Originally Posted by PhotoBug (Post 2074819)

I've seen how you deal with people who go wrong, and I don't want that to be me. :eek:

Originally Posted by PhotoBug (Post 2074819)

Hi, I'm PhotoBug! I'm a 40-year-old female military veteran who got a late start in college (years ago) and had to take some time off along the way due to health issues. I persevered and eventually earned my Bachelor of Science degree in 2000. However, by the time I became a college sophomore and was eligible to pursue membership in an NPHC organization, I was already 27 years old and married. My priorities at the time were on my new marriage and future family, and it didn't help that the school I attended was literally in the middle of nowhere and didn't have any NPHC organizations.

I joined GreekChat to learn about greek life as part of my investigation into whether or not joining a sorority is something that I should pursue at my age. I've pretty much accomplished everything I ever set out to do - except sorority membership. Life happens, and you do what you need to do at the time, and I did. However, now I'm at a point in my life where I think it's the right time for me to revisit sorority membership and investigate my options.

NPHC sororities are really all I have any idea about, but I'm not opposed to joining a non-NPHC sorority or a community sorority. I've even thought about starting one for "late comers" like myself, but I'd much rather join an existing organization.

Besides my interest in greek life, I am a photography buff. You smart people have no doubt figured that out by now being that my username is a dead giveaway. :) I'm looking forward to having a positive experience on GreekChat, and I hope to never cut any of you (especially the longtime members) the wrong way. I've seen how you deal with people who go wrong, and I don't want that to be me. :eek:

My best to all.

PhotoBug

Originally Posted by PhotoBug (Post 2074819)

Hi, I'm PhotoBug! I'm a 40-year-old female military veteran who got a late start in college (years ago) and had to take some time off along the way due to health issues. I persevered and eventually earned my Bachelor of Science degree in 2000. However, by the time I became a college sophomore and was eligible to pursue membership in an NPHC organization, I was already 27 years old and married. My priorities at the time were on my new marriage and future family, and it didn't help that the school I attended was literally in the middle of nowhere and didn't have any NPHC organizations.

I joined GreekChat to learn about greek life as part of my investigation into whether or not joining a sorority is something that I should pursue at my age. I've pretty much accomplished everything I ever set out to do - except sorority membership. Life happens, and you do what you need to do at the time, and I did. However, now I'm at a point in my life where I think it's the right time for me to revisit sorority membership and investigate my options.

NPHC sororities are really all I have any idea about, but I'm not opposed to joining a non-NPHC sorority or a community sorority. I've even thought about starting one for "late comers" like myself, but I'd much rather join an existing organization.

Besides my interest in greek life, I am a photography buff. You smart people have no doubt figured that out by now being that my username is a dead giveaway. :) I'm looking forward to having a positive experience on GreekChat, and I hope to never cut any of you (especially the longtime members) the wrong way. I've seen how you deal with people who go wrong, and I don't want that to be me. :eek:

My best to all.

PhotoBug

Originally Posted by PhotoBug (Post 2074819)

I've even thought about starting one for "late comers" like myself, but I'd much rather join an existing organization.

Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 2074821)

I like you. Stay a while.

Originally Posted by preciousjeni (Post 2075099)

Believe it or not, there are sororities out there that specifically cater to women in their 30s, 40s and up. A breath of fresh air indeed!

Oh and welcome, PhotoBug.

Originally Posted by IrishLake (Post 2075104)

Welcome photobug, thank you for your service, and I hope you find a home in greek life. :) You'll find a few awesome active and veteran military service men and women here, too.

Originally Posted by DrPhil (Post 2075560)

Yay for the military. :)

Now onto the basic info:

If you are currently researching sororities you need to do so on your own time using the resources that you are equipped to find without Greekchatters' assistance. Each national website (and alumnae chapter websites) has information that you can use in addition to contact information. I urge you not to come here asking very basic questions like that which you asked in your other thread. Generally, that type of basic information is only directly given to NPHC aspirants via Greekchat PMs or thread posts if we are feeling generous and polite enough to repeat such basic info. Research, establish networks, and use your current networks. :) Good luck.