Cautiously dipping a toe in here...

[susan314]

Originally Posted by dukemama

Perhaps I am making the situation into something more catty than it should be, but that's the only possible explanation I can come up with. It seems like 20 women should be enough to recolonize, am I right?

Honestly, that number depends upon the campus. I'm not familar with Duke's Greek system to say. I'm an advisor at a medium-sized campus and 20 might be enough there (KD recolonized 2 years ago, but I don't know how many they had). However, AGD recently recolonized at Ohio State, and we had more than 50 (can't recall the exact number off the top of my head ) in the first new member class. It just really depends upon the campus culture - at a school where the average chapter size is 150+, 20 ladies would probably not be enough to start out with.

Since for the past year I've been working part-time strictly from home, I don't get nearly as much "adult interaction" as I did when I was at an office.

Ooh...I feel your pain there! I've struck more of a balance now (partially because of getting involved as an advisor in my new community), but it was an adjustment at first.

Are you still located in the South? (You don't have to reveal specifics - was just curious as to whether you were still in the south.)

[dukemama]

Originally Posted by susan314

Are you still located in the South? (You don't have to reveal specifics - was just curious as to whether you were still in the south.)

Nope...in SE Pennsylvania where my hubby is from.

[AlphaFrog]

At this point, I think non-collegiate is your best option. (As far as I'm concerned) You don't have the right intentions to be a good NPC AI candidate.

[twotimestalia]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

At this point, I think non-collegiate is your best option. (As far as I'm concerned) You don't have the right intentions to be a good NPC AI candidate.

I, for one, am GLAD I decided not to join a NPC group while in college. The selection process is a bunch of c***. Good Luck in whatever you choose to do Dukemama.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by twotimestalia

I, for one, am GLAD I decided not to join a NPC group while in college. The selection process is a bunch of c***. Good Luck in whatever you choose to do Dukemama.

Please, let's not generalize. I'm sure if you had joined you would find nothing wrong w/ the "bunch of crap" selection process.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by twotimestalia

I, for one, am GLAD I decided not to join a NPC group while in college. The selection process is a bunch of c***. Good Luck in whatever you choose to do Dukemama.

Are you sure you want to go there on GC, where 75% of the posters gained membership in their GLO through that "crappy" selection process???

[susan314]

Originally Posted by twotimestalia

I, for one, am GLAD I decided not to join a NPC group while in college. The selection process is a bunch of c***. Good Luck in whatever you choose to do Dukemama.

That's a pretty huge generalization. First of all, each group has their own membership criteria. Second of all, the "selection process" is very different for the different types of recruitment (formal, informal, COB, etc.). (I say different because you have more time to get to know people during some of the less structured forms of recruitment - of course, the standards/criteria should be consistent among each type.)

[sageofages]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

At this point, I think non-collegiate is your best option. (As far as I'm concerned) You don't have the right intentions to be a good NPC AI candidate.

I absolutely disagree. I think her story is compelling. Things and people happen in our life that make being in a GLO not right at the time, but it doesn't mean we can't GROW and be a great member.

My newest "little sis" was initiated on her birthday. I won't say which one, but she was older than 30 .

I am willing to talk with anyone interested in AI. (And those of you who were in a conversation with me before, please pm me....I had to drop off the face of the earth because of a family issue...which happily has improved so much...I am *back*)

Originally Posted by sageofages

I absolutely disagree. I think her story is compelling. Things and people happen in our life that make being in a GLO not right at the time, but it doesn't mean we can't GROW and be a great member.

My newest "little sis" was initiated on her birthday. I won't say which one, but she was older than 30 .

I am willing to talk with anyone interested in AI. (And those of you who were in a conversation with me before, please pm me....I had to drop off the face of the earth because of a family issue...which happily has improved so much...I am *back*)

We know who your little sister is.

You're the one who sponsors PNAMs you meet on GreekChat, right?

[PenguinTrax]

Let's not let this degrade into a discussion on membership selection practices. Please.

[sageofages]

Originally Posted by OTW

We know who your little sister is.

You're the one who sponsors PNAMs you meet on GreekChat, right?

Not every...just one or two

silly goose!

[dukemama]

Originally Posted by Jen

It only takes one bad apple to ruin the whole bunch.

To the OP - to ignore your best contact and best opportunity in favour of seeking help here is very shortsighted.

I hope I didn't give you the impression of "shopping" around on GC for a sorority to join -- that's not my intention. My original question simply asked about the typical ages of women who AI versus those who join non-collegiate organizations.

And honestly, I don't believe XYZ sorority IS my best opportunity regardless of what my friend said at our college reunion. I can't, with a clear conscience, attempt to join a group where I know specific members did not wish me to belong. It's a matter of personal pride, I guess.