Just Spring COBed, feel really disconnected

[LAblondeGPhi]

frostique - It sounds like you have such a good head on your shoulders, and that you've joined a great group of women. I wanted to add my two cents of encouragment:

1) I agree that formal recruitment (as a sister, recruiting others) is one of the most bond-tastic times for a chapter. Often it's when the previous year's new member classes really integrates with the older girls. So you have that to look forward to in the fall!

2) (I say this because many of us have experienced this in one way or another, and many new members post about said situations on these forums) In a chapter of 250, remember that not all of the sisters will know what's up as far as new COBs, and the new members from fall probably won't recognize all of the sisters yet anyway. If you ever have an encounter with a sister who seems less welcoming than others, she's probably a fall member who isn't sure if you're an older sister who came back from being abroad, an older member she just hasn't met yet, or a visitor to the house, etc. Confusion will happen at some point, so don't take it as any kind of reflection on you.

3) Formal recruitment will be a great time to build those conversation skills! I think that recruitment practice was the single most beneficial activity in my life for building those skills.

4) Ask your new member educator about what activities are coming up, and make an effort to go to them! Social events are always fun, but the activities where you get to know the sisters better are study marathons, sisterhood activities, IM sports games (playing or just cheering), studying/watching tv at the house, skit/competition preparation (Greek Week, Spring Fling, LipSync, etc.)

Good luck! I think you're going to have a great time!