[mkgirl]

Hi...I found this board trying to do some searching on LSU recruitment for a younger relative. And then I was thrilled to find a forum dedicated to alum initiates.

Long story short...I received a bid from Phi Mu as a freshman....ended up having to turn it down because I hadn't had a heart to heart talk with my parents about it, and my dad wanted me to wait. (money was tight). Later he gave me permission to go ahead, but I had met my future husband at that point and the timing wasn't right.

My younger sister went to the same college and became a Phi Mu and served as chapter president.

Speed ahead 25 years from my experience...my daughter went to my alma mater and went through recruitment, but decided to go with a different Greek group. I was so happy she got the group she wanted, and a little sad for myself for having missed that sisterhood in college, and after several discussions with my sister, decided to pursue joining Phi Mu as an alum initiate. I did in 2001 and have enjoyed the extra bond I now share with my sister, as well as the ladies I've met through the alumnae chapter.

It's been a wonderful experience.