I agree, Senusret. Therefore, I will answer this generally and informatively with no swerving into AKA lane.
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Originally Posted by intrstdboricua
Hi. I am in a bit of a dilemma right now and I was hoping that the wise and gracious sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority on this site would be able to help me 
Last semester (Fall 09) I became an official interest for a multicultural sorority (for example, such as a T.I.A.R.A or a W.I.L.D). However, I've learned that the sorority wasn't for me and I have disassociated myself from the sorority and the official interest group that was affiliated with it. I am now transferring to a school in the coming fall semester and I am going to attend rush for AKA.
Before I became an official interest, I was extremely interested in rushing AKA. However, I am of Latina descent and felt, as well as told by peers, that D9 organizations do not accept Latins. Is this entirely accurate? Another concern that I have is if my prior involvement with a NMGC organization will hurt my chances of receiving a bid -- what suggestions does anybody have on how I should go about introducing myself at the next rush and if I should mention that I used to be an interest for another org? |
NPHC sororities do not do "bids."
In general, what does "official interest" mean? At what point does the interest become "official?" Were you recognized through a formal and documented process as undergoing a membership process or as a candidate for membership?
33girl already answered your first question, but the fact that you would think/ask that question lets me know you aren't ready to pursue membership in an NPHC sorority. Research before you approach the AKAs and embarass yourself. And "research" does not include asking us questions.
Other than that:
(1) How do you know that the school you're about to transfer to in the Fall (you haven't transferred yet) is having an AKA rush?
(2) Why would you mention that you used to be an interest for another org, especially another org at another school? No snarkiness intended, does that make sense to you? If there was no formal and documented aspirant process, why would you volunteer unnecessary info. Just say that you have been researching and also researched a LGLO. This will let them know that you know the similarities and differences across these organizations.
(3) So, not only don't volunteer the info, but do not talk about your former interest because it can lead to aspirant cliches like "XYZ wasn't for me because (insert reason)...." and then you start perceivably bashing the other org. Something doesn't have to be bad just because it isn't for you; and you never know who you may offend in the new group by speaking negatively on the other group.
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