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Originally Posted by ree-Xi
Let me first say that I love the idea that you are finding your place as a member/fan of your school, and that's wonderful. Not enough people have school spirit.
I also wanted to tell you that you don't have to slap Greek letters onto something to make it special. Not every organization needs "greek" recognition. If you're creating an interest group in homes of bringing someone else to campus, that's one thing, but ascribing Greek letters to your college and making a paddle (which I presume you might hang on your wall in your dorm?) because you crave the appearance of a Greek title? You're bigger than that.
Please, allow yourself to grieve, and then move on. There are 200 clubs at your school. There are also community events, dozens of charitable organizations, and all sorts of routes to find friendship and camaraderie. Even if you were a new member of a sorority, it's still just as difficult and scary making friends. Bonds are made through shared experiences.
Who says that you can't talk to the person you met in line at the food court and plan a social activity? Create an event that would attract the type of people you want to get to know. It could be a charity event, it could be apple-picking, zip-lining or hiking, going to see a local band, whatever you want.
I know that it's not easy to "just move on," but you have so many options. Good luck!
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I consider myself to be extremely blessed to attend the school that I do....there's lots to do here....and yeah....I've been grieving pretty much non-stop. It will end soon.
My new pal and I have spent a lot of time together over the last few days....doing stuff and studying. I did pick up some spools of ribbon in school colors and clips and fabric markers so I could make custom hair bows for us to wear in our hair and put our names and class year on the tails for the homecoming game next weekend.....start of a cute tradition.
I guess that I really, really craved ritual and traditions and being part of a greater part than just myself and lots of volunteer . I saw that as only being representative of GLO's...at least until I tried looking at things through a different light.
And who knows....I might end up being invited to join a community GLO somewhere down the road. This just isn't the time for that.