Hi I'm new here =)

[cutie_cat_4ever]

Hi! I'm new here and was really excited to learn the opportunities for AI. I'm a recent graduate from a state school in a city that wasn't so huge on frats/sororities. In fact, we didn't even have houses for them, how sad! (That's because half of the school body were commuters, just like me)

I'm transferred into this school when I was a junior and was totally new to the idea of sororities. I remember during orientation, there was a period where we get to meet some of the orgs and greeks on campus. I was approached by the one group, got interested and started the rush process.

The only thing that sucked about commuter universities is that you always have to watch the time, if you need to take the train that is. And the rush process became really rough for me. To put the story short, I didn't receive a bid and later on learned from one of the ladies that the reason why I didn't get one was because I was a commuter and I needed to be able to commit lots of time into the sorority.

After that, I was hesitant to rush again next semester fear of being rejected for the same reason. I ended up being involved as a Student Orientation leader, student ambassadors, professional societies in my major and a honor society. Despite being involved in school, trying to manage my grades, I also held two part time jobs outside. So I understand what their concern was. But at the end, for two years, I've been feeling something is missing in me. I always wanted to be a part of a sorority.

When I found out that AI exists, I was so thrilled. I hope my age is not a problem (I'm only 23, though I look 17, hehe, I guess it's an asian thing)

I'm thinking about going for a sorority that I know a few ladies there and they have a chapter at our school. They are really lovely ladies who work hard and being active in school while having a great time (I regretted for discovering late and not being able to rush. I was gonna go for my masters and prepare to rush for them, but plans changed because my school screwed up with my graduate assitantship...booo) And I will contact my friend for more details. =)

I know this is a bit off subject. I *think* (please correct me if I'm wrong) is that there's no asian sororities in NPC, right? I was also trying to look into some asian sororities that have AI that I could also look into, but end up with nothing. (sorry that it isn't NPC related, but I was just curious)

I hope with now having more time, I can do something that I always wanted to do and help to make a change to our society. And I'm always up for meeting new people and such.

So I guess, that's my intro. I hope it's not too boring =) and it's nice to meet you all and kudos to those who created this board =)

Edited: Take away the reference to a specific sorority. Thanks for the reminder, sorry about that >_<

[CutiePie2000]

Originally Posted by cutie_cat_4ever

I *think* (please correct me if I'm wrong) is that there's no asian sororities in NPC, right?

There are no "Asian" sororities in the NPC. There are also no "White" sororities in the NPC, despite that some people will erroneously refer to NPC sororities as such.

Alpha Sigma Tau used to have a link about Alumnae Initiates right on their HQ website, but that link does not work anymore.

As a side note, Alpha Sigma Tau has an anchor for their symbol, which makes them AWESOME, though I could be a lil' bit biased!

[Drolefille]

Welcome to GC!

I suggest you read the AI information threads. So you know, being an alumna in a sorority is not the same as being an active member, although some sororities accept graduate students in their collegiate chapters. They are two different things.

Alumnae are all ages from college graduates (or transfers) up to senior citizens. So age wouldn't be a problem if you're interested in AI.

Something else for you to consider, if you decide being part of an alumna chapter isn't the way you want to go, is an adult sorority/society for women. There is a list of them on this site, but some examples include P.E.O. or Beta Sigma Epsilon

If you decide AI is right for you, then stick with it, do some research and pick a sorority or two to start the ball rolling with.

Good Luck!

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

So are you in college, or have you graduated? AI is for "alumnae" who have graduated and not for women still in school.

And just because the groups don't have houses doesn't mean that the system isn't very strong. MANY schools don't have houses for their social fraternities/sororities.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by SmartBlondeGPhB

So are you in college, or have you graduated? AI is for "alumnae" who have graduated and not for women still in school.

And just because the groups don't have houses doesn't mean that the system isn't very strong. MANY schools don't have houses for their social fraternities/sororities.

Ditto on the second part. My school didn't have houses and women were about 16% greek. That's not half bad (according to that US World Reports thing)

I do believe she's out of undergrad and starting grad school. I think.

[Tom Earp]

Welcome to G C!

AIing is some what new to many Sorority GLOs, but it seems to be expanding a little at a time.

Each has their own program about becoming an AI.

Many points have been brought up through out this thread so check it out.

AIing is not like recruitment at the undergrad level and can take a lot of more time to acquire.

But as you read some of the AI members posts, You can find out how long it has taken and how rewarding it can be. But in the end, it is up to you to inquire and why you want to be envolved.

Good luck in your quest and keep us updated.

[Jimmy Choo]

Best of luck to you if you do decide to pursue AI. Keep an open mind during this process! The threads that are stickied to the top of this forum are the best things! Read them, they will be a huge help to you if you go foward.