[BrooklynTia]

I am 36 years old and I am pursuing my goal of membership with everything that I have in me. I live in New York and attend a local college, so I do not face the 'campus' issues that you will encounter. My biggest challenge is not being available for every activity that I possibly can because I am a single mom and cannot always work around my son. My biggest fear is not being considered 'real' by any sisters (when I make membership) because of my age or because I didn't attend a 'campus' school. You'll notice that I said 'when', not 'if' cause if it takes me til 76 yrs old, I'll never stop. Like IrishPipes said, I can only do what I can control with all the excellence that I can muster.

If you don't have any children yet, you have the availability to be as active as you need to be. Enjoy your entire college experience, especially the bonuses of "campus life" and definitely rushing.

I wish you every success and will put up a prayer for us both!! Please, keep us updated!