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Originally posted by AlwaysDivine:
It seems as though you were looking for something to pick at. But, I refuse to believe that a woman of AKA could be THAT petty - so I will dismiss the thought and assume that you meant well.  As for your second post - could you clarify your response. I had a hard time figuring out what you meant and don't want to misinterpret your response.
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First of all, I am a graduate advisor and was asked by some of my sorors not to engage any conversations from wearing that hat, because, ultimately you will be responsible for all information. I interpreted your questions posted on both boards as inciteful and quite disrespectful. Your questions you are asking should not be a concern of yours and no one will ever give you the answer you seek even if you are blunt about it. If you are serious about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. your only concern should be about making sure your GPA is excellent, making sure your "stuff" is together, making sure your material is submitted in a timely manner.
Should you ever want to contact the graduate advisor, it would be in your best interest to have a very good reason to do so. You will have to justify why you absolutely need to speak with her. The graduate advisor works closely with high ranking members within the Sorority. That is all I can say on that matter.
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...the members at my school are very standoffish and really don't and won't give out any information even if its general. I would like to speak to the Graduate advisor about many things, including but not limited to Intake and application procedures, special guidelines and requirements, etc. that are specific to the university and/or chapter. Is that unreasonable?
I mean no disrespect in any of my posts and I do my very best not to ask innapropriate questions. I just happen to be very direct. Please do not look for hidden traces of sarcasm or ridicule in my words - as they would be blatant if it was my intention. My interest lies with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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As far as I can say about the "standoffishness" that you may have observed from some of my younger sorors is that there are things you will have look beyond. Moreover, since you feel you have to be very frank with people, then understand that some people will be openly honest with you. Currently, some people here are courteously telling that you need to "tone it down a bit". If you are incapable of doing that, you risk your acceptance to some organizations--including my Sorority. Why? Given your attitude, you may have made my younger sorors at your campus very angry. I will not lie to you, first impressions are lasting impressions and your abruptness shows your level of intelligence in your approach. Some people will be intolerant of your insolence.
And how can you expect someone your own age to immediately want to work with you and want to overlook how you are presenting yourself? If you consider yourself a leader, you must seriously work on understanding the art of diplomacy, interpersonal relationships and know how to be a good follower. Sometimes, you have to humble yourself to be compassionate and to be of service to all mankind...
All information that you should be concerned about in regards to the Sorority is in some books, on the official website, this board as well as others and attending as many Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. functions as possible including Rush. That is
all that will be told to you by all of my sorors.
Also, it was my intention to be
THAT petty so that I could get the information I needed on you. And moreover, I can get more if I have to and I will give it to whom I need to...
[This message has been edited by AKA_Monet (edited October 15, 2000).]
[This message has been edited by AKA_Monet (edited October 15, 2000).]