How do people react when you mention you are involved as an alum

[AXiDTrish]

My parents don't get it, my friends in my new town don't get it either. My dad tells me to grow up, especially because I still wear my charm necklace, he tells me to get over it. I tell him over and over again that this is something that matters to me, and he'll just have to respect that.

I think it sucks that you have to justify your involvement with your parents on something that means so much to you. My parents didn't quite get it either....but 10 years later they've gotten the hint and support it wholeheartedly. Hopefully your parents will do the same. Chin up!

[KSUViolet06]

Anybody who knows me knows that Sigma was a big part of my college experience. They totally can see why I continue to support Sigma after graduation with both my money and time. Most of my college friends are Greeks themselves, so they "get it".

I come from a Greek family (mom and stepdad are NPHC org members), so of course my family is supportive. In fact, the dinnertable talk on Sundays is often about what everyone's grad or alumnae chapter is up to lately.