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a confession
One of my line sister's and I were just speaking about this the other day. Currently, I am a general member and she just graduated. Fortunately for her, she has the money to reactivate into the grad chapter (a graduation gift), where as I do not. The initial fee is fine... BUT this chapter does not do fundraisers, which is what I am used to in my undergrad chapter. ALL members are assessed fees for every event they do (approx. $500 for the scholarship pageant alone for each member). That's the stuff that I can't afford. And for me to reactivate but to not be able to participate in anything doesn't make too much sense to me. I'm not trying to make excuses, but life happens. Financial strains pop up. My parents STILL have to send me money to help me make ends meet. But as I was told by my former grad advisor "AKA is a luxury, not a necessity".
Now, I don't plan on being a general member forever. But right now, it's what I can afford and I am still able to participate in some activities with the grad chapter.
And for attending functions... I personally have no problem going. But when I'm introduced to soror's it's "HELLO SOROR!" Then when they find out I'm not active it turns into "OH... hey soror" and they turn and walk away. Now, what kind of welcome is that for someone whose interested in reactivating?
Sorry for the long post.....but as you can see this is a soft subject for me right now.
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