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Originally Posted by ThetaPhiPenguin
Hello everyone! I am a newly initiated member of my sorority and am really loving it so far. However, I do have one small problem...
I have always been very shy, and it takes me awhile to forge bonds with people. My sorority is not very large; there are less than thirty of us. Of that thirty, I am close to my big sister, about half of my pledge class, and one or two others. I get along with everyone, but am just feeling a little... left out, if that makes sense. I don't usually get asked to hang out one-on-one, except by a sister I was close with before I pledged. Do you have any ideas for how I can better bond with my sisters? Thank you!
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Hi!
First off, welcome to Theta Phi! Come introduce yourself in the Theta Phi forum.
I think most people have a bit of transition when they're first initiated. Although you've been involved with the organization for several (8?) weeks by now, sisterhood and bonding can take much longer. Be patient. Also, take the initiative (I know it might be scary if you're shy) to hang out with sisters you don't know as much. Don't just wait for them to approach you. Ask them to meet for lunch or for help with a class if there are older sisters in your major. Think about what positions you might like to hold in the future and approach the sister currently in that position about what it entails. If being proactive really terrifies you, talk to your big sister and explain your concerns. Maybe she can help facilitate time you can spend with other sisters and get to know them better.
Good luck!