Rush at UCSC - Page 45

Xanthuos · #**661** 05-02-2002, 05:26 AM

My my my! It took me probably around an hour and a half, close to two hours to read through this thread. Throughout it all, Corina, I've been extremely impressed with your dedication. Your dedication will be rewarded many times over in the coming years. How does the term "Founder of Nu Beta Omicron" sound? Or perhaps, one of the founding initiates in whatever chapter of a national organization you eventually become.

There is one thing that I would like to suggest, however. Other friends on this board have said it before but perhaps not quite enough attention has been given to it. Spend energy on building sisterhood. Part of that includes ritual. As a brother in Phi Delta Theta, I cannot tell you how full of pride and humility I was on the day of my initiation, April 20, 2002, when the ritual and secrets of a fraternity over 150 years old were revealed to me. We've performed ritual at our meetings, which only helps strengthen the brotherhood we share. I feel it is an important part of an esoteric (secret) organization.

I know how affiliating with an NPC organization seems extremely important to you - but above all, what will carry you through your college career is sisterhood. Make those bonds stronger than anything that may try to break them.

In any case, you're welcome to IM me on AIM (SN: Xanthuos) if you wanna talk about anything. Don't let the fact that I became a Greek very recently fool you. The TN Zeta chapter of Phi Delta Theta had an extremely rigorous Phikeia (pledge) program this semester...that, and my big brother is the current chapter President. I've been trained well!

Special thanks to my "sister sorors" (I'm guessing you're both Delta Zetas? Does sister sorors even sound right? LoL) dzsaigirl and dzrose93 for clarifying why certain organizations, such as Phi Delta Theta, strongly discourage the use of "frat" to refer to a fraternity. It's OK that you didn't know Corina - every day, I find myself politely asking someone new to refer to it as a fraternity.

This is my first post to Greek Chat. I hope that I can make some wonderful friends here - almost everyone seems overwhelmingly friendly!

#**662** 05-02-2002, 05:53 AM

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Originally posted by Xanthuos
This is my first post to Greek Chat. I hope that I can make some wonderful friends here - almost everyone seems overwhelmingly friendly!

Matthew, first and foremost...let me be the first to welcome you to GreekChat!!! That may have been your first post, but I have to admit, it was definitely an encouraging one filled with great advice. It doesn't matter if you've been Greek for a few weeks...two years...or even decades. Your length of membership doesn't determine how much admiration you have for the system as a whole...and it's this brother/sisterhood that makes me so proud to be Greek.

The reason why I love this thread so much is that we actually get to see history in the making. I feel like this thread gives me a glimpse of how it might've been like for all our beloved Founders when they were forming our respective organizations.

Xanthuos · #**663** 05-02-2002, 04:18 PM

I'm glad that the first reply came from an Alpha Gamma Delta soror

At my school, Belmont University in Nashville, TN, we have the following Greek-letter organizations:
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Sigma Tau
Phi Mu

Alpha Tau Omega
and...
Phi Delta Theta

The Greek system is young and we're forever trying to build it even stronger!

dzrose93 · #**664** 05-02-2002, 04:25 PM

Matthew,

Welcome to GC. You gave some WONDERFUL advice in your first post to Corina. I can already tell you're going to be a great addition to the board. (Not that I expected anything less from a Phi Delta Theta man!)

By the way, don't know if you're aware of it or not, but DZ's Centennial Convention is this summer. We're all going up to Miami University in Oxford to celebrate 100 years of Delta Zeta sisterhood. And we couldn't have done it without the help of your brother, Dr. Guy Potter Benton!

Greek Love,
dzrose93

smiling812 · #**665** 05-02-2002, 06:06 PM

I've been following this thread for quite some time now, and I can't keep quiet any longer!! I have always been the type to get things up and running, so I know how hard it is to start ANYTHING from scratch. It takes so much initiative, dedication, determination, and perseverence through all of the little things (and big things) that can get in the way.

Corina...you should be very proud of yourself and your NBO sisters. You took a negative experience and turned it into one of the greatest adventures of your life.

I don't post a lot, but I wanted you to know that I am rooting for you, too!

Hillary352 · #**666** 05-03-2002, 03:19 AM

as most people have been posting, i have followed you story for awhile and i think that your determination is amazing. You have come so far with NBO and i think that you have good things coming in the future for you and your sisters. Good luck and keep up the good work!

mmcat · #**667** 05-03-2002, 08:18 PM

excellent posts...
excellent position, you have indeed been trained well.
glad to know you.
mmcat

PhiMuLady150 · #**668** 05-03-2002, 11:04 PM

NBO Rocks! You and your girls should be proud!

volgirl2376 · #**669** 05-05-2002, 12:12 AM

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Originally posted by Xanthuos
At my school, Belmont University in Nashville, TN, we have the following Greek-letter organizations:
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Sigma Tau
Phi Mu

Alpha Tau Omega
and...
Phi Delta Theta

The Greek system is young and we're forever trying to build it even stronger!

Hey there Matthew! So good to see another Tennessee person on Greek Chat!!

TriSigmaTX · #**670** 05-05-2002, 12:16 AM

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At my school, Belmont University in Nashville, TN,

Matthew!!! I'm applying to be the Greek Advisor at your college. I'm so excited about that.

theta sig agd · #**671** 05-05-2002, 01:42 AM

Just wanted to know if you know when trisig and axid were going to come and present to your campus adn nbo, wishinhopin?

I am just curious what you thought of Alpha Gamma Delta when you researched groups?

theta sig agd · #**672** 05-05-2002, 01:43 AM

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Originally posted by TriSigmaTX

Matthew!!! I'm applying to be the Greek Advisor at your college. I'm so excited about that.

I have always wanted to know how you get a job as a Greek Advisor and what qualifications you need?

wishinhopin · #**673** 05-06-2002, 05:38 PM

Hi everyone,

I don't (unfortunately) know when the groups are coming to present yet. Alpha Xi Delta is supposed to be coming in mid-May at some point, and Mariko is supposed to be getting in touch with Tri Sigma also. Everything is still sorta up in the air, which drives me crazy, but we'll work it out! Our new member period is really hard for us right now. We have no idea what we're doing! We want our pledges (or whatever the PC term is, I can never remember!) to learn about the history and ideals of NBO, but the thing is, our history is so short and our ideals so basic and clear that we're pretty much at a loss for what to do with them. Add to this the danger of anything being hazing, and we're basically just overwhelmed! We're taking it day by day, which is I'm sure the best way to approach it, but as for right now it's a bit of a struggle. I haven't yet learned how to balance school, work, sorority, friends, family, and a personal life yet. I'm really trying to learn, but sometimes it's just so hard! I know this is all a part of becoming an adult, but at times I am so frustrated and overwhelmed. But NBO is hanging in there. We've had some confusion about one of our pledges- we've actually just had a HUGE problem with miscommunication, as usual, so we're all a little out of sorts and not on the same page. I think we only have two pledges now- but we really need to talk to the third one and clarify what's going on. It's all very mixed up. But as soon as I know anything else I'll be sure to let you all know what's going on! Apparently there are some pikes on campus now, who are working to be an official chapter, and TKE and SAE are also interested in colonizing here. So many fraternities! I'm just wishing (and hoping, lol, I'm SUCH a dork) that things click with AZD. Obviously I hope that they are interested in us, but what would it even matter if we didn't feel a connection with them? Things will work out like they're supposed to. How many times have I typed that phrase on this website? Anyway, more later, as soon as anything of interest develops. As usual, any comments, questions, advice, etc, are appreciated!
love, Corina

navane · #**674** 05-06-2002, 10:16 PM

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Originally posted by theta sig agd

I have always wanted to know how you get a job as a Greek Advisor and what qualifications you need?

It's a lot more complicated than one might think!

A Greek Afairs Advisor is a university staff member whose job it is to ensure the proper management of the university's Greek Affairs office. Greek Affairs is a sub-section of the profession known as Student Development in Higher Education (SDHE).

SDHE also covers areas like academic counseling, residential life, student transition and orientation, campus life (student clubs), student government etc. (All of which I have experience in). In all there are some 24 areas of SDHE.

A student affairs professional is typically required to have a Master's degree in Counseling or Education or a "related field". It is especially helpful to have experience in a higher education setting.

One can visit the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators website at http://www.naspa.org and/or the American College Personnel Association at http://www.acpa.nche.edu/

I am a member of both organizations and have found the websites to be very helpful.

I am preparing to start my Master's program this fall and am very excited about it! Also, I think that TriSigmaTX is a student affairs profesisonal as well.

Check out the thread called "Job Opportunity" located in the Alumni Involvement forum. It's a job posting for a position such as the one you're asking about.
http://greekchat.com/gcforums/showth...threadid=14145

......Kelly

TriSigmaTX · #**675** 05-06-2002, 10:22 PM

I sure am Kelly!!! So if anyone ever has questions, please feel free to ask. I did my masters at the University of Kansas. The program has many different names. Mine was Higher Education Administration, my best friends was name Student Personnel. Those of us who have or are about to head into the field would be so happy to talk to anyone about it.

Typically a program is 36 or so hours, plus internships and assistantships while you're in school. It's alot of hands on practical experience that can lead you into many different positions. Great field though!