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Originally Posted by DZRose
Ok, I'll bite, because I'm genuinely curious. So how is "soliciting" membership as an AI different from "soliciting" membership as a woman going through rush? Would seeking AI be any less selective?
This woman didn't get cut from rush earlier in her life, she never pledged or sought membership (or at least didn't state that she had in the original post) at another time. Because she decided to attend college later in her life, beyond an age someone would typically feel comfortable pledging a sororirity, we should penalize her for that by completely eliminating the opportunity to have sisterhood with women of her own age/common interests?
I realize that there are some VERY heated opinions on AI, and I'm really curious as to why that is. I know a couple women who were AI because they did not have the opportunity to be in a sorority as collegians but made excellent members after AI. I feel like the sorority is strengthened by the experiences and enthusiasm they brought with them.
Most of the posts on GC I've read opposing AI seem to indicate that NO ONE should be AI. Why is it there then?
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I've never said that no one should AI - I know a lot of wonderful women who are AIs in my own organization, but I think if one is going to go through the process they should have a connection with the organization in some way as opposed to just "seeking" membership in a sorority or fraternity because they feel like they missed out earlier in life. In my opinion, (not my fraternity's, or anyone elses - just want to be clear), a potential member for AI should be friends with a member, relatives with a member, or be helping the organization or perhaps philanthropy that the organization supports so that it would be a more meaningful invitation - plus most AIs are women who are already established in life (again, fine) but what can they bring to the table if they just decide on a whim, "I want to be in a sorority!" ?
It's not possible to compare "normal" recruitment with AI...it's apples and oranges. If anything, AI is more selective and a much more difficult and involved process. Suggesting AI to everyone who wants to join is a poor idea that many people on GC frown upon, myself included.
I wouldn't suggest to just anyone to join OES, JL, or any other organization, why would I suggest willy nilly to some random person that I have never met, don't know from Adam to go AI?
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