PNM Interviews

[CyanSun15]

Originally Posted by thetalady

This answer focusing on philanthropy will immediately be seen for the BS answer that it is. The interviewing women want to know how can you help THIS chapter. How can you be a leader and dedicated to support your sisters, and be there to enthusiastically participate in chapter activities, not some crap about national philanthropy.

Wait.. philanthropy and community service are big reasons why I want to join a sorority but I shouldn't say that? I know it sounds cliche but even if I'm being honest that's not something that should be mentioned?

[33girl]

Saying "I have a cousin with special needs so I went to Special Olympics a few times, it's a great organization" - yes.

Relating EVERY SINGLE CONVERSATION to the group's national philanthropy - no.

As hopingtobe said, if it comes across that all you care about is philanthropy and sisterhood is a poor second, they're going to wonder why you don't just cut to the chase and volunteer directly for the organization instead of wasting a bunch of $$ on sorority dues.

Think about how it would sound if you were dating someone and all that person could or would talk about with you was your volunteer involvement with Meals On Wheels.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Think about how it would sound if you were dating someone and all that person could or would talk about with you was your volunteer involvement with Meals On Wheels.

I once went out with a guy who couldn't go more than five minutes without mentioning he worked at Goldman Sachs.

/hijack

Again, OP, the women in the sororities are looking to make friends. If you have general social anxiety, the way to overcome that is not to prepare canned answers, it's to practice being social. Perhaps you can practice making small talk with people at work or school or something so you get the hang of it and get less nervous doing it.