I don't often write to this site although I enjoy reading it. However, on the Big/Little topic....I have seen some great pairs and some not so great pairs. I agree when it is said, if you don't have the time to devote to a little sister than don't bother taking one. However, I think some sisters feel forced to take little sisters when the pledge class is very big. I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful Big Sister and because of her example I was extremely attentive to my little sister while she pledged and after. Today, my little sister is one of my best friends. In fact, she is the one who introduced me to my husband and she was one of my Brides Maids as I was one of hers at our weddings. Once she crossed over to Sisterhood, she became someone who I relied on as much as she relied on me. And although it is 9yrs. since she pledged, from time to time we will still refer to one another as "Big" and "Little". As for my Big Sister, well our lives took on separate paths since she graduated. We still keep in touch and I will be attending her wedding this December. I think that an effective Big Sister is a Sister that knows how to be a friend!! Yours in True Sisterhood!
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