Advice is needed

AFROfemme · #1 05-25-2010, 06:11 PM

Hello to all,

My senior yr of hs was filled with [slack]ism lol. I applied to HU and got in but did not have the resume to get a scholarship. Hence, I ended up going to VSU, a schl in my state [GA]. [It was heart wrenching b/c I did not want to stay in state for schl but such is life...] Nevertheless, I learned my lesson and will be transferring to Vandy this fall=]] At my current schl, I didn't get involved as much because I knew in my heart that I was going to transfer.. somewhere.. one way or another. My ultimate goal is to be a Top Senior in 3 yrs or so and that means I need to get tip top grades && be involved tremendously. I already have a list of activities I want to do BUT I need advisers for the organizations i want to start. So finally, my question is: should I start looking for and emailing teachers now [at my new schl] even though I don't know them && seeing that it is summer time or should I wait til schl starts??? I want to be on top of things.

Thank you mucho=]]]

DrPhil · #2 05-25-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AFROfemme

Hello to all,

My senior yr of hs was filled with [slack]ism lol. I applied to HU and got in but did not have the resume to get a scholarship. Hence, I ended up going to VSU, a schl in my state [GA]. [It was heart wrenching b/c I did not want to stay in state for schl but such is life...] Nevertheless, I learned my lesson and will be transferring to Vandy this fall=]] At my current schl, I didn't get involved as much because I knew in my heart that I was going to transfer.. somewhere.. one way or another. My ultimate goal is to be a Top Senior in 3 yrs or so and that means I need to get tip top grades && be involved tremendously. I already have a list of activities I want to do BUT I need advisers for the organizations i want to start. So finally, my question is: should I start looking for and emailing teachers now [at my new schl] even though I don't know them && seeing that it is summer time or should I wait til schl starts??? I want to be on top of things.

Thank you mucho=]]]

That's better.

I don't think this has anything to do with Greekdom, correct?

Just making sure before I swerve onto AKA Avenue.

ETA: I have some buddies who attended both Valdosta State University and Vanderbilt. You are trying to start your OWN organizations? In that case, I would contact the student organizations office and see what their protocol and procedures are and what the norm is in contacting professors. Emailing the professors before the first day of class may or may not be frowned upon unless the professors are known supporters of a particular cause or group. Other than that, keep in mind that one of the most annoying things can be students emailing you before the semester has begun, and before you have met the student, about something that is not directly related to the course (and technically not related to academics at all).

knight_shadow · #3 05-25-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AFROfemme

Hello to all,

My senior yr of hs was filled with [slack]ism lol. I applied to HU and got in but did not have the resume to get a scholarship. Hence, I ended up going to VSU, a schl in my state [GA]. [It was heart wrenching b/c I did not want to stay in state for schl but such is life...] Nevertheless, I learned my lesson and will be transferring to Vandy this fall=]] At my current schl, I didn't get involved as much because I knew in my heart that I was going to transfer.. somewhere.. one way or another. My ultimate goal is to be a Top Senior in 3 yrs or so and that means I need to get tip top grades && be involved tremendously. I already have a list of activities I want to do BUT I need advisers for the organizations i want to start. So finally, my question is: should I start looking for and emailing teachers now [at my new schl] even though I don't know them && seeing that it is summer time or should I wait til schl starts??? I want to be on top of things.

Thank you mucho=]]]

swerving, since this isn't AKA-specific/

You're trying to start some organizations before you've started at Vanderbilt? The organizations you're try to create aren't already in existence?

/swerve

AFROfemme · #4 05-25-2010, 06:15 PM

No, it does not=]]

AFROfemme · #5 05-25-2010, 06:18 PM

Well, Im trying to start a chapter. BUT they are not Greek. The first is the Black Dolls Affair, the second is S.T.R.A.N.D.S which has to do with natural hair and transitioners. And the second is an honor society.... I guess I'm asking on here because.. well Greekdom is partly about leadership...

DaemonSeid · #6 05-25-2010, 06:19 PM

I'm confused.

huh?

Did you want to be an AKA or are you trying to start an org. or are you trying to start something and get AKA sponsorship?

DaemonSeid · #7 05-25-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AFROfemme

Well, Im trying to start a chapter. BUT they are not Greek. The first is the Black Dolls Affair, the second is S.T.R.A.N.D.S which has to do with natural hair and transitioners. And the second is an honor society.... I guess I'm asking on here because.. well Greekdom is partly about leadership...

Oh...ok...

done here....

Have at it GC'ers

AFROfemme · #8 05-25-2010, 06:19 PM

sorry third*

Drolefille · #9 05-25-2010, 06:22 PM

I don't know anything about those organizations but I recommend contacting the orgs themselves to ask about these things.

Also, are those double chinned smileys?

knight_shadow · #10 05-25-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AFROfemme

Well, Im trying to start a chapter. BUT they are not Greek. The first is the Black Dolls Affair, the second is S.T.R.A.N.D.S which has to do with natural hair and transitioners. And the second is an honor society.... I guess I'm asking on here because.. well Greekdom is partly about leadership...

You should be contacting the student organizations/affairs office to see what is required to form a new organization.

Honestly, though, I'd focus on school before trying to start an organization (or 3). That's just me.

dreamseeker · #11 05-25-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

I don't know anything about those organizations but I recommend contacting the orgs themselves to ask about these things.

Also, are those double chinned smileys?

yeah, and?? you got something against chubby smileys??

Drolefille · #12 05-25-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamseeker

yeah, and?? you got something against chubby smileys??

Yes. Start a student org about it.

AFROfemme · #13 05-25-2010, 06:25 PM

No, they're not double chinned smileys lol... I just tend to smile a lot so I overload on smiley faces via internet but thanks..

AFROfemme · #14 05-25-2010, 06:32 PM

Oh && thanks Dr. Phil=]]]

ree-Xi · #15 05-25-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AFROfemme

Well, Im trying to start a chapter. BUT they are not Greek. The first is the Black Dolls Affair, the second is S.T.R.A.N.D.S which has to do with natural hair and transitioners. And the second is an honor society.... I guess I'm asking on here because.. well Greekdom is partly about leadership...

Oh, ok. Wait, what???