New Pi's

[WLFEO]

While I understand what Jh124 was saying, my experiences have been a little bit different in alumna life. I guess for the first year or so after college I was focused on my wedding and new career, but soon I missed the ADPi "action" so I got involved by becoming an advisor, then starting up alumnae associations in different cities in which I've lived. Now I've become even more involved.

Even though I still keep in weekly contact with my 4 best friends from my chapter, I have found my circle of true sisters has expanded so much more after college. I can honestly say some of my closest sisters are those I met after college. They come in all different ages- from those still in college to women in their 70's.

I know it sounds cliche, but I've found most ADPi's to have that common bond- if we're all living out our beautiful Creed, then we share the same value system. When I move to a new city, it's our sisters I seek out first and they've always made me feel welcome and not so alone.

Never do I laugh so hard as with sisters- and I'm not just talking about my core group I pledged with- I'm talking about sisters I've met within the past 3 years who are from various colleges.

Like Jill said, join an alumnae association near you, and if there's not one, start one. The rewards are numerous. Is there a different chapter near you with which you could get involved? I've rather enjoyed getting to have the role sometimes of just popping in to visit chapters to do nice things for them (bringing goodies for finals or holidays, helping with FR or initiation, etc.), then being able to leave. Then they associate you with positive stuff & you don't have to hang around for the difficult decisions.

If you don't live near a chapter or association, there are lots of committees, etc. that ADPi has that can be done by sisters spread throughout the country.

You are entering a new phase of your life which is difficult. I hope you find how rewarding it can be, also. You'll get out of it what you put into it, but you might have to work harder at it than you did in college.

Good luck and let me know if I can help in any way.

L&L,
WLFEO