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Originally Posted by agzg
I like to think that the organization who helps a myriad of women achieve undergraduate and graduate degrees, that helps sisters in need, and raises money for Diabetes research in addtion to enriching the lives of its members, the organization that I dedicate my heart, soul, time, and financial resources to, is more than "just a sorority."
Yes, it may take a back seat to my education (although it was and remains such an important part of it) and my family (although a whole mess of sisters supported me both emotionally and physically when my mom died), but I like to think it's about more than fun times and good memories.
This makes my heart sad.  |
So
all members must have the same experience as a collegian/alum as you? Again, it is an
individual experience. Please respect that. It's FINE for it to be what it is to you. To me it is always going to be behind my family, education, and career. There is nothing that will change that. I still pay dues, attend alum meetings and functions when I can, help with recruitment, and enjoy reunions. As I said, and I'll repeat it again, I never stated that it is nothing more than "fun times and good memories". Again, I stated that as a collegian I learned many things from being a member, and made many friends that I will (hopefully) always have. And again, I really enjoy the fact that thousands of women internationally share the same ritual I experience(d). I have a copy of the Purpose on my desk, because it's full of very admirable ideals and goals. It would be difficult to remain a member, pay alum dues, and show up to functions and reunions if I thought it was just "fun times and good memories". I'm sure that's true for just about every active alum. And again, I think it's important for new members to know that though many of us are very happy to be members of our organizations, it isn't the end of the world if they don't get a bid, or don't get one to their favorite house.