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Getting More Involved
Hi ladies! I'm going into my junior year (which is very hard to believe!) and I've decided that I really need to re-commit myself to my chapter, and my sisters. I was moderately involved my freshman year, and got to know the girls in my pledge class really well. I met my absolute best friend on Bid Day, and we've been inseparable ever since.
This past year, my sophomore year, my goal was also to get more involved, but at the last minute the day of chapter was changed from what it has traditionally been, and that change conflicted with another extracurricular I am very passionate about -a faith based organization. Same day of the week, same time, same duration of the meeting. During the fall semester I rotated each week, so that I went to chapter every other week. Whenever I was at chapter, I wanted to be at the other, & vice versa. I was trying for the best of both worlds and it wasn't quite working.
Spring semester the balance was more in favor of the faith based student group I am a part of. It was a conscious decision I made (though a tough one), because while I love my sorority and the girls in it, God/my faith is the #1 most important thing in my life, and the weekly meetings really fulfill me spiritually. I am calmer, happier, more in touch with God, etc. after these meetings. Add in the fact that my core group of best friends are outside Greek life (the girl I mentioned above is in this group as well), I felt very out of touch with my chapter, and my sisters, by the end of the school year.
So, basically, what I'm asking is: how do you/did you balance other extracurriculars and friends outside of Greek life as an active member? I'm taking on a leadership role in the faith-based organization this year, so that might throw a wrinkle in things too.
Thanks in advance!!
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