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Originally Posted by ASTalumna06
The point of having an open mind is having an open mind as a PNM. The sororities don't have to be as open. You know that you'll probably receive heavy cuts, which means you shouldn't automatically turn your back on a chapter that is willing to give you a chance.
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This is exactly what we mean when we say to have an open mind. It just means to be open to membership in EVERY chapter that invites you back EVERY day of recruitment. Once you are cut from a chapter, put them out of your head and be open and willing to explore membership with the options that are in front of you. Those chapters still on your invite list have seen something special in you and want to get to know you better. So keeping an open mind means that while you may not get tons of choices like some other PNMs may, you still have options.
A lot of girls drop out in the middle or at the end if they don't like their invite list. Keep things in perspective: this is ONE week of your life, you've only had a few minutes to talk to members in the chapters, and being cut means-- what? Your resume wasn't as flashy and you didn't get to meet every single sister in the chapter because of the limited time allowed by the parties-- you have nothing to lose by sticking it out until the end and getting to know more girls in the chapters who invite you back. Don't get hung up on certain sororities that everyone seems to think are the cool or top chapters. Focus on what is in front of you.
Honestly, if you're a reasonably decent person, as I am sure you are, you could fit in with any chapter at your school. Membership is what you make of it, and while other chapters may seems cooler or more elite than others, I assure you that they all diverse and have their equal share of drama, regrets, fun sisterhood, socials, philanthropy, and friendship. There's no "perfect" chapter where everyone is beautiful and gets along 24/7 and wins all the awards and accolades on campus. It's a big crazy mix no matter where you join. So know that no matter where you end up, you're getting an equivalent experience to the girl across the street.
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