Does a 21 year old grad student have a chance?

[disasterscookie]

There is an Alumnae Initiate option of course, where you could be initiated as an alumnae but your involvement would be with the alumnae chapter more. If you go to Recruitment there is an entire 11 pages on AI that you could read and see if you think this option is for you. But be warned, I have been looking into it myself, reading the forum, going to HQ websites, and this process has taken some a matter of months, but it has taken others up to 5 years. It is not for the weak of heart. Make sure it is something you really want.

If you would like, since people don't really like posting them on threads, you can PM me and I could tell you the couple of chapters that do sometimes accept grad student members, that way you could see if they are on your campus and focus on them.

[fantASTic]

Originally Posted by disasterscookie

There is an Alumnae Initiate option of course, where you could be initiated as an alumnae but your involvement would be with the alumnae chapter more. If you go to Recruitment there is an entire 11 pages on AI that you could read and see if you think this option is for you. But be warned, I have been looking into it myself, reading the forum, going to HQ websites, and this process has taken some a matter of months, but it has taken others up to 5 years. It is not for the weak of heart. Make sure it is something you really want.

If you would like, since people don't really like posting them on threads, you can PM me and I could tell you the couple of chapters that do sometimes accept grad student members, that way you could see if they are on your campus and focus on them.

No. DO NOT think that AI is something you do. AI is not considered a viable option for women who simply did not pledge while in college.

Disasterscookie: You would do well to take heed of this too, especially because you AREN'T a member and therefore should NOT be giving membership advice.

[33girl]

Here's an idea. Take 4 years to finish your undergrad instead of 3 and join a sorority as an undergrad. It sounds like you are finally waking up and realizing you missed a lot by cramming 4 years into three.

And no, disasterscookie is NOT an NPC member, and even if she was, it is not her place to share the names of the groups that do allow grad students if she's not a member of them. dc - feel free to disseminate all the info about O Phi A you want, but honestly, it needs to stop there.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by disasterscookie

There is an Alumnae Initiate option of course, where you could be initiated as an alumnae but your involvement would be with the alumnae chapter more. If you go to Recruitment there is an entire 11 pages on AI that you could read and see if you think this option is for you. But be warned, I have been looking into it myself, reading the forum, going to HQ websites, and this process has taken some a matter of months, but it has taken others up to 5 years. It is not for the weak of heart. Make sure it is something you really want.

If you would like, since people don't really like posting them on threads, you can PM me and I could tell you the couple of chapters that do sometimes accept grad student members, that way you could see if they are on your campus and focus on them.

The names of the sororities whose policies allow them to extend bids to grad students are actually in the thread I posted. It's no secret. However, I feel like it needs to be repeated that just because they are allowed, does not mean that they have to bid every grad student who shows interest.

I also feel as though it needs to be mentioned that AI is not the solution for not having pledged an NPC in college. Every woman who didn't pledge in college is not qualified to be an alumna initiate of an NPC sorority. Generally speaking, AI is the exception, and not the rule when it comes to joining an NPC.

Just because someone didn't join in college for whatever reason, doesn't mean they get to be an AI. There is alot more to it. I don't think this can be said enough.

[NutBrnHair]

I'd be interested to know which NPC groups allow graduate members -- I didn't know any did.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

I'd be interested to know which NPC groups allow graduate members -- I didn't know any did.

The thread I posted has the names in it.

[NutBrnHair]

Thanks, KSUV -- I saw your post right after I asked the question!

[aopirose]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

I also feel as though it needs to be mentioned that AI is not the solution for not having pledged an NPC in college. Every woman who didn't pledge in college is not qualified to be an alumna initiate of an NPC sorority. Generally speaking, AI is the exception, and not the rule when it comes to joining an NPC.

Just because someone didn't join in college for whatever reason, doesn't mean they get to be an AI. There is alot more to it. I don't think this can be said enough.

You're right.

[LadyLonghorn]

Originally Posted by disasterscookie

There is an Alumnae Initiate option of course, where you could be initiated as an alumnae but your involvement would be with the alumnae chapter more. If you go to Recruitment there is an entire 11 pages on AI that you could read and see if you think this option is for you. But be warned, I have been looking into it myself, reading the forum, going to HQ websites, and this process has taken some a matter of months, but it has taken others up to 5 years. It is not for the weak of heart. Make sure it is something you really want.

Originally Posted by disasterscookie

I know what is involved, I stated that I have been doing research. I never said that I knew everything about it, I was simply guiding her to information. I have read Navane's thread on AI and I know what is involved, but alas, as a student I didn't have the time to type it all out, hence why I directed her to the threads. I also stated that it was an option she could look into, not saying it was a sure thing, as recruitment, bids, etc. never really are. I figured if she read the thread, she would figure that out herself.

Originally Posted by disasterscookie

I just happen to be researching this and saw the thread, suggested a few things... what have you.

Not only are you weaving into the wrong lane, you are driving on the wrong side of the road. AI is not and never will be an "alternative" to not joining an NPC in college. No matter how much "research" you have done on the interwebz, you clearly DO NOT understand it. I'm astonished that you are researching and considering it for yourself at all. You are still in college. You left a multi cultural GLO. You failed to accept a bid during NPC recruitment and are now a new member of a service GLO. Please stop dispensing your "expert" advice on a subject you have no understanding of and have no business advising others about and concentrate on your studies and your current service GLO.

[kddani]

Originally Posted by LadyLonghorn

Not only are you weaving into the wrong lane, you are driving on the wrong side of the road. AI is not and never will be an "alternative" to not joining an NPC in college. No matter how much "research" you have done on the interwebz, you clearly DO NOT understand it. I'm astonished that you are researching and considering it for yourself at all. You are still in college. You left a multi cultural GLO. You failed to accept a bid during NPC recruitment and are now a new member of a service GLO. Please stop dispensing your "expert" advice on a subject you have no understanding of and have no business advising others about and concentrate on your studies and your current service GLO.

Amen.

Seriously. Disasterscookie- you and your advice are a DISASTER.
SHUT UP!

Stop spouting off about stuff you have no clue about, and that you have no business talking about.

OP- sorry for the hijack, but Ms. Disaster keeps on giving disastrous advice