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Originally posted by KurtBuschFan
Ok I promised an update and here it is...
Due to some extinuating circumstances, I may not be back at my current school next spring. I have been told by a couple of profs that I am not going to get into my program of choice due to my political leanings. This is mainly because I am outspoken in class and have to problem speaking my mind. Because of this, I have a couple of profs who have taken a dislike to me. They have since told me that i will not be getting into my program. Therefor I have chosen to apply to a school that is nearby with the equivalant program. They also have a greek system, and one that is quite well respected. I do know however, that unless I go in as an active, I will not get into their greek system.
I guess it all boils down to this...If I go to these parties, and get a bid, unbeknownst that I am seriously considering a transfer, how bad does it look on me? Am I taking an unecessary risk? I'm sure I could try to COB at my new school, but seeing as I am a senior, I know it is unlikely that I would get a bid.
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Even as a transfer Greek, it is not guaranteed the chapter of the sorority at the new school would accept your transfer of membership. Just something to think about.
I do wish you the best with school and your extracurriculars, but if you're having challenges with professors and your grades, it might be a good time to focus on straightening out your life, getting up your grades and moving past this unpleasantness with your program (whether that means transferring to a new school or learning to work with your current professors). Sorority membership is very time intensive, and from everything you've said, you have very decided feelings on certain issues and have a need to pick up your GPA. Although I don't know you personally, from everything you've posted, it would seem that pursuing sorority membership should not be high on your list of priorities-- getting into your program and taking the necessary steps to get along with your professors and do well in your classes-- so you can get good recommendations and an education to establish a CAREER-- should be the priority. Good luck with whatever you decide, but take some time to think about what's really most important. Yes, a sorority is wonderful and fun and a great way to make friends and hone leadership skills and social graces... but if your GPA is down and you're having trouble getting along with superiors (in this case, teachers), there may be other things you should be focusing on right now.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
ETA: I'm not saying you shouldn't enjoy your time in college or get involved on campus. But there are other ways of doing this that won't be as time-intensive as a sorority, that also won't conflict with any outspoken or different political views. Sorority membership does encourage diversity and promotes leadership, but also is a lot about functioning within teams and accepting a certain level of conformity. If you're having trouble working with professors, or you're regarded as outspoken and having very different views, a sorority really isn't the best place for you to feel at home, IMHO. You might be happier in Student Gov't, Young Democrats/Republicans/Libertarians, Peer Education, etc... Again this is just my opinion as a graduate and a sorority member, and based on what you have posted and I have understood. I want you to be happy with whatever you decide. If you're hellbent on sorority membership, than just do it. But I'm regarding that for right here and now, a more sensible approach would be to get involved on campus in some other activities, get a tutor, pull up those grades and have a heart-to-heart with the head of your department. Professors don't willfully make students' lives miserable, contrary with popular belief. They do have lives, and if they are so hugely unpopular because they are making coursework and student life so challenging, their semesterly student evaluations will quickly lead them down the unemployment line.