Transfer Questions

[DSTCHAOS]

I can understand the problem with "frat" for nonNPHC fraternities. It holds a certain negative connotation and image. An image of the "frat party" and "frat boys" and stuff that has been asociated with certain types of groups.

Regarding forming bonds, it's not even about forming bonds at the new school to me. I think it's a total waste of that chapter's time and effort for you to pursue membership knowing that you may transfer. In the NPHC, a lot of chapters will not accept applicants who are graduating or frown upon new initiates who transfer if they knew they were going to transfer. Like, why form bonds when you aren't even going to contribute to the chapter? Someone else would've loved to have been chosen in your place. I don't know how nonNPHC chapters handle this.

I know new members who found out after they crossed that they had to transfer for some reason. This is different than going into it knowing you are basically doing a driveby.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

I can understand the problem with "frat" for nonNPHC fraternities. It holds a certain negative connotation and image. An image of the "frat party" and "frat boys" and stuff that has been asociated with certain types of groups.

Regarding forming bonds, it's not even about forming bonds at the new school to me. I think it's a total waste of that chapter's time and effort for you to pursue membership knowing that you may transfer. In the NPHC, a lot of chapters will not accept applicants who are graduating or frown upon new initiates who transfer if they knew they were going to transfer. Like, why form bonds when you aren't even going to contribute to the chapter? Someone else would've loved to have been chosen in your place. I don't know how nonNPHC chapters handle this.

I know new members who found out after they crossed that they had to transfer for some reason. This is different than going into it knowing you are basically doing a driveby.

Or MIPing an alumnae chapter knowing you were moving in a month. we had five initiates from our line before his one that moved out of state within a year--one literally two weeks after initiation. And the others had been planning their moves. That left four in the chapter.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

Or MIPing an alumnae chapter knowing you were moving in a month. we had five initiates from our line before his one that moved out of state within a year--one literally two weeks after initiation. And the others had been planning their moves. That left four in the chapter.

Leaving small chapters high and dry is the pits.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Leaving small chapters high and dry is the pits.

No, I meant four of that line. We have 100+ chapter members and another 150+ sorors in our roster. LOL But still all of that work and to not get much contribution from that line ticked us off.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

No, I meant four of that line. We have 100+ in our chapter. LOL

LOL.

I'm claustrophobic.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

LOL.

I'm claustrophobic.

The meeting room is plenty big, but sometimes I want to bust out of chapter meeting, if you know what I mean.