Becoming an Advisor while still at college?

[ASTalumna06]

First of all, because of the way you phrased your question, none of us really know the relation you have to this person attempting to become an advisor. Are you at College A, B or C? Are you an active sister or an alumnae member? All of this will determine whether or not you have any kind of a say in what goes on with College C's advisory board.

Anyway, I would be very against her becoming an advisor right now. I'm coming up on my 5th year of membership, and I became the Recruitment Advisor for my chapter a year and a half after graduation. I am still learning new things all the time. I can't imagine being an ADVISOR after less than 2 years as an initiated sister.

That being said, what is the procedure for choosing advisors? I don't know if this is a rule of my sorority nationally, but I know that in my chapter, as the final step in accepting an advisor, the chapter has to vote to allow a person to serve in that role. I would find out what the process is for someone to become an advisor.

Also... is the chapter at College C desperate for advisors? If they aren't, it might not even be an issue.

[alphalove13]

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[33girl]

Originally Posted by Zeta13Girl

While she can't be an active member in the chapter and hold positions I don't think their is anything wrong with the sisters inviting her to attend philanthropy, community service, sporting, or founder's day activities if she is looking to bond with sisters her age.

This. I think it is more the fellowship and sisterhood she is looking for, rather than a burning passion to "advise."