Hey girl,
Just wanted to reiterate what EVERYONE else has said! Don't let anyone get you down or make you feel like you're doing the wrong thing by wanting to organize a new GLO on campus.
The only reason I can think of why your **friend** is being condescending is that perhaps she feels threatened. In addition to you basically doing the same job that she is suppose to be doing, she may also feel that a new group on campus will create strong competition for her sorority, and she may be having some trouble dealing with that fact.
Let me give you something to think about for the future, too... Other Gamma Phi sisters on campus may resent you a little once word gets out that you're planning a new group. After all, Gamma Phi has been the only sorority on campus for a while now, and they are used to having the pick of rushees without any competition
at all. Naturally, the sisters may feel a little threatened by new competition. So, my advice is to try and see things from their point of view so that you can be diplomatic when dealing with them.
Please know that I'm not telling you all this to deter you from starting a new group. I personally think it's a wonderful idea, and I'm sure that many girls, Gamma Phis included, will welcome the new addition to the campus and will be glad to help in whatever way possible. But you may have to win over some others with your charm and diplomacy.
So just be prepared!
Good luck, sweetie!
(By the way, in case anyone is wondering, I'm speaking from experience here. When I was a collegiate, a local sorority started up on my campus and it took a while for the other groups, mine included, to accept the new addition. It's human nature for people to fight change
at times, but there are definitely ways to win their acceptance and, eventually, their aid!
)
In the Greek Bond,
Carrie
Keep your chin up, wishinhopin!
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