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Originally posted by prettynpink1987
I see this is a very interesting topic based on the replys...
Anyway, I think all sororities are upfront about costs and dues. I know mine is. We also give PNM the option of fundraising their fees.
As far as drama within an organization... It's everywhere. Where you go to school, where you work. Within groups of friends and family. (My family at least.) That's life.
Maybe you should consider having a discussion where everything is out in the open. Talk about how you feel. If someone is habitually late for meetings, say something! If so and so is talking behind someones back, say something. If you cannot be open with the sisters you love, then whats the point? Until you talk about how you feel--you will feel miserable. Honesty is going to be very important.
A sorority is going to have drama. It's a bunch of females with different opinions, personalities and ideas. Females that work, go to school, spend time with family and friends and boyfriends. And still get up on time to go do community service, study for a test, etc...and probably all during that time of the month. It's hard! Whatever, it's hell! But it's all worth it. Talk it out with your sisters or else it may never get resolved.
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I agree.
People need to stop looking at things through rose colored glasses.
Interestees don't need to know the internal operations of your organizations until they are on the inside. Don't scare them by telling them about all the drama. That's none of their business and they will also view it as more extreme than it really is. They need to know BASIC info, which includes dues, etc.
They also need to SEE people, within that org. of their interest, being "sisterly" and "brotherly" to one another. But, there's nothing wrong with simply saying "we love each other and we have a lot of good times mixed with all the hard work and hard times. Our organizations are not utopias."
If the interestees want you to elaborate, tell them you've said all there is to say.
These organizations, and our experiences within them, are what you make them. If you're unhappy, the problem may lie partially with the organization and/or some members. But, the bigger/biggest problem might just lie within you.