Disaffiliation

[sunnydelight]

Hello GC,

I have been a browser of this forum for a while now and I had a burning question to ask. PC-iness not required. I want honest opinions on this matter.

About 4 years ago, I joined a young, social national sorority that does not belong to any umbrella organizations (NPC, NPHC, IFC, NIC, NAFLO, etc). There was only one undergraduate chapter in the entire state. I deactivated my membership after a semester of being in the sorority. In the time that I was active, I did alot (if not, the most) for my chapter ie. community service, social events, etc.

Now you maybe wondering why I chose to disaffiliate? My heart was not in it. I should have depledged, but at the time I did think about, some personal matters came up which temporarily distracted me from depledging and I continued till the end. I didn't know that I was unhappy, because I kept myself pretty busy. It was when I stepped back that I became aware that I didnt really love the organization I was apart of, and I would be cheating myself and my organization for continuing to hold up the chirade. I do love the former sisters that I came to know, however. So I left! My disaffiliation is as if I never pledged the sorority in the first place. I feel that I have made the right decision for myself and the organization.

Now it's been about 3 years since my departure, and I've been doing research (properly) and I am interested in a GLO org in specific in the grad level for the right reasons.

Will my undergraduate past come back to haunt me? Should I disclose that I "used" to be a member of a social org in undergrad or should I practice the "Answer only when asked" policy?


PS: I am considering waiting 2 more years to pursue, FYI.

sorry for the essay! Feel free to PM if you must!