Should I try to participate in colonization?

KSUViolet06 · #1 01-23-2008, 12:22 AM

I definitely think you should participate in colony recruitment.

Colonies generally take a mix of different class levels.

Leadership experience is something that new colonies look for in juniors and seniors. It shows that they have potential to take on positions within the colony and really help it develop into a thriving chapter. It would be a good idea to get involved on campus now and possibly get some leadership experience.

violetpretty · #2 01-23-2008, 12:27 AM

Colonies will take a "cross section" of what a typical chapter would be composed of to give it balance. If they filled the colony with nothing but freshmen, think about it, the chapter would stay a similar size for a few years, they'd have few new members subsequent semesters (openings only for early graduating, transferring, leaving school, and withdrawing), and then when that class graduates, CRASH!

You have nothing to lose by attending the meetings for the colonization and getting more information about the sorority nationally and the goals for the chapter at your campus.

Thetagirl218 · #3 01-23-2008, 12:40 AM

I was actually a founding sister of my chapter, and I was a first semester Senior. It was an amazing experience, and I would urge you to attend the meetings, if you are interested!
Many NPC sororities look for a mix of girls to start a colony. I would say mine was about 30% -40% juniors and seniors. If you have any further questions about the colony process, please don't hesitate to send me a private message.

Jimmy Choo · #4 01-23-2008, 12:45 AM

Yes you should check out the colony. A colony wants a mix of girls so your status may not be as big of a deal to them. Best of luck to you!

FSUZeta · #5 01-23-2008, 09:43 AM

yes-check the colony out.

Katmandu · #6 01-23-2008, 11:13 AM

Absolutely check it out. Colonies seek out a cross section of women on campus. They WANT women who are juniors and even seniors to provide leadership, diversity, balance and to prevent all of the women from graduating the same year. Having upperclass women also insures some alums from that chapter in the near future who will provide support.

Someone I know from my alumnae chapter was a founding member of her chapter and said it was an incredible experience. She was not a freshman .....

Good luck!