Going Alum

[dzandiloo]

Originally Posted by MTSUGirlie

I am a 5th year senior which is why I was asking. I can and will still attend meetings but I do not like the thought of being held responsible financially for other events I miss due to my clinical assignment like I was last year. It cost me a fortune!

You definitely need to talk to your CCD (is it still Cindy?) about taking alum status by virtue of your 5th year senior classification. Unless things have changed very recently, please note that once you go alum, regardless of the reason, you are 100% alum, and are not allowed to attend the collegiate chapter meetings or activities without express invitation of the chapter (again, this may have changed in recent years, but I don't think so). Don't mean to sound harsh or discouraging, but since your comments state you will still attend meetings, I wanted to make sure it was clear that you would not be able to....some women don't understand the finality of going alum...only temp alum (which is granted for student teachers, those studying abroad, and I believe some internships) allows for a collegian to be relieved of the financial burden for a short time (but it also means temp alums don't get to attend the chapter activities during that time, IIRC).

The good news is, if you go 5th year or even emergency alum, you can join your local alum chapter once you are granted alumnae status-good standing, and participate in their activities (which bring lower dues, and less time-consuming activities). Being alum is very rewarding in a different way...and you'll be an alum for many more years that collegian!

Anyway, long story short, your CCD is the best source of information on this topic. I'm sure she deals with someone in the same or similar situation every semester. Good luck w/all those hours & your internship (and you wedding planning, of course!).