|
I joined my chapter of initiation and stayed for only one semester at the school because I couldn't afford it.
I didn't transfer to a university (with my chapter) until 3 semesters later. I didn't affiliate (not by choice) I wanted too. It upset me in the beginning but I now realize that I wouldn't have wanted to be a member of the chapter anyways (I won't give details because it paints the chapter in a really negative light). I know now that not affiliating worked out for the best!
Was I disappointed, heck yeah. I refused to even associate myself with ADPi for like 6 months. I was hurt and angry. I had to go alum, but didn't do anything until after I graduated. Once I graduated I began getting involved.
Not having a collegiate experience is not the end of the world. Do I miss that I didn't get one, heck yeah. When my sisters talk about formal recruitment, I can't relate. When they talk about being officers, I can't relate. But in the end it doesn't matter, they are my sisters and they are supportive and really that is what matters.
__________________
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the capacity to act despite our fears" John McCain
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Eleanor Roosevelt
|