Another SEC Recruitment Story, Cut Short

[sigmadiva]

Originally Posted by gatorgeneration

I'm kind of amazed at the responses I received; it's almost like I'm being criticized for going with a gut feeling. But I guess I may have been vague/worded my response incorrectly so here's an edit:

For one, I do appreciate others that have differing interests as me, but I would like to meet a handful of sisters that perhaps I could bond with over my own interests. And yes, my interests aren't very common. And for the record, several other houses I spoke with did have sisters interested in my uncommon hobbies. (I'd rather not mention them for identification reasons.)

Second, I would like to point out something I forgot to mention: I was invited to go back to the house and will be giving it one more go. I plan on speaking to some of the girls that were not there the other night; hopefully third time's the charm. I plan on going in with an open mind and hope to make a friend, but if my instincts tell me it's not for me, then I'm trusting my gut.

Overall, I believe I did the right thing by giving this opportunity a go; just because I didn't feel a click both out in this social setting and during formal recruitment doesn't mean I made the wrong choice. I'm aware I may not have another opportunity to go Greek, and that's fine. I'd rather be a non-Greek than be apart of a sorority I don't feel comfortable in.

I'm not in a NPC sorority, but I am in a sorority.

I hear what you are saying, and I agree with what has been posted by the NPC members here: If you really feel that you don't have a connection with this chapter, then don't join.

But, there is one aspect I think you should consider: maybe they want you because you are the change they want to see in their chapter. Since you feel no connection to the chapter, which I believe, maybe they want you so that in future recruitments you can be the one to attract more members like you. Essentially, you are the change they want to be. They have to start somewhere, and they are starting with you.

But again, if you really feel no connection, then don't join.