine Lesbian: she owns her sexuality, and is looking to be a part of something on campus. But, will sisters be accepting of her lifestyle or close-minded of her natural self? [[Let's Begin!->First Step]]

Recruitment was a breeze! The top-tier house is so much fun on [[bid day]]! It seems like you made the best choice for you!

But then you realize it's not perfect, and every chapter has its own internal problems and drama. And everybody kind of looks the same. You still love your chapter and meet some awesome people. You even consider taking a role with PHA, which is the governing body over all the chapters to meet the range of people in Greek Life.

the invitation sororites extend to those they want to offer membership to

Bid day comes! Congrats, you have gotten a bid to your dream house! That wasn't so bad, was it? Even though it's not the most popular chapter on campus, it's part of a nationally recognized and strong network with endless opportunities. On bid day you meet the girls of your pledge clas who will become your new best friends and accept you for you.

Your Rho Gamma tries to help you understand that its ok to not get invited back to every house. She encourages you to have an open mind. Let's try this [[again->You continue on.]] you think. Her words don't help. You decide to [[drop out]] of recruitment because you start to view Greek Life as superficial and closed minded if they won't accept you for you..