Should I initiate at a non-local college or try for alumnae initiation elsewhere?

[Cheerio]

Originally Posted by thetalady

I hate to say that there are so many moving parts to this that it is kind of impossible to know what to tell you.

What one of us might do is not really relevant to you and what you want.

You probably don't have much time to decide, since I am sure initiation is coming up fast.

Do some soul searching and maybe a plus/ minus list of the pros and cons of each choice.

I do wonder about another option... initiate with the GLO that you got the bid from.

Then if you cannot transfer to be active in the collegiate chapter, is there an alumnae organization of that sorority that you can participate in?

I wish you well!

I agree with thetalady, you need time to sit alone quietly and soul search by reviewing all the personal puzzle pieces relevant to your final decision.

Your new sorority sisters may be of service to you with guidance toward your decision. Be not afraid to grasp their hands and engage their minds as you lift yourself toward the future. People join people, and they chose you for a specific purpose.

[newtotheu]

Originally Posted by Cheerio

I agree with thetalady, you need time to sit alone quietly and soul search by reviewing all the personal puzzle pieces relevant to your final decision.

Your new sorority sisters may be of service to you with guidance toward your decision. Be not afraid to grasp their hands and engage their minds as you lift yourself toward the future. People join people, and they chose you for a specific purpose.

I had not thought about talking to my new collegiate sisters about this. I don't want to string them along if I won't get to move across the country anytime soon, but I also really want to be a part of their group if I somehow can.

I do need to do some soul searching and thinking about what's best on a number of levels.

[Cheerio]

Originally Posted by newtotheu

I had not thought about talking to my new collegiate sisters about this. I don't want to string them along if I won't get to move across the country anytime soon, but I also really want to be a part of their group if I somehow can.

I do need to do some soul searching and thinking about what's best on a number of levels.

You appear, from some of your posts, to have researched your subject well, and will likely have little problem sorting out a good future.

Best of luck, and if you feel comfortable let us know how your situation progresses.

[newtotheu]

Originally Posted by Cheerio

You appear, from some of your posts, to have researched your subject well, and will likely have little problem sorting out a good future.

Best of luck, and if you feel comfortable let us know how your situation progresses.

Thanks. I have tried to research AI and anything I could online but advice here has given me more to think about too. I didn't realize AI could take years, even though I had read it was rare or lengthy for some groups. I wasn't originally thinking of 3+ years for the process. I know it probably seems strange to even think about greek life during my family situation, but my parent's health went south super quick and I had liked the idea of a local chapter for some social support too. It's good to know AI would be years so that wouldn't be what I was looking for, and I still hope I can move across the country to my college for a proper college/greek experience if my family's situation improves.

I plan to talk to my collegiate chapter about moving/situation so I'll update after that.