Happy to say that Alpha Chi Omega is completely non denominational! In fact my chapter's current president is jewish as are both of my little sis' though I myself am not!

Thanks girls!!! I feel so much better about the whole issue!!! :)

:)
 

Thanks guys! Sorry I didn't respond earlier, I went camping and white water rafting this weekend and I just got back! It was awesome, really a lot of fun (despite getting eaten alive by bugs!! lol but I think thats just because I'm so sweet ;)) Hope everyone had a great weekend too! :D

A question for actives and alumni: How has being in a sorority been beneficial to you personally? I was thinking about that this weekend and I would love to know :) Share your answers if you'd like :D

Good lord, I am the poster child for how a sorority can benefit a person! :)

I can honestly say I have made my best and closest friends through my sorority. While many are my sisters, still many are not, but I would never have met those friends had it not been for our connection to ADPi. In college, enjoyed the experience of living in the sorority house, having the experience of going to school events like football games, etc., with HUGE groups (which makes it ever the more interesting and fun!), and just such unique little fun things.... it just made college even more amazing.

The working world: Every internship in college, every professional opportunity I have had-- again, the sorority networking! Whether it was a sister who recommended me, a sister who was my boss, a fellow Recruitment Counselor passing my name onto her intern employer, or my sorority house roommate's oldest sister taking me under her wing when I moved 3,000 miles away--- the friendships you make not only enrich your life personally, but 1000x professionally.

As an alumna, I moved away from my state not long after graduation. I knew about two people, and then I joined the Alumnae Assoc in Los Angeles. Now my closest and dearest friends are the sisters I have met through the association. It's funny, too, b/c even though we are all from different colleges and universities, I have yet to meet an ADPi that I couldn't see fitting into my own chapter. I think most sorority women feel that way, too. It's a great comfort to know you can pick up, move and start all over in a new place... but your sorority will always be home, no matter what phase of life you are in. I can't emphasize enough that sorority life is not just a college thing, just an eosteric ritual, just a status symbol-- it really is a way of life. A lifetime experience.

As you can see, the benefts are many. But they don't come overnight. Friendship is something you have to work out, so come around, show your face, call people--- you'll be richly rewarded for making the effort :)

I envy you adpiucf. I hope if all of us PMN's find a home this fall that we end up as happy as you are! :)

A question
 

I was just curious as to what the quota information is...I know it varies from school to school, but does anyone know what the deal is at Tennessee? Regarding freebies or juiniors, etc? Any info would be great :)

Pam, I joined my sorority as a junior, too. Some would ask why bother, but it was the best choice I ever made! I had lots of personal benefits, but I'll just give you a little synopsis :)
Of course, I have met some of the most amazing women that I know I would have never known. That's not limited to my chapter, either. I've met women all over the country and have very close friendships with many. I also gained quite a bit of leadership experience. I held several offices both in my collegiate chapter and as an alumna that provided me with many skills that are beneficial in the professional world. I also have a fabulous support system through my most difficult times. There are other ways I've benefitted, but those come to mind first!!

FWIW, my big sister joined as a junior. She was more active than a lot of sisters who pledged as freshmen & were burned out! I wish more chapters realized this phenonenom!

Best of luck, RedFox!!

I joined as a junior!

I agree with everyone who said it was the best decision they ever made!!! :) It's not just a college thing, it's a lifetime committment, and even though I will only have a year and half as a collegiate, I definately plan on being an active alumnae!!!

adpiucf, thank you for sharing your experiences as to how much ADPi has helped you in so many ways! That's awesome!

Best of luck to you! When does everything start, and which groups are at your school? (Too lazy to do a search here!)

good luck!
 

Good luck sweetie and wish me luck too!;)

AHhhh
 

17 Days left!!!!!! :-D Yay....who's getting excited!:D

Yay!!! I know everything will go swimmingly for you.

You have 2,000 views for this thread!!! If that's not a sign of well-wishes from all the GC'ers, I don't know what is!

Texas*Princess and Pam,
Thanks for letting me share :) I think one of the greatest things about sorority life is that it really is what you make of it, and that the effort you give and the kindnesses you show come back to you many times over. I also think that the greatest thing about about being a sorority member is not just that I can claim my own sorority affiliation, it is that I (and we all!) have that added connection and value of being Greek and having shared something so wonderful that we look out for one another. I don't know who coined the phrase, "No matter the letter, we're all Greek together," but it is perfect!

I can't wait for recruitment to begin for all of you collegians, both sisters and PNMs! :)

I am cheering for ya! :)

My sisters sent me a thank you note for your rec!
 

Just so you know! :)

GOOD LUCK from a fellow SEC-er!

Wahoo
 

Yay an SEC'er!! Man I have like 2 weeks to go and once I go home I have some MAD shopping to do! I'm so excited, I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!

just to say again....all the best....all my support...and go for it.

My sisters sent me a thank you for the rec, too! I thought that was really great. Don't you love sisterhood, adpiucf?? :)

It is great--- I feel wonderful when a chapter sends me a personal note to thank me. There's a lot to be said for a personal, handwritten letter!!! It shows people care :)

Good luck RedFox, you'll have a great time!!!!

I've sent a rec for Pam to my chapter, and am waiting for acknowledgement of its receipt. Since Pam is rushing my very own beloved chapter, I'm not going to post on this thread after rush starts or send any PMs to Pam. In the interest of fairness, I'll just have to "disaffiliate" from this thread during UT's recruitment. But I'll be lurking here!

Just wanted to say good luck to my girl Pam! I wont be online when u go through rush but I'll be there in spirit. Good luck again!

Kendra :)

about time to do your thing...
have a wonderful time and know we are with you.
also keep us posted.
cheers and lol

I cannot wait to hear all the rush threads :) especially yours :) hehe anyways Good luck *again hehe*


Nichole

Ahhh
 

One week in counting from today!!!! Ahhhhhhhh....anyone else getting butterflies?!

I've got butterflies, dragonflies, a few grasshoppers, and I think I felt a bumble bee! LOL Yeah, you could say I'm nervous, but excited nervous. I guess that's a good thing, right? 4 more days here! Eeeeeeeek!

Oh, my gosh, you guys make me so excited for you!!!! I can't wait to read all about your fabulous adventures during recruitment! Try and relax a little...if you've ever thought about trying yoga or pilates, maybe give it a go now. A nice, relaxing yoga tape or just meditation might help nix the bumble bees in your stomach!

I'm definitly starting to get a bit nervous! Since I dont even know who my Rho Sigma is yet and I havent talked to her I dont think that it has hit me as hard as most lol :) but Im sure starting next week Im going to be getting all sorts of nervous :)


Nichole

Nichole -
I bet your Rho Sigma will call or something really soon. My rush is just 4 days away, and my PX just called today. When I was talking to her, I went all blank for questions to ask her. I felt like saying, "I don't really have many questions, everyone on GC has me so prepared, I feel like an old pro at this" LOL I really hope she doesn't sugar coat everything just to reassure us. I'd rather her be straightforward then to let us get false hopes. Though I doubt that would happen. I'm really hoping she'll be a great PX, she'll have to be to put up with my unfounded nervous energy!

Pam, I'm dying!!!!!!!! I can't wait to hear about your rush, but I'm starting to think I'll be a little consumed with mine to really read anyone elses. So I'll have to catch up on everyone elses after mines over. I'm so excited for you sweety!!!! only 5 days left right??

3 days to go!!!!!:eek:

Good luck RedFox!! Our rushes are on the same days, so I'll be reading through yours while rushing and posting on mine. I have my fingers crossed for both of us!

yes definitly :) I cannot wait till Friday or actually Saturday when the real parties start and so many other GCers also begin to start their rushing also :) These boards are going to be buzzin for the next like 2 weeks straight hehe:) Good luck again to you girl :D



Nichole

Thanx girl...It is getting down to the wire and I'm gettin excited!! woo hoo

I am so totally pulling for you Pam! Goooooooooooooooo Pam!

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Rah Rah!!

I'm just posting to wish you good luck and subscribe!:cool:

Good luck to you! I am so excited about your recruitment thread! What sororities are at UTK?