Before I answer, I've been a sisterfriend since 2000.
1. Did you decide upon your organization of choice PRIOR to visiting GC?
Yes, I did. After a lot of research, I think I made the best choice for me.
2. Would you let the views or beliefs of one sway your interest to another organization?
Absolutely not. I think this is what GOOD research does for the person who is interested. You have to know what's best for you. I also think that when you're pursuing a particular organization, one ought to be looking at the national programs and service that she would be doing as a member, and whether or not she can best serve those programs. If you're letting the opinion of one person sway you from the organization where you KNOW you'd be doing the most good, you aren't fit to be there.
3. Would you let the tactics of another (member or non-member) sway your decision to become a member of an organization you really had no interest in?
I agree with my fellow sisterfriends-NO, NO NO! Again, that's what research is for!! If you're letting that one person sway you, you should really think about whether or not this is for you...this is truly a LIFETIME commitment.
4. Do you think that you would be offended if someone came to you so that you could become a member of their organization when you have clearly decided that you want to become a member of another organization?
No, I wouldn't be if that person approached me in a professional way; also, they wouldn't know I was interested in ABC to begin with. I think I'm a well-rounded person who would work hard for the organization of my choice as well as the school I go to. So I'd be a little flattered-but of course I'd kindly turn it down
while still not disclosing my interest in XYZ.
5. What does the notion that someone would try to deliberately sway your intent say about that person?
It depends on the circumstances. Again, if it was done in a professional way, that person may have seen in me and my actions their organization's ideals. Again, I'd be flattered but still have to graciously decline
6. Would you find fault with the organization as a whole or only the person?
I wouldn't find fault with either, simply because they were just seeing the good qualities in me and they are trying to recruit women who may uphold those ideals. Like sisterfriend HK1974 said, maybe they were just "looking out" for their organization. However, if that person just kept on pursuing me, that's a whole other situation.
7. What does that say, if anything about the person who tries to get you to follow her into her organization when that isn't really what you want to do?
Perhaps they're stalking me...
Seriously, I would have to say that if I have already said, "No Thanks" she lacks the knowledge to stop pursuing me. The next time around, I'll have to spell it out... N-O T-H-A-N-K-S
8. Ultimately, what kind of person would you be to succumb and follow when you know that isn't what you want to do?
I'd have to ask myself if sorority life is REALLY for me or not. That would confirm that I probably was nothing but a t-shirt wearer that wouldn't do anything but want to party...and those are the WRONG reasons to join a sorority.
9. Could you look yourself in the mirror?
Oh no. Not at all. Not only would I not even be happy in the other org, everytime I see new members in the org I wanted to begin with I would be like, "Oh, that coulda been me up there."
10. What does that say (if it says anything) about your integrity?
Again, I gotta go with the sisterfriends and tell myself, "you've got some maturing to do". Obviously I went into this for the wrong reasons.