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Old 08-04-2009, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06 View Post
Something to think about:

Working with collegians does involve serving as a mentor of sorts, but for the most part, advising a collegiate chapter involves you being the "responsible adult" figure and monitoring chapter's activities and such. It's also not always easy or full of "warm fuzzies." The collegians don't always love, agree with, or look up to you like a "big sister."

As a recruitment advisor for my chapter who just finished a weekend retreat, I agree with that statement 110%. Advisors arent there to be buddies with the college members. That is not their purpose. We are there to advise them and be a mentor.
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