Go for it. But expect to be treated a bit differently. I pledged a sorority when I was 24. I wasn't treated any differently until I became a member. I think sometimes it's hard for an 18 or 19 year old to be told what to do by someone older (that's what they got away from home for). Holding a position in the organization, and just doing your job can sometimes be viewed as thinking you're more mature or somehow better because of your age. At least that's what I ran into. Also, when (or if) you don't feel like partying (lets face it, it gets old after a while) you may be viewed as too good for them or too mature to be hanging out with the young ones. I ran into the problem that no matter what I did, I was viewed differently by some of the members. Not all, I have some great sisters, but you have to be aware of these possibilities...it just makes it a lot easier to head off problems before they go too far.
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