Parent Troubles...

[mscongeniality1]

Okay, here is an update/a little more information:

Grades=the sorority I want to join is ranked 4th out of 20ish houses at my school, and their GPA average is a 3.1, maybe slightly higher. Plus, while I was at the house for recruitment activites, I noticed that a lot of the girls would drop by and chat for a little bit and then say, "Okay, well, I need to go study now!" which made me feel better about that. Also, I was involved in a LOT of activites in high school (choir, theatre, dance team, National Honor Society), so it's been really strange for me NOT to be involved in some sort of activity. Actually, it's really made me lazy as far as doing my homework because I think I'm the type of person that has to schedule out my time, etc. My major is speech, language, and hearing sciences, so it's not an "easy major" but it isn't engineering or anything extremely time consuming. I've been through one round of exams/projects and have come out with mostly Bs and a few As, but I think this has a lot to do with adjusting to college-level work, and I think my grades will improve in time.

Money=I think my dad was just worried about extra costs coming up, but I talked to a girl in the house today while we were tailgating and she said everything is included in the "in-house active fee" like food, room and board, dues, etc. so I think it will be fine.

My mom=Yeah...I think she was just worried that I was making a sudden decision and that I was being influenced by other people (I know 3 girls from my high school in the house right now) and she just wanted to make sure I was thinking for myself. The fact is, all 3 of those girls pretty much told me to make my own decision, rather than the 1000 or so people that discouraged me! Anyway, I'm not a huge party-girl anyway so I don't think I'd get sucked into that lifestyle. My biggest personal fear was that I wouldn't see any of my old friends again.

If you've read this far, congratulations! Haha...I feel like I've written a book, but it's been a crazy emotional roller coaster. Last night I had a complete breakdown while hanging out with some friends, so one of my best friends took me off to the side and we actually wrote out a pro/con list about joining a sorority. (FYI, there were many, many more pros ) Plus, I just get a happy feeling when I reread my bid card (which I have done like a million times!). I've dragged it out long enough so I'll just tell you all: I'm an ALPHA GAMMA DELTA! Yay! (Oh, and I forgot to mention...my 19th birthday was on Thursday...talk about a sweet birthday present!)

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by mscongeniality1

If you've read this far, congratulations! Haha...I feel like I've written a book, but it's been a crazy emotional roller coaster. Last night I had a complete breakdown while hanging out with some friends, so one of my best friends took me off to the side and we actually wrote out a pro/con list about joining a sorority. (FYI, there were many, many more pros ) Plus, I just get a happy feeling when I reread my bid card (which I have done like a million times!). I've dragged it out long enough so I'll just tell you all: I'm an ALPHA GAMMA DELTA! Yay!

Welcome Baby Squirrel. We are so proud to have you as a pledge!

[AOII Angel]

Congratulations to the new AGD! And, Happy Birthday!

[AnatraAmore]

Awww... congrats and Happy Birthday to our newest GC Alpha Gamma Delta!

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by mscongeniality1

Okay, here is an update/a little more information:

I've dragged it out long enough so I'll just tell you all: I'm an ALPHA GAMMA DELTA! Yay! (Oh, and I forgot to mention...my 19th birthday was on Thursday...talk about a sweet birthday present!)

Welcome!! Come on over to the Alpha Gam forum and introduce yourself!

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by mscongeniality1

I'm an ALPHA GAMMA DELTA! Yay! (Oh, and I forgot to mention...my 19th birthday was on Thursday...talk about a sweet birthday present!)

Yay!! Congratulations and welcome to a lifetime of sisterhood! And Happy Birthday!!!!!

[mscongeniality1]

Thanks so much for the words of encouragement! I'm really excited for Bid Night tomorrow. I've been searching for a black dress (since I wasn't expecting an occasion to dress up, I didn't bring anything fancier than a sundress!), which has been pretty crazy but it makes me realize how generous people are on my floor! I just...ah! I'm excited! Words cannot describe it...

[xoheatherxo]

bid day is soooo exciting!!! makes me kinda miss mine even though i could tell you minute for minute what happened and it was about 6 years ago!! have a lot of fun and enjoy your new member period and enjoy yourself when you become an active!!! AGD is lucky to have you!

[skylark]

Something to keep in mind: part of recruitment is (re)education on what greek life can be, and your parents didn't go through any of that. Often, it can take a while to bring family up to speed on what it is all about. In time, even if they haven't been turned around 100%, they will at least see that it is important to you and is not going to change who you are or your values.

[mscongeniality1]

So...I just got back from my bid night...and I don't know, I had a good time, but I felt a little let down, I guess. It was sad because both of my pledge moms couldn't make it, so I felt slightly lonely...and then after all the "hoo-hah" was over, a girl who joined by COB a couple years ago came and told us COBers that it was kind of difficult to just jump right in and get caught up with all the other girls. It kind of worried me because I'm not an extrovert by nature...

I definitely don't want to just give up, you know? I WILL give this a try...

[SWTXBelle]

Hang in there - how often do instantly bond with anyone? The more time you spend with your sisters, the more at home you will feel - just be yourself, spend as much time as you can with them, and enjoy your new member period!