For students attending the University of Alabama, there's a strict schedule to follow. In 2022, Work Week kicked off between Aug. 3 and Aug. 5 when many college kids utilized the early move-in option to their campus dorms. Alabama rush includes several high-energy events including Philanthropy Days, Sisterhood Days, Preference Day, and, of course, Bid Day.

On Bid Day, young women find out if they’ve been chosen to join the sorority of their desire.

At the University of Alabama, there are 19 active sororities that participate in formal recruitment each year. Interestingly enough, over 2,500 young women signed up to participate in Work Week in 2021. Out of those 2,500 women, a little more than 2,300 women were selected.

According to Alabama Panhellenic Association, between 4% and 8% of young women who participate in Work Week choose to voluntarily withdraw from the process before it even comes to an end. There is a lot of pressure on the backs of individuals who choose to participate in the sorority recruitment process.

Instead of participating in the stress of recruitment, Rush, and sororities in general, many social media users prefer to enjoy the drama from the comfort of their own phones — on TikTok.