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I thought of a pro to being in an Inter/National group that hasn't been brought up...
Scholarships... Our Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation gives out MANY scholarships each year. Some are general, some are endowed for specific chapters or majors and some are for Grad students too.
We also have a program called SIS Grants which are emergency grants to help sisters in financial trouble, collegiate or alum, with a confidential application process and funds available within a few weeks. I presume other NPC groups have similar programs. Ours has helped women who've lost their homes due to hurricanes, fires, tornados, etc. It has helped women who had a medical emergency that they couldn't pay for.
As someone posted earlier, it seems as though locals are a 4 year college experience where with inter/nationals (although many don't stay involved) you have continued opportunities for lifetime involvement, no matter where you end up. I've made some of my closest friendships through my alum club and through volunteering.
Dee
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