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[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Originally Posted by bibelot

I will pursue my dream of joining the sorority that I admire, one way or the other...and it's up to them, not you, to tell me yes or no. Period.

Which they already did when they dropped you.

As an alumna member I seriously question any woman who went to a college with a large/active Greek system and didn't end up joining then and then wants to AI.

[indygphib]

Originally Posted by SmartBlondeGPhB

As an alumna member I seriously question any woman who went to a college with a large/active Greek system and didn't end up joining then and then wants to AI.

Ditto.

[SWTXBelle]

It never occurred to me - until I joined Greek Chat - that women would ever pursue AI. I've helped two women to AI, and in both cases the alumnae chapter approached them. I firmly believe it should be an honour - an invitation extended from the alumnae chapter to a woman they already know meets our high ideals.
Any Pi Phis wish to weigh in on this?

[carnation]

It seems like we rarely AI women. They tend to be people like Barbara Bush and prominent local leaders and descendants of founders.

[skylark]

Originally Posted by SmartBlondeGPhB

I seriously question any woman who went to a college with a large/active Greek system and didn't end up joining then and then wants to AI.

I agree - AI should be done in limited circumstances, otherwise, in what way will a sorority be distinguished from say, the Junior League? I think AI is proper when either: (a) the woman never had the opportunity to join because of the school she was at, finances, or some other circumstances (NOT including women that only wanted to be in ONE sorority and so didn't maximize their options during recruitment), and/or (b) there is a collegiate chapter that really needs an advisor, this woman is an ideal advisor and willing to commit.

As someone who has gone through law school, I can't imagine being in my last year and wanting to take on an additional non-law related committment. Is AI your dream or is your dream something that you missed out on? Your dream of being a collegiate sorority member is something that has come and passed, so is AI really something that could fulfill your dreams? Does it fit into your future after law school?