One of my sister-daughters transferred schools two semesters after she was initiated.

Our chapter is small in comparison to our mainland chapters, but that's typical for us since Greek Life in Hawai`i is next to non-existant. Her father (who was stationed in the Army here) retired and decided to move the entire family to Myrtle Beach. Kristen wanted to stay in Hawaii, but knew that it would be difficult traveling to and from Myrtle Beach, so she did her research, and decided that Florida State was where she wanted to go, not because we have an AGD chapter there, but because the tuition was reasonable, she really liked the program for her major there, and it was really close to her family.

At first she was nervous because she wasn't sure if a) she'd get in because at that point we didn't know if the chapter was full and b) she'd get along with any of the sisters of AGD-Gamma Beta. Luckily, a few of us (myself included) met a bunch of Gamma Beta sisters at Convention in Atlanta in 2001 and put in a good word for her.

The paperwork was done, and in the Fall of 2001 she affiliated with Gamma Beta. Sure, the paperwork was processed, the fees were paid, etc. etc., but it was Kristen's personality and good character that helped her become an active contributing and well-liked member at FSU. She even became VP-Recruitment a few semesters after affiliating.