10 Things You Will See/Hear At Every Sorority Bid Day

Said goodbye to the rest and pledged the best! #GoGreek

1. Flower Headbands

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No this isn't Woodstock. Actually most of these women's parents were barely even alive during Woodstock. But what's a better way to show that your sorority is cute and fun than cute and fun flower headbands?

2. Giant Painted Letters

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What's a better way to tell people which house you pledged than a cute photo shoot by the letters you will be wearing for the rest of your life!

3. Chanting

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When you heard those door chants for the first time you had no idea what they were screaming at you and a part of you wanted it to end. Now it's music to your ears. Don't worry you'll learn the words later.

4. Tackling

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WATCH OUT! Nothing will get in the way of this sorority girls and their new sister! NOTHING!

5. Name Signs

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Whether it's on a beach ball or a foam finger, one of the most exciting things about bid day is seeing a new sister holding up a sign with your name on it! And just to show you how much they love you there may be some hearts or stars by your name!

6. Tshirts

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It's the first of many and some are witty! (*wink wink*) The best thing is on the first day of classes it's really easy to spot your new sisters!

7. Temp Big/Temp Family

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You don't even know their names but they know yours and they are so excited to have you! Get ready to join one crazy family ittybitty!

8. Hand Signs

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Everyone is taking pictures with their hands making these weird symbols and shapes. Don't worry these aren't gang signs! Well...they kinda are but in a good way! It's just another way of telling everyone around you that you are part of something great and that you pledged the best sorority on campus. So hurry up and learn those signs to you can throw what you know!

9. Themes

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It may look like you're about to party with Ke$ha or going to the Circus....either way bid day with your new sisters should be a fun one!

10. New Sisters

Finally everyone has gathered for the annual bid day group photo. As you look around at all the beautiful beaming faces, you realize that these women will be your best friends for life! The hard part is over! Welcome home!

........Four Years Later

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When it's all over, the stage crossed, the diploma gained and the cap tossed, you will always remember the first day you said goodbye to the rest and pledged the best!