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1.Did you decide which organization prior to attending college/while in college/after college?
Decided while in college, first introduced to Sigma my freshman year.
2. How did you go about choosing your respective organization?
I did my RESEARCH! on ALL four. I went to EVERYONE's events. I talked to not only undergrads but grad members. Read anything and everything I could on Greek life, whether it was Divine 9, the net, fiction, Bairds, magazines. Got to Know the Members....Stayed active on campus and in community. and PRAYED
3. Who/What influenced you to become a member of XYZ?
I LOVED the history and legacy of my organiztion. The fact that my founders began a sisterhood based on education and service, being founded on an all white campus in an all white state during the height of KLANdom in Indiana and STILL having our mission carried on today! that won me. The flair of the chapter I came through (and am in) also won me over. I knew I had to be a member of that illustrious organization, to be a part of Sigma. On top of that , i had a woman who became my sister even before she was my soror.
4. Did the members/programs on your yard factor into your decision?
YES!!! I saw them adding their own flair to national programs and service projects and reaching out to all women, not just sisters on campus.
5. What did you do to make your interest known (all the details are not necessary....i.e., pariticipated in campus events; talked to individuals on campus; pledge club or etc.)
Participated in campus events, community service projects, went to graduate chapter social events, established relationships with the women
6. Were you approched by members of other organizations to be a member?
Yes. My favorite auntie is salmon pink and apple green to the bone :-) 92 years old , she's been a member of your lovely sisterhood for over 60 something years....she as well as a couple close Delta friends, family and otherwise, were vying for me to choose a different path. I have respect for all the sororities, but i know I made the BEST choice for ME.
7. How did you handle that situation in question 6?
I remain respectful and realize that everyone's "search for sisterhood" is unique :-)
side note....one of the things i really admired about my sorors was that they actually told me to go out and look at everyone and to attend every organization's events! I had encountered the "this is the best, look no further" attitude many a time, which while it is great to have pride, remains a turnoff to me
8. Most memorable event after becoming XYZ?
1) my first rhoad trip with my sands to Philly Greek, 2)the first big event that i chaired- i finally got to see one of my "visions" come to light :-0) "SIGMAtization" (it was a spoken word, singing, dance program, which raised funds for a Sept. 11 cause known as the Robinhood Foundation) and 3) countless special moments with my ls and sorors!!! EE YIP!!!!
9. Any advice to anyone pursuing membership?
RESEARCH and don't rush into things. This is a LIFETIME commitment. Fortunately , i go to a 5yr university (classes/coop) so waiting until my third year has still left me with time to serve in an undergraduate capacity. Make sure it is IN YOUR HEART. Do it for you, not for mommy or auntie or whomever. BE TRUE.
10.... If you could change anything about your road to greek life or road after greek life...what would it be? ( ...i.e, I would have pledged undergrad/I would have pledged earlier to have more time with my sands/ships/linesisters/ I would have stayed in contact with my linesisters moreso/been more involved on campus prior to becoming greek/I would have took time out to participate in a step show and etc)
Take time out to learn how to stroll and step better!!! ( I am rhythmically challenged ) i wouldnt have changed anything. I have such love and respect for those who brought me into the Light. I have no regrets at all of anything thus far in my greek walk.
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