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

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by NYCMS

At this point I'm not sure what to think - but one thing I've noticed is that the OP has gotten oodles of great input and advice. Oodles. And it seems the same questions from OP keep being raised. Bottom line? You have a bid. You have no guarantee of receiving an invitation for AI, just as not everyone gets a bid. AI can take years. And as wonderful as it is, it does not offer the same experience as being a member of a collegiate chapter.

In short, you're looking at a future that might not happen versus a 'present' that already is what you want, despite being across the country.

Amen amen!

With the added benefit that if you don't actually attend the school and do matriculate elsewhere (or not enroll in a college with your chapter), you will be considered an alum of that group and can join any alum group of your org that you live near. So you will get BOTH experiences, though the college one will be virtual.

[newtotheu]

Originally Posted by Titchou

Amen amen!

With the added benefit that if you don't actually attend the school and do matriculate elsewhere (or not enroll in a college with your chapter), you will be considered an alum of that group and can join any alum group of your org that you live near. So you will get BOTH experiences, though the college one will be virtual.

I would indeed have both experiences, even if the collegiate experience might not be ideal (remote/virtual) or not long (if I'm not enrolled the next 3.5-4 years). I talked to the chapter president last night who was understanding and is going to talk to the chapter advisor and nationals about my options and about my absences for any in-person events they might have. She's also going to see if there's any local alumna chapters that I could somewhat connect with while I'm here too.