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AFROfemme 05-25-2010 06:11 PM
Advice is needed
 
Hello to all,

My senior yr of hs was filled with [slack]ism lol. I applied to HU and got in but did not have the resume to get a scholarship. Hence, I ended up going to VSU, a schl in my state [GA]. [It was heart wrenching b/c I did not want to stay in state for schl but such is life...] Nevertheless, I learned my lesson and will be transferring to Vandy this fall=]] At my current schl, I didn't get involved as much because I knew in my heart that I was going to transfer.. somewhere.. one way or another. My ultimate goal is to be a Top Senior in 3 yrs or so and that means I need to get tip top grades && be involved tremendously. I already have a list of activities I want to do BUT I need advisers for the organizations i want to start. So finally, my question is: should I start looking for and emailing teachers now [at my new schl] even though I don't know them && seeing that it is summer time or should I wait til schl starts??? I want to be on top of things.

Thank you mucho=]]]

DrPhil 05-25-2010 06:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AFROfemme (Post 1934656)
Hello to all,

My senior yr of hs was filled with [slack]ism lol. I applied to HU and got in but did not have the resume to get a scholarship. Hence, I ended up going to VSU, a schl in my state [GA]. [It was heart wrenching b/c I did not want to stay in state for schl but such is life...] Nevertheless, I learned my lesson and will be transferring to Vandy this fall=]] At my current schl, I didn't get involved as much because I knew in my heart that I was going to transfer.. somewhere.. one way or another. My ultimate goal is to be a Top Senior in 3 yrs or so and that means I need to get tip top grades && be involved tremendously. I already have a list of activities I want to do BUT I need advisers for the organizations i want to start. So finally, my question is: should I start looking for and emailing teachers now [at my new schl] even though I don't know them && seeing that it is summer time or should I wait til schl starts??? I want to be on top of things.

Thank you mucho=]]]
That's better.

I don't think this has anything to do with Greekdom, correct? :) Just making sure before I swerve onto AKA Avenue.

ETA: I have some buddies who attended both Valdosta State University and Vanderbilt. You are trying to start your OWN organizations? In that case, I would contact the student organizations office and see what their protocol and procedures are and what the norm is in contacting professors. Emailing the professors before the first day of class may or may not be frowned upon unless the professors are known supporters of a particular cause or group. Other than that, keep in mind that one of the most annoying things can be students emailing you before the semester has begun, and before you have met the student, about something that is not directly related to the course (and technically not related to academics at all).

knight_shadow 05-25-2010 06:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AFROfemme (Post 1934656)
Hello to all,

My senior yr of hs was filled with [slack]ism lol. I applied to HU and got in but did not have the resume to get a scholarship. Hence, I ended up going to VSU, a schl in my state [GA]. [It was heart wrenching b/c I did not want to stay in state for schl but such is life...] Nevertheless, I learned my lesson and will be transferring to Vandy this fall=]] At my current schl, I didn't get involved as much because I knew in my heart that I was going to transfer.. somewhere.. one way or another. My ultimate goal is to be a Top Senior in 3 yrs or so and that means I need to get tip top grades && be involved tremendously. I already have a list of activities I want to do BUT I need advisers for the organizations i want to start. So finally, my question is: should I start looking for and emailing teachers now [at my new schl] even though I don't know them && seeing that it is summer time or should I wait til schl starts??? I want to be on top of things.

Thank you mucho=]]]
swerving, since this isn't AKA-specific/

You're trying to start some organizations before you've started at Vanderbilt? The organizations you're try to create aren't already in existence?

/swerve

AFROfemme 05-25-2010 06:15 PM
No, it does not=]]

AFROfemme 05-25-2010 06:18 PM
Well, Im trying to start a chapter. BUT they are not Greek. The first is the Black Dolls Affair, the second is S.T.R.A.N.D.S which has to do with natural hair and transitioners. And the second is an honor society.... I guess I'm asking on here because.. well Greekdom is partly about leadership...

DaemonSeid 05-25-2010 06:19 PM
I'm confused.

huh?

Did you want to be an AKA or are you trying to start an org. or are you trying to start something and get AKA sponsorship?

DaemonSeid 05-25-2010 06:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AFROfemme (Post 1934667)
Well, Im trying to start a chapter. BUT they are not Greek. The first is the Black Dolls Affair, the second is S.T.R.A.N.D.S which has to do with natural hair and transitioners. And the second is an honor society.... I guess I'm asking on here because.. well Greekdom is partly about leadership...
Oh...ok...

done here....

Have at it GC'ers

AFROfemme 05-25-2010 06:19 PM
sorry third*

Drolefille 05-25-2010 06:22 PM
I don't know anything about those organizations but I recommend contacting the orgs themselves to ask about these things.

Also, are those double chinned smileys?

knight_shadow 05-25-2010 06:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AFROfemme (Post 1934667)
Well, Im trying to start a chapter. BUT they are not Greek. The first is the Black Dolls Affair, the second is S.T.R.A.N.D.S which has to do with natural hair and transitioners. And the second is an honor society.... I guess I'm asking on here because.. well Greekdom is partly about leadership...
You should be contacting the student organizations/affairs office to see what is required to form a new organization.

Honestly, though, I'd focus on school before trying to start an organization (or 3). That's just me.

dreamseeker 05-25-2010 06:24 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Drolefille (Post 1934674)
I don't know anything about those organizations but I recommend contacting the orgs themselves to ask about these things.

Also, are those double chinned smileys?
yeah, and?? you got something against chubby smileys??


:p

Drolefille 05-25-2010 06:25 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dreamseeker (Post 1934679)
yeah, and?? you got something against chubby smileys??


:p
Yes. Start a student org about it.

AFROfemme 05-25-2010 06:25 PM
No, they're not double chinned smileys lol... I just tend to smile a lot so I overload on smiley faces via internet but thanks..

AFROfemme 05-25-2010 06:32 PM
Oh && thanks Dr. Phil=]]]

ree-Xi 05-25-2010 06:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AFROfemme (Post 1934667)
Well, Im trying to start a chapter. BUT they are not Greek. The first is the Black Dolls Affair, the second is S.T.R.A.N.D.S which has to do with natural hair and transitioners. And the second is an honor society.... I guess I'm asking on here because.. well Greekdom is partly about leadership...
Oh, ok. Wait, what???

dreamseeker 05-25-2010 06:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Drolefille (Post 1934684)
Yes. Start a student org about it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by AFROfemme (Post 1934694)
l=]]]
based on that last quote, there clearly is a need to do so.
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__.../01/Anthem.jpg

Drolefille 05-25-2010 06:39 PM
BLack Doll Affair

The only thing I could find about S.T.R.A.N.D.S.

Drolefille 05-25-2010 06:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dreamseeker (Post 1934698)
based on that last quote, there clearly is a need to do so.
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__.../01/Anthem.jpg
Peter Griffin smiley would be :)3

AFROfemme 05-25-2010 06:42 PM
I'm trying to word this right... so please bear with me.... when schl was in session&& Greek life was prevalent one [me] could assume that Greek life is/was partly about leadership so I figured that I would come on a Greek website&& ask for advice on leadership... that was all...

Drolefille 05-25-2010 06:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AFROfemme (Post 1934685)
No, they're not double chinned smileys lol... I just tend to smile a lot so I overload on smiley faces via internet but thanks..
I am so confused.

dreamseeker 05-25-2010 06:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Drolefille (Post 1934700)
Peter Griffin smiley would be : )3
you are very observant. would you like the be the vice president of my chubby smileys group?

knight_shadow 05-25-2010 06:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AFROfemme (Post 1934702)
I'm trying to word this right... so please bear with me.... when schl was in session&& Greek life was prevalent one [me] could assume that Greek life is/was partly about leadership so I figured that I would come on a Greek website&& ask for advice on leadership... that was all...
You've been given advice:

Contact the university.

Don't contact the professors this early.

Get used to campus before trying to start 234,012 organizations.

ree-Xi 05-25-2010 06:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AFROfemme (Post 1934702)
I'm trying to word this right... so please bear with me.... when schl was in session&& Greek life was prevalent one [me] could assume that Greek life is/was partly about leadership so I figured that I would come on a Greek website&& ask for advice on leadership... that was all...

The word is SCHOOL! Is it too long to write out???

As for asking for "advice on leadership," what leadership questions did you actually ask? What is wrong with people?

knight_shadow 05-25-2010 06:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Drolefille (Post 1934704)
I am so confused.
II aamm ttoooo && sshhee''ss ttrriieedd ttoo eexxppllaaiinn,, ttoooo =]]]]]]]]]

dreamseeker 05-25-2010 06:51 PM
^^ LOL ure an a-hole :D

Little32 05-25-2010 08:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DrPhil (Post 1934659)
That's better.
Ha. So I am not the only one who though that. But, it is better.... :)

Quote:
Originally Posted by knight_shadow (Post 1934707)
You've been given advice:

Contact the university.

Don't contact the professors this early.

Get used to campus before trying to start 234,012 organizations.
Good advice. Go there and get to know the campus culture and your peers before you try to start organizations. You may, after all, be the only one interested in having these organizations and that does not a club make. Once you have been there for some time, have participated in established organizations, and have come to know the school, you will have a greater sense of the needs of the campus community, and then you can proceed from there.

libramunoz 05-25-2010 08:32 PM
Pardon me for my swerving into this lane Ladies:

O.k., maybe I didn't see the answer or maybe you've just avoided it, but here it goes:

1) Why did you come onto GC and AKA Ave to ask these questions?
2) What does AKA have to do with EITHER of these organizations?
3) What do these organizations (Black Doll Society and STRANDS) have to do with leadership?

Like I said, maybe I just missed it, but why are you here?

Swerve out.

AKA_Monet 05-25-2010 09:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AFROfemme (Post 1934656)
Hello to all,

My senior yr of hs was filled with [slack]ism lol. I applied to HU and got in but did not have the resume to get a scholarship. Hence, I ended up going to VSU, a schl in my state [GA]. [It was heart wrenching b/c I did not want to stay in state for schl but such is life...] Nevertheless, I learned my lesson and will be transferring to Vandy this fall=]] At my current schl, I didn't get involved as much because I knew in my heart that I was going to transfer.. somewhere.. one way or another. My ultimate goal is to be a Top Senior in 3 yrs or so and that means I need to get tip top grades && be involved tremendously. I already have a list of activities I want to do BUT I need advisers for the organizations i want to start. So finally, my question is: should I start looking for and emailing teachers now [at my new schl] even though I don't know them && seeing that it is summer time or should I wait til schl starts??? I want to be on top of things.

Thank you mucho=]]]
So...This has ZERO to do with us...and I'm going to lock it.

In college, most writings do not have misspellings. So you would want to work on that. And you normally have professors, instructors or lecturers, not teachers...

I think you need to think about "HOW TO GO TO COLLEGE" before you actually consider joining anything...That aligns with "HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE"...

And I'm locking this thread as I have better things to do than to deal with an inappropriate thread...


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