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Originally Posted by LOVEinZTA
Sorry, not trying to be rude but
REALITY CHECK PEOPLE
College is a lot more then Greek life, I hope we all acknowledge that. She was offered a once in a lifetime INTERNSHIP at the EU, it's not like the head of the local school board asked her to come work for a semester or something (though I am in NO way dicounting that position).
Shouldn't the chapter support her in the awesome opportunity she has? What happened to scholastics coming first? Isn't a sorority supposed to help you realize your dreams and your true potential? Personally I like to feel that my organization is supportive and looking out for me and wanting me to excel in every aspect of my life instead of just being a social/party network.
I know I'm not a ChiO, but I have heard the symphony, and just remember to "place scholarship before social obligations and character before appearances." You have an amazing opportunity before you, and yes, it's not fair that you'd have to wait to be initiated (though I do agree with whoever suggested looking at being able to fly back?), but I know my chapter always talks about 'living the creed' and I can't imagine a more perfect example. You will still have time to bond with the girls once you come back, maybe you can even try to send them a weekly letter or something to keep them posted on the internship and how Europe is. Your connection to your sisters is as strong as you make it.
Sorry, had to get that out!
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I completely agree. I worked in Washington DC for a semester when I was in school. It was my junior year. Yes, it was hard to know that things were goign on without me but I would NEVER give up an opportunity like you have been given. I think the suggestions about a weekly letter or email would be a great was to keep in touch with your sisters. Also, if you encourage them to write you as well then you probably won't feel left out.
I remember it being strange at first when I returned to my chapter, because I had experienced so much while I was away but not much seemed to have changed back at school. But after a couple weeks everything was back to normal and so were all my friendships.
I strongly encourage you to take the opportunity to work at the EU. I also strongly encourage you to have faith in your new sisters and your ability to stay connected to them while you are gone.