Is 40 to old to join a sorority?

[CutiePie2000]

On the heels of the "My Little Pony", see if you can solve this very difficult rebus:

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CP2K dear, you're missing a key ingredient of your rebus:

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by CutiePie2000

On the heels of the "My Little Pony", see if you can solve this very difficult rebus:

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Funny how?

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

Funny how?

Well I thought it was funny

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by Tom Earp

Funny how?

Is that you holding that leaf blower, Tom Earp?!

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Is that you holding that leaf blower, Tom Earp?!

HAHAHAHAHA! I had that same thought!

[catiebug]

Oh thank God I wasn't the only one who thought that!!!

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Is that you holding that leaf blower, Tom Earp?!

[AOII_LB93]

Maybe this is just the mean person screaming inside me, but I thought it was funny.

Am I the only person here who thinks it's odd that a 40 year old would want to join a sorority with a bunch of 18-22 year olds and that they would have to come online to solicit advice?

This isn't happy pony rainbow land, if you want to blow sunshine up people's behinds, head that way.

Better yet, stay there.

[AOII_LB93]

Sorry in advance for the double post, but I saw this and wanted to hurl.

Originally Posted by DZRose

Maybe you could contact local alumnae chapters of the sororities in your area and speak to them about possibly becoming an alumnae initiate? You would still be able to share the experience of sisterhood, but get the benefit of hanging out with women who most likely have more in common with you than the younger members.

In my best Sigourney Weaver from Alien voice, "Kill me...please."

This is a bad idea...one should not solicit organizations for AI...AI is not for everyone, sorority life is not for everyone. This is why we are selective organizations.

Originally Posted by AOII_LB93

Maybe this is just the mean person screaming inside me, but I thought it was funny.

Am I the only person here who thinks it's odd that a 40 year old would want to join a sorority with a bunch of 18-22 year olds and that they would have to come online to solicit advice?

This isn't happy pony rainbow land, if you want to blow sunshine up people's behinds, head that way.

Better yet, stay there.

I recall my last semester as an undergrad, tabling during Fall Rush. We were approached by an older woman who expressed interest in attending one of our Rush events. We assumed (not thinking) that she was a grad student because she looked well into her 40s. She said she was getting her BA, but we still gave her that "well, we don't want you to come because you're OLD" look. She still came to one of the parties, but she got the hint when it was clear that she had absolutely nothing in common with the rushees and she left early.

So we were shallow and rude. So what? That was our way of thinking at 18-22 years old. But what are you gonna do about it? It's those 18-22 year olds who gets the final say in who's in and who isn't.

To the OP (if you're even still around), I'm going to be blunt and say that you probably shouldn't do it. That lady who came to our rush event was clearly humiliated. Unless you get off on that stuff, you probably shouldn't attempt to go through recruitment.

[DZRose]

Originally Posted by AOII_LB93

Sorry in advance for the double post, but I saw this and wanted to hurl.


In my best Sigourney Weaver from Alien voice, "Kill me...please."

This is a bad idea...one should not solicit organizations for AI...AI is not for everyone, sorority life is not for everyone. This is why we are selective organizations.

Ok, I'll bite, because I'm genuinely curious. So how is "soliciting" membership as an AI different from "soliciting" membership as a woman going through rush? Would seeking AI be any less selective?

This woman didn't get cut from rush earlier in her life, she never pledged or sought membership (or at least didn't state that she had in the original post) at another time. Because she decided to attend college later in her life, beyond an age someone would typically feel comfortable pledging a sororirity, we should penalize her for that by completely eliminating the opportunity to have sisterhood with women of her own age/common interests?

I realize that there are some VERY heated opinions on AI, and I'm really curious as to why that is. I know a couple women who were AI because they did not have the opportunity to be in a sorority as collegians but made excellent members after AI. I feel like the sorority is strengthened by the experiences and enthusiasm they brought with them.

Most of the posts on GC I've read opposing AI seem to indicate that NO ONE should be AI. Why is it there then?

[AOII_LB93]

Originally Posted by DZRose

Ok, I'll bite, because I'm genuinely curious. So how is "soliciting" membership as an AI different from "soliciting" membership as a woman going through rush? Would seeking AI be any less selective?

This woman didn't get cut from rush earlier in her life, she never pledged or sought membership (or at least didn't state that she had in the original post) at another time. Because she decided to attend college later in her life, beyond an age someone would typically feel comfortable pledging a sororirity, we should penalize her for that by completely eliminating the opportunity to have sisterhood with women of her own age/common interests?

I realize that there are some VERY heated opinions on AI, and I'm really curious as to why that is. I know a couple women who were AI because they did not have the opportunity to be in a sorority as collegians but made excellent members after AI. I feel like the sorority is strengthened by the experiences and enthusiasm they brought with them.

Most of the posts on GC I've read opposing AI seem to indicate that NO ONE should be AI. Why is it there then?

I've never said that no one should AI - I know a lot of wonderful women who are AIs in my own organization, but I think if one is going to go through the process they should have a connection with the organization in some way as opposed to just "seeking" membership in a sorority or fraternity because they feel like they missed out earlier in life. In my opinion, (not my fraternity's, or anyone elses - just want to be clear), a potential member for AI should be friends with a member, relatives with a member, or be helping the organization or perhaps philanthropy that the organization supports so that it would be a more meaningful invitation - plus most AIs are women who are already established in life (again, fine) but what can they bring to the table if they just decide on a whim, "I want to be in a sorority!" ?

It's not possible to compare "normal" recruitment with AI...it's apples and oranges. If anything, AI is more selective and a much more difficult and involved process. Suggesting AI to everyone who wants to join is a poor idea that many people on GC frown upon, myself included.

I wouldn't suggest to just anyone to join OES, JL, or any other organization, why would I suggest willy nilly to some random person that I have never met, don't know from Adam to go AI?

[AlphaFrog]

I still can't help but think, being that she's "afrikanscholar" that she's talking about NPHC. From what I've gathered, it still seems like it would be awkward for her to pledge an undergrad chapter, but it also seems that once she's graduated, it would be perfectly commonplace for her to try a Grad chapter.

[icicle22]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I still can't help but think, being that she's "afrikanscholar" that she's talking about NPHC. From what I've gathered, it still seems like it would be awkward for her to pledge an undergrad chapter, but it also seems that once she's graduated, it would be perfectly commonplace for her to try a Grad chapter.

I was thinking that too...no offense or anything, but by her name alone I thought she was black.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I still can't help but think, being that she's "afrikanscholar" that she's talking about NPHC. From what I've gathered, it still seems like it would be awkward for her to pledge an undergrad chapter, but it also seems that once she's graduated, it would be perfectly commonplace for her to try a Grad chapter.

I agree. I also differ slightly with DSTCHAOS in her assessment of commuter schools, but then again the only one I'm familiar with is UDC.

Of the girls I know on a recent sorority line at UDC, the youngest was 19 and the oldest was 40.