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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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This is a perfect example of why I think that sister interviews were great. We had to meet one on one for at least 10 minutes, with each sister, during the pledge period. There were 56 actives.
Obviously in shorter New Member periods, and with larger chapters, it can become a logistical nightmare, but there has to be a way of being able to do something similar without it being classified as hazing. Perhaps the active members can each take a step to meet one or a few new members at a time to at least go over the basics - where are they from, their hobbies, etc.
As for advice, why not make it a goal to meet each of the sisters one-on-one during the semester? Or (if you are an active member now), make a motion to discuss or form a subcommittee on "getting to know you "activities". It could be a great way for people to get to know YOU, and a perfect opportunity to demonstrate leadership.