A pledge from Bama Rush has become a viral sensation for revealing the harsh realities of trying to get into the sororities – admitting the experience left her “miserable” and “exhausted” and caused her to was rejected from all Greek homes in the region.
Almost every Bama Rush video that hits the internet features gorgeous women in designer clothes and accessories that cost tens of thousands of dollars, but Morgan Cadenhead, originally from Crestview, Fla., took a different approach.
Rather than just showcasing the glitz and glamor of sorority week, Morgan has used her TikTok to give people a very intimate look at what really happens when you rush at the University of Alabama — including the negatives — and it’s not always that Fall as lush as it seems.
From staying in the heat for hours to struggling to find something to wear, Morgan has been extremely honest about how difficult the process has been for her, racking up millions of views in the process.
A promise from Bama Rush has become a viral sensation because it exposes the harsh realities of trying to get into the sororities – and admits the experience has left her “miserable” and “exhausted”.
Many Bama Rush videos feature beautiful women in designer clothes that cost tens of thousands of dollars. One of them is called Bri McCurdy and can be seen in her $22,000 outfit
To keep it real, rather than just showcasing the glitz and glamor of sorority week, Florida resident Morgan Cadenhead spoke at length about some of the negative aspects of rushing
From staying in the heat for hours to struggling to find something to wear, Morgan has been extremely honest about how difficult the process has been for her
“This is my petition to start a new trend on social media called Relatable Rush. “I feel like they lied to me and sold me a pipe dream,” she said in one of her videos.
In 2021, a number of women trying to join the University of Alabama’s panhellenic community documented their path to acceptance into one of the school’s 18 different sororities and uploaded it all to TikTok.
Their videos quickly exploded, and many people on the internet were fascinated by watching the lengthy process, which includes four rounds of events spread over two weeks.
Since then, #BamaRush has gone viral again every time August rolls around as a whole new batch of freshmen try to break into the school’s coveted Greek houses.
This year’s Bama Rush began on August 12 and Morgan quickly realized she was unprepared for the grueling surgery.
In a video captured on the morning of Day One, she said she felt her hair was “ugly” and admitted she had no idea what to bring.
She also explained that she doesn’t own any cute handbags and the only handbag she has is a giant Crocs brand rubber handbag.
“I’m not going to spend $100 on a bag that I won’t be using after this week.” Absolutely not,” she said.
In 2021, a number of women attempting to join the University of Alabama’s panhellenic community started this trend. The pledges for the Bama Rush 2023 will be published on the last day
Since then, #BamaRush has gone viral again every time August rolls around as a whole new batch of freshmen attempt to invade the school’s Greek homes. See some of this year’s commitments
In a video captured on the morning of Day One, Morgan said she felt her hair was “ugly” and admitted she had no idea what to bring
She also explained that she doesn’t own any cute handbags and the only handbag she has is a giant Crocs brand rubber handbag
In a second TikTok, Morgan opened up about her struggles finding a pair of shoes to wear – as she said everyone has been encouraged to wear heels but she doesn’t own any
“Send help,” she captioned the clip, which has been viewed more than 990,000 times.
In a second TikTok, Morgan opened up about her struggles finding a pair of shoes to wear – as she said everyone has been encouraged to wear heels but she doesn’t own any.
“I’m not Barbie, I look more like Lizzo,” she joked. “I can’t tiptoe like Barbie, so I didn’t bring heels, which is a big problem.” I don’t even have heels.
“I’m not Barbie, I look more like Lizzo,” she joked. “I can’t tiptoe like Barbie, so I didn’t bring heels, which is a big problem.” I don’t even have heels.’
The University of Alabama student, who described herself as extremely “clumsy,” encouraged her followers to wear “sandals” instead.
“There’s no way people want to walk around in heels in this heat,” she continued. “I don’t understand why we decided to take it heavier and wear heels.” “Sandals look great, they look amazing.”
In a third TikTok, Morgan also addressed the rumors that everyone attending Bama Rush is “rich.”
Earlier this month, a series of Bama Rush pledges went viral for showcasing the expensive outfits they’d been wearing throughout the process — and some of their looks cost more than $10,000.
Morgan has posted videos on the video-streaming platform detailing her own outfits, and instead of donning a $7,950 Louis Vuitton bracelet or $1,700 Prada sneakers like some of the other girls, she did she’s wearing things like $68 Lululemon shorts and Birkenstock sandals.
In a third TikTok, Morgan also addressed the rumors that everyone attending Bama Rush is “rich,” declaring, “I don’t have a lot of money.” We should normalize being broke.
Earlier this month, a series of Bama Rush pledges went viral for showcasing the expensive outfits they’d been wearing throughout the process — and some of their looks cost more than $10,000
Morgan has posted videos detailing her own outfits on the video-streaming platform, and she wore things like $68 Lululemon shorts and Birkenstock sandals
“I don’t have a lot of money, I’m broke,” Morgan said. “That’s another thing people don’t talk about.” We should normalize being broke, okay?
“You’re in college, that’s what’s expected of you.” Not all rush girls have to be rich. I am not rich.
“I have a job — we should normalize having a job, too.” I’ve never seen a Rush-Tok girl say, “Oh, I have to work.”
While Morgan was very explicit about some of the downsides to Bama Rush, she promised her followers that she would remain “positive.”
“After my video yesterday, I looked in the mirror and said, ‘Morgan, you can do this. You’re going to be so strong that you’re going to overtake the other girls. You’re going to be great at it.’ she said in another TikTok.
“I’m just going to keep being positive and maybe it’ll carry me. ‘I’m just going to show up and hope I know what I’m doing.’
However, in a video shared after the third day, Morgan revealed she had been outside for hours in scorching temperatures.
“It was so hot, so sweaty, it was awful,” she said. “Anyone who smiles in their videos after a hectic day is crazy, get help because they need it.”
“I’m tired, thirsty. It was so bad it was really crazy. It’s just so hot, I feel gross. It’s just that bad.
Sadly, Morgan revealed in a TikTok shared on Sunday that she “didn’t receive an invitation” to any of the sororities as she broke down in tears
She ended by thanking her online supporters for taking the journey with her, adding, ‘I’ll be fine.’ I’ll be fine’
“I used to make fun of girls who dropped out on day one, but now I understand why.” You’re all right.
“Justice for those girls because they knew what was going on, they knew what they were doing when they stopped.”
‘I’m amazed I’m still alive, I melted away.’ It’s so hot it’s hard to imagine.’
Despite this, Morgan did not give up and continued her quest to join the Panhellenic community at the University of Alabama.
But sadly, Morgan revealed in a TikTok shared on Sunday that she “didn’t receive an invitation” to one of the sororities as she broke down in tears.
She ended by thanking her online supporters for taking the journey with her, adding, ‘I’ll be fine.’ I’ll be fine.’
“I am so incredibly thankful and grateful for all of your messages and kind words you have sent to me over the past few days, they truly mean more than you will ever know,” she gushed.
“I’m just incredibly grateful, they’ve been such a great help to me and they mean so much to me and I just wanted to let you guys know.”