Sorors, SFs, One & All

[Little32]

I have some questions for ALL BGLO sorority members. Did YOU join your sorority through a collegiate or alumnae chapter? I joined a graduate chapter.
A. Did you apply for membership during your college years? No
B. While waiting for the chance to join, what did you do in the meantime?Got a Ph.D, served the community, generally continued to live a very happy and full life.
C. While others around you were becoming members, how did you stay focused on the mission of joining the sisterhood that you felt lead to pursue?I just knew that I wanted to become a member of my sorority and that I would patiently persevere until I got an opportunity.

To ALL BGLO Sorority members, what advice would you give those who were not chosen this year for membership?

First, know that membership in any sorority is a luxury, not a necessity. Your life will go on even if you are not accepted for membership at this time. I waited seven years for my opportunity to join My sorority and, as I said above, continued to live my life and do those things that were important to me.
Second, keep persevering. If sorority membership is meant for you, your opportunity will come again. But you have to be ready to take advantage of it when it arises.
Finally, K.I.M. You will probably never know the reasons why you were not chosen for membership at this time. It is not useful to spend a lot of time speculating, being angry or bitter. I know everyone feels these feelings at least initially, but wallowing in them for too long is counterproductive in every way.