update on my recruitment week so far...

SthrnZeta · #1 09-19-2007, 09:10 AM

What about AI? I know that I would feel uncomfortable rushing as a 25 year old and much more comfortable with alums who were more likely to be my age. I'm not trying to discourage you from rushing, just saying how I'd feel. I mean, I rushed as a sophomore and my pledge class was full of upperclassmen, so I was lucky, but subsequent pledge classes were mostly freshman and the longer I stayed a collegiate, the older I felt next to them. We had some older sisters in our chapter and they eventually kinda formed their own little group so I know they felt a little different from us, some even acted like they didn't need to participate in everything. That's another story though. My point is, would AI be an option? You have an associates but not a BA so I'm not sure if it would be allowed in some groups...?

aopirose · #2 09-19-2007, 09:14 AM

Let’s not bring up AI because it is not a solution or an option for most people.

AlphaFrog · #3 09-19-2007, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SthrnZeta

What about AI? I know that I would feel uncomfortable rushing as a 25 year old and much more comfortable with alums who were more likely to be my age. I'm not trying to discourage you from rushing, just saying how I'd feel. I mean, I rushed as a sophomore and my pledge class was full of upperclassmen, so I was lucky, but subsequent pledge classes were mostly freshman and the longer I stayed a collegiate, the older I felt next to them. We had some older sisters in our chapter and they eventually kinda formed their own little group so I know they felt a little different from us, some even acted like they didn't need to participate in everything. That's another story though. My point is, would AI be an option? You have an associates but not a BA so I'm not sure if it would be allowed in some groups...?

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Let’s not bring up AI because it is not a solution or an option for most people.

Ditto...let's not go there...

BUT...I'm pretty sure that NPC rules prevent anyone who's eligible for undergrad rush to AI, anyway, so I think it's a moot point.

LPIDelta · #4 09-19-2007, 10:40 AM

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BUT...I'm pretty sure that NPC rules prevent anyone who's eligible for undergrad rush to AI, anyway, so I think it's a moot point.

Um I am not sure NPC has such a rule--I didn't think there were any "rules" when it comes to AI??

But back to the poster--I totally agree with 33. If you go in thinking that you're going to gain some experience as a "counselor" you may not be what the sororities are look for. No one wants to join a sorority with their mom. You have to do this because you want the sorority experience--because you want to do service, be a leader, get involved on campus, otherwise its not genuine.

If being an advisor is something you're interested in, there are other ways to get there.

That said, I have worked with groups in two instances where there were members that were older than me (in their 30s and 40s). They have been successful because they understand that they are members just like the other sisters--they don't try to take over things. I have appreciated them because they don't normally "do drama" so they help difuse situations, without being too mom-like.

NutBrnHair · #5 09-19-2007, 11:15 AM

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BUT...I'm pretty sure that NPC rules prevent anyone who's eligible for undergrad rush to AI, anyway, so I think it's a moot point.

NPC has absolutely NO rules which would address membership eligibility for any group. NPC is more like the United Nations (except with less power).

SthrnZeta · #6 09-19-2007, 11:19 AM

Alpha, you're probably right on that point. I'm sure as I spend more time on GC, I'll realize what's an attack and what's not

AlphaFrog · #7 09-19-2007, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

NPC has absolutely NO rules which would address membership eligibility for any group. NPC is more like the United Nations (except with less power).

I was given this info by a LC. Certainly not infallible.

UWO_2007 · #8 09-19-2007, 11:28 AM

for those of us that are greek challanged... what is an LC?

texas*princess · #9 09-19-2007, 09:21 AM

Everytime someone says "What about AI?" a baby kitten dies.

THINK OF THE KITTENS!!!!!

AlphaFrog · #10 09-19-2007, 09:24 AM

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baby kitten

As opposed to an adult kitten??

Just kidding.

MysticCat · #11 09-19-2007, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SthrnZeta

What about AI?

You'll understand after a little more time here.

AlphaFrog · #12 09-19-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MysticCat

You'll understand after a little more time here.

LOLZ!!

33girl · #13 09-19-2007, 09:49 AM

Ok, let's all get on the same page. UWO_2007 has an associate degree. That is NOT the same as a bachelor's degree, so all the questions about "can someone with a bachelor's degree pledge" are moot. And ya know what? I'm sure there are sororities out there in nontraditional environments who HAVE pledged women who already have a bach degree...because they liked her and wanted her to join. If a sorority wants you and you want them....they will usually fight for you, including going to their nationals and the school and asking if it's OK. If they just say "aw shucks, you can't pledge" and don't pursue it further...well guess what? THEY DON'T WANT YOU THERE.

From all I've heard about the UW schools, and from what GCers who are alums of those schools say, this is NOT a traditional envirnment. She's not at Ole Miss or LSU. I doubt everyone pledges first semester freshman year.

Now, on the other side of the coin...UWO_2007, I think you have to stop seeing yourself in the "counselor" role if you want the sororities to accept you. I mean, I'm 40, one of my good friends is 25, and we interact on the exact same level...I certainly would never refer to her as a "young adult." It's kind of condescending. I don't think you are meaning to do this, and maybe you aren't in real life, but your posts are coming across a little like that. If you think you'll really enjoy the majority of sorority activities then that's fine, but you're not going to be thought of very highly if you're always the one acting "older and wiser." You're going to be the 30 year old buzzkill.

SthrnZeta · #14 09-19-2007, 09:54 AM

Thank you, 33, I think that was the point I was trying (unsuccessfully) to make!

FloridaTish · #15 09-19-2007, 09:40 AM

God's Nightgown! As an AI initiated 2 years ago, I now begin to cringe everytime I see the "Maybe you should consider AI" or "You can Always AI" posts that pop up.

I was fortunate with my experience as an alumnae initiate. I didn't go searching for it (I actually didn't know AI even exsisted) and now from the persepective of having been initiated and my experience as an active Alum, I don't see it as a fall back plan for women who don't have a successful rush. The experiences are totally different...

Just my 2 cents from the AI perspective...