No sorority for me!

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Originally posted by Amalia17
I just wanted to clear some things up. I have greek letters. No, I am not part of a panhellenic group or even a local. I am an alumni of Alpha Psi Omega, the National theatre honorary fraternity. So I never just woke up and said, "hmm, I think i want to wear letters." My letters mean so much to me and are a huge part of my life because I have been in the group for years. However, the APO chapter at my school closed a year after I graduated and it is doubtful the chapter will reopen. Even though my membership remains close in my heart, that is a chapter of my life that is closed.
I always wondered what panhellenic membership would be like because it is on a bigger level and there are members all over the place. When I came back to school, yes, I felt the need to do something and to belong to something. I regretted not joining a national sorority. APO was very small, less than 20 members, and I talk to many of the members constantly. So we have an alumni network going on. But with me back in school, I wanted to part of another group that I knew would be special.
So if anyone did ever question my reasons or motives for rushing this year, this is why. Yes, I wanted to belong to something. But more than that, I have so much energy to give to an organization. I have no friends in school. I have a number of acquaintances, yet no true friends. I wanted to be involved and meet people. So my reasons were not about letters or wearing a tee shirt. I have more letter shirts than I know what to do with. It was about doing something and giving back and belonging.

it would certainly seem from what you said above that AI could be a definite way to go. if there is an almunae panhellenic association in your area, maybe you could contact them to see what chapters are around you that have AI programs and then contact the chapters to speak with someone.

on a separate note, why limit yourself to just GLOs? You seem to want to really make a difference in whatever endeavor you take on- are there not other organizations on campus that you could dazzle and really help with your enthusiasm?

good luck