From colony to getting chartered - what happens if a sorority won't get chartered?

[agzg]

Originally Posted by ILove2BGreek

Well, that just sucks.

I just feel really betrayed because I really wanted to be a part of my organization for the four years that I am at my university and now I will not be a part of it for at least two years and that will most likely completely change both my university and sorority experience.

Would it be better to now completely disaffiliate from my organization or is the prospect of being an alumni a better option? I just don't know if I want to even be a part of an organization who does "that" to its members ...

I really don't know how I should feel right now.

It does suck, but I would recommend that you don't terminate your membership. If the colony is closed and you become an alumna, you get to decide your level of involvement, including whether or not you participate with an alumnae chapter or club way down the road.

While it's disappointing that you won't get the full four-year collegiate experience, there are lots of opportunities to be as involved as you want to be as an alumna. It's not a perfect option, but a good "fall back" in case you miss your organization once the wound has started to heal.

Just like initiation, termination is an act that cannot be undone for many organizations. So whatever way you decide to go, think about it very carefully.

[thetalady]

Originally Posted by agzg

It does suck, but I would recommend that you don't terminate your membership. If the colony is closed and you become an alumna, you get to decide your level of involvement, including whether or not you participate with an alumnae chapter or club way down the road.

While it's disappointing that you won't get the full four-year collegiate experience, there are lots of opportunities to be as involved as you want to be as an alumna. It's not a perfect option, but a good "fall back" in case you miss your organization once the wound has started to heal.

Just like initiation, termination is an act that cannot be undone for many organizations. So whatever way you decide to go, think about it very carefully.

This is REALLY, REALLY great advice. I hope you will take it to heart and believe Azgz. Some things in our lives get no "do overs". Sorority membership is one of them. In the long run, it really is better to be an alumna than to quit your membership entirely. Hang in there.