Getting Involved?

[Fleur de Lis]

You seem like an intelligent, ambitious woman who has a lot going for her. However, in your posts, there is a bit of desperation that comes across, like maybe you are trying too hard. Perhaps this comes across in real life, as well? Being in a competitive group will not validate you - in fact, it may very well cause you to doubt why you are there. (We've seen this SO many times with recent initiates). My advice is to RELAX! You will meet greeks at the gym, working a part-time job on campus, volunteering, and study groups. These are all great things that don't require an application. I think the sororities will care less about your resume, and more that you are an interesting person that happens to know a sister or two from class (or wherever). Even saying, "well, I'm a big movie buff, so I organize a movie night for me and my friends once a month" will be better than "my hobby is trying out for competitive clubs." :P Good luck and remember that college is a time to try new things and have fun!!!

[midnightlights]

Fleur de Lis - This type of advice was really helpful and reassuring. I feel like I've been caught up too much in how I can present myself in a few short words. I've just been thinking for a long time that those are the things interviewers are looking for -- how can I prove right now that I'm worth their time? I guess that's the part of myself that starting out in college has made me really nervous about. Making new starts and trying to make roots all over again is harder this time around. Nonetheless, I'm having the best time in college I could have imagined. I have great friends and I've had experiences I wouldn't trade for anything. That's the part of myself I would want someone to know -- but I can never shake the feeling that I have to prove that I'm worth that kind of respect.

This really makes me feel better. Sorry about sounding a little desolate, but thanks for reading and for the advice.

[sunnyhibiscus]

I'm not in a sorority, but what I can say is that there are so many organizations for you to join. I took a look at the organizations list. If I were at Georgia Tech, I would join the Surf Club, Gymnastics, Barbecue Club, and Anime O-Tekku (obviously) in a heartbeat. Origami Club and Sailing Club sounds fun also. I would even join something in my major. I'm sure that these organizations don't require an application and/or interview. Hey, I might start up one of these clubs at my school.

Try something new and relax. Who knows? You may like it. But most importantly, live your life.

[Thetagirl218]

I didn't go Greek until almost my Senior year! Because of this I had a lot of time to become involved in many different organizations on campus. While some I was a part of, such as Student Government do require certain processes to get in, there are many that do not!

All of the advice in this thread so far has been straight on! Join something that is your passion! There are many clubs out there for all different interests, including religious organizations, if that interested you.

I don't know the percentages on your campus, but for the most part these organizations are populated by both Greeks and non-Greeks.