University of Texas Bid Day

[LadyLonghorn]

Some mothers come but they're in the minority and many are legacy moms. It definitely isn't like the places in the south where there's a big party with moms and other family members welcome and encouraged to come. The time spent at the house on bid day is minimal, with the chapters taking their new members elsewhere for fun. Moms are definitely not invited to those activities so if you're from far away it's a long trip for a short period of time. It can get a little awkward if your mom doesn't get it.

[SWTXBelle]

This is what my friend wrote:

"When we were at Orientation the other week a friend of mine was told that all the moms go to bid day to take pictures. And if you weren’t there your daughter would be the only one without her mom. I find this hard to believe but wanted to check with the pro’s to see if you knew anyone at UT and if this was true. I would not want (daughter) to be the ONLY one/"






Does it vary widely? I'm thinking the person saying this may have a daughter in one of the houses that is big on it - or maybe it's just a "take a picture" thing, and then they go?

[shirley1929]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

This is what my friend wrote:

"When we were at Orientation the other week a friend of mine was told that all the moms go to bid day to take pictures. And if you weren’t there your daughter would be the only one without her mom. I find this hard to believe but wanted to check with the pro’s to see if you knew anyone at UT and if this was true. I would not want (daughter) to be the ONLY one/"


Does it vary widely? I'm thinking the person saying this may have a daughter in one of the houses that is big on it - or maybe it's just a "take a picture" thing, and then they go?

Will she be the only one? Absolutely not.

Do lots of Moms from Dallas, Houston, SA, etc... come to some of the houses? Definitely yes. There were dads, aunts, sisters there too.

Do they have a big family-style dinner like some of the Alabama (or other big school) houses? Definitely No. (unless that's changed, but based on what LL said...no)

Does it vary widely by chapter? Probably. My personal experience is coming off of a few chapters, but it was definitely a majority in terms of parents vs. non. However, there is SO much going on that day, that it's not like the NM will be sitting in a corner pouting to herself! She'll be in the photos that the moms and actives (and photographer) are taking!

ETA: I can ask my friends who were there last year (for nieces and daughters of theirs) and find out for sure on the meal/party thing, but I'm going with what LL said on a big no for that one!

[33girl]

Originally Posted by LadyLonghorn

Some mothers come but they're in the minority and many are legacy moms. It definitely isn't like the places in the south where there's a big party with moms and other family members welcome and encouraged to come. The time spent at the house on bid day is minimal, with the chapters taking their new members elsewhere for fun. Moms are definitely not invited to those activities so if you're from far away it's a long trip for a short period of time. It can get a little awkward if your mom doesn't get it.

This sounds like maybe moms come "for their daughter" but when all the chapters leave the houses, the moms repair to the nearest alcoholic establishment together to say "thank God this is over" with a tequila shot or two.

[shirley1929]

Originally Posted by 33girl

This sounds like maybe moms come "for their daughter" but when all the chapters leave the houses, the moms repair to the nearest alcoholic establishment together to say "thank God this is over" with a tequila shot or two.

Hahaha! This is totally the case!

[Ladybugmom]

Originally Posted by 33girl

This sounds like maybe moms come "for their daughter" but when all the chapters leave the houses, the moms repair to the nearest alcoholic establishment together to say "thank God this is over" with a tequila shot or two.

Hilarious! This is very, very true!!
My daughter went through recruitment 2 years ago and I went..mostly to be supportive to her if she needed me. Once bids are given out, the new members go to their respective houses and the moms or whomever go there too. We were given a house tour and refreshments and then left. I know that most of the chapters have bid day activites planned for the girls....this would be the time mom needs to head over to Ables and start drinking..lol