Dropping my sorority

[pineapples]

Originally Posted by Jen

If the sorority as a whole appeals to you, and you feel you may be able to make a contribution in the future, see if it's possible to take early alumnae status. It may be that collegiate membership isn't a good fit for you, but alumnae membership may be. Collegiate membership is only 4 years or so, but the sorority is a lifetime membership - there are a lot of aspects of your sorority you have yet to experience.

This is something I am VERY interested in, one of the main selling points for me joining a Greek organization was the alumni connections. However, I'm not sure if it's an option for me since I was just initiated this past semester I guess it's just something I'll have to discuss with an advisor once I take that step.

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by pineapples

This is something I am VERY interested in, one of the main selling points for me joining a Greek organization was the alumni connections. However, I'm not sure if it's an option for me since I was just initiated this past semester I guess it's just something I'll have to discuss with an advisor once I take that step.

Sounds to me like you want all of the privileges and none of the responsibilities.

I would very much doubt that you would qualify for early alumnae status.

[pineapples]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Sounds to me like you want all of the privileges and none of the responsibilities.

I would very much doubt that you would qualify for early alumnae status.

Well you're certainly entitled to draw whatever conclusions you want, not that it accomplishes much or helps me in any way.

I've gotten the answers that I needed.

[justgo_withit]

With regard to the comments you've received not being exactly what you asked for, It shouldn't be a shock that sorority actives and alumnae that are so involved as to be posting on an internet forum would try to encourage you to not terminate your lifetime membership.

Also, future women considering dropping may do a search and find this thread, so the comments are for them as well.

[pineapples]

Originally Posted by justgo_withit

With regard to the comments you've received not being exactly what you asked for, It shouldn't be a shock that sorority actives and alumnae that are so involved as to be posting on an internet forum would try to encourage you to not terminate your lifetime membership.

Also, future women considering dropping may do a search and find this thread, so the comments are for them as well.

It's not people trying to discourage me that grated on my nerves, I am more irritated by the patronizing tone. I wouldn't expect that on a very open and public forum of Greeks.