[FSUZeta]

volunteer to be on a committee-working with a small group of sisters on a project can be a great way to get to know sisters better that you might not otherwise get to know well. you may discover something in common with someone you never thought you would hit it off with.

talk to your new member coordinator/pledge trainer/pledge mom, or your big sister, or the president. let someone know that you are feeling isolated. if your sorority has a house that serves meals, go to as many meals as you can. go out of your way to talk to sisters at lunch/dinner.

rush your sisters. do you remember girls you met during recruitment that were especially adept at making you feel welcome and that they were interested in what you had to say? try to emulate them when you talk to your sisters. it can help break the ice and lead to a more down to earth conversation.

i don't know how many times we gcers have advised posters that they will feel more a part of things when they live in the chapter house, but 9 times out of 10, it is true.

even though i was a true freshman(18 years old) when i pledged, i felt a stronger connection with the seniors in my chapter than i did with the girls in my pledge class. it happens sometime.