Curious

[Kansas City]

In my experience as a chapter advisor it seems that sorority members generally have it more together than the average college undergrad. If you're looking to help "lost" women, I'd suggest looking somewhere else. Perhaps an off-camups women's aid organization.

[ASTalumna06]

AST doesn't require an advisor to be a member of the sorority. HOWEVER... chapter advisors need approval through both the chapter AND the national VP. Also, these advisors are not able to attend any kind of ritual. They are not considered members at all, and their access to information is very limited. They are only expected to help the chapter when necessary. But they are also well respected members of the Greek community.

To give you an example of someone who is an advisor of one of our chapters who isn't a member... David Stollman http://www.campuspeak.com/speakers/stollman/

Please don't think that you can just "want to help students" and become an advisor for a chapter.

I became an advisor many years after becoming a member of my chapter, and I'm still learning new things every day.

This isn't a way into becoming a member of a sorority.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Kansas City

In my experience as a chapter advisor it seems that sorority members generally have it more together than the average college undergrad. If you're looking to help "lost" women, I'd suggest looking somewhere else. Perhaps an off-camups women's aid organization.

BUT THEN YOU DON'T GET THOSE CUTE LETTER SHIRTS!!!

[FSUZeta]

i think that you might find what you are seeking within junior league. the league i joined was very welcoming, had many committees to choose from and with over 300 members it was easy to find a smaller group of women with similar interests with which to cultivate friendships. since the league stresses bettering the commmunity in which they live, you can see the benefits of your hard work on a daily basis.

after your provisional year, you might be able to found a committee to mentor "at risk" college students, if one does not exist.

your provisional year will be a busy one, but fun-i would not pursue other membership in any organizations until i had completed those requirements.

[dukemama]

I agree with FSUZeta. From what I've read about the Junior League, the provisional year is very busy and carries a lot of expectations. I can't imagine how the OP would find time to devote to JL AND pursue AI. I get tired just thinking about it.