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06-03-2011, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by AzTheta
There is abundant information available regarding the (cognitive) developmental differences between a 17-18 year old freshman and a 21-22 year old senior. Light years of difference in terms of interests, maturity, perspective. Huge differences. That's one thing for you to consider.
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That's not what I was talking about at all. I was talking about juniors and seniors I knew who joined as opposed to the OP, not as opposed to freshmen.
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How were the older girls you knew 180 degrees from my way of thinking?
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I am looking for a lot of girls to befriend. I want to help more girls after they have had a hard day, help them realize how special they are, and as an upperclassmen possibly help them with anything I might be able to, whether it be academics or emotional, as well as participate in community service together.
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You sound more like a mom than a sister. The older (junior and senior) girls I knew who pledged were completely devoid of mom-like qualities - in other words, they were on the same level as the rest of the girls in the chapter.
Yes, it is fulfilling to feel like you're helping someone that way, but you can't come in as a pledge and start to do it. If that's what you're looking for, then again, I recommend that you try to grow the organization you already belong to.
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Maybe you should find a club you can join until you eventually graduate.
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She's already a member of a non-collegiate sorority.
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06-03-2011, 11:09 AM
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Question- you say above that you were a senior when you rushed in the spring. And you'll be a senior in the fall. Does that mean that you're graduating halfway through the year? Or that you'll be a 5th-year senior?
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06-10-2011, 01:45 PM
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Question- you say above that you were a senior when you rushed in the spring. And you'll be a senior in the fall. Does that mean that you're graduating halfway through the year? Or that you'll be a 5th-year senior?
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I just saw this. I will be graduating half-way through the year and then either starting grad school or a total new degree.
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06-10-2011, 02:01 PM
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I just saw this. I will be graduating half-way through the year and then either starting grad school or a total new degree.
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So now it is one semester of membership eligibility, in which you will be a new member, then an initiated active and then graduate and be an alumna?
As much as it pains me to say this, your odds of being offered a bid just shrank to an even smaller percentage (and they were not high to begin with, truthfully).
SMH. I do not understand at all why you would even pursue this.
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06-03-2011, 11:54 AM
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Well since I do have a strong desire to atleast give it my best shot at rush, what would you suggest?
"Right. So those seven months explain why you didn't decide to rush until your senior year. " In response to that yes, it does explain it because I went a community college my first 2 years which did not offer greek life.
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06-03-2011, 11:58 AM
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The Rho Deltas very strongly encouraged me to come back in the fall and rush.
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06-03-2011, 12:12 PM
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The Rho Deltas very strongly encouraged me to come back in the fall and rush.
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Of course they did. They want to see the smaller chapter grow and figure you'll end up there.
If you want to rush again, fine, it's up to you, but be prepared to have the same or worse result as the last time you rushed, UNLESS you have become close friends with some sorority members who will pull for you.
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06-03-2011, 12:12 PM
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33girl, I think you and I are looking at different sides of the same coin;I see your point(s) and agree with it/them. And I also think that combining viewpoints gives more information and fleshes out the conversation.
OP: go in with an open mind and accept the outcome, whatever it is. You cannot change your age/class standing/maturity level. So prepare yourself accordingly.
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06-03-2011, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 33girl
She's already a member of a non-collegiate sorority.
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I realize that but it's obviously not fulfilling her.
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Originally Posted by SassyBlonde
Well since I do have a strong desire to atleast give it my best shot at rush, what would you suggest?
"Right. So those seven months explain why you didn't decide to rush until your senior year. " In response to that yes, it does explain it because I went a community college my first 2 years which did not offer greek life.
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As usual, a PNM adds more information as her motives are questioned. Funny you never thought to mention it before but latched right on to that boyfriend thing. Now I'm just waiting for the tale of your entire family being wiped out in a fiery accident and how your recovery from bubonic plague delayed your sorority dreams.
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The Rho Deltas very strongly encouraged me to come back in the fall and rush.
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Everyone loves you and is encouraging you to re-rush. WTF did you need GreekChat for?
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06-03-2011, 12:45 PM
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What is with all of the "I'm a senior but I REALLY have always wanted to join a sorority!!!" posts lately?
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06-03-2011, 01:11 PM
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What is with all of the "I'm a senior but I REALLY have always wanted to join a sorority!!!" posts lately?
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I know. It's getting pretty ridiculous, especially since every one of them has to start a thread to espouse their unique snowflake virtues and totally unique situation.
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06-03-2011, 01:54 PM
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Call me crazy, but the chapter I advise wouldn't even be allowed to take a senior, regardless of semester.
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06-03-2011, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by groovypq
Call me crazy, but the chapter I advise wouldn't even be allowed to take a senior, regardless of semester.
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Seriously?
Pardon me being judgmental, but that's fucked up.
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06-03-2011, 09:43 PM
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Seriously?
Pardon me being judgmental, but that's fucked up.
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Not if you have a house to keep full. A senior is most likely never going to live in.
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06-04-2011, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby
Not if you have a house to keep full. A senior is most likely never going to live in.
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Then if that's the case, there should be a chapter bylaw that says "all members regardless of class standing must live in the house for x semesters." If Suzy Senior can't fulfill that, then don't give her a bid. But don't not give her a bid because of her class status. That can really put you on the hook if someone wants to say you're discriminating. I mean, Frieda Freshman might not be able to live in the house and do her part, so she shouldn't get a bid either.
Nothing is a "sure thing."
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