General Advice - Page 5

KSUViolet06 · #1 04-24-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lilmissjones07

Hello everyone,

I just transferred to a University from a Junior college im in my Sophmore year. I am really interested in going greek. But i feel i have a few misconceptions. i have no greek background neither of my parents or siblings went to college . Im a lil nervous, b/c i feel like im a lack of information and I feel i missed out on a lot by not attending a university my freshman year. I have research all of the NPHC organizations and a stable GPA. Can somebody please help me on how i could go foward on to this situation.

Visit the national websites of the orgs and meet members. That's a good place to start.

ThetaPrincess24 · #2 08-24-2009, 02:58 PM

Dear PNM's:

Active Chapter members are not interested in your grade school activities. Please do not list them on your panhellenic recruitment registration form. We are interested in what you were doing for the past four years (A.K.A. high school if you are a Freshman, high school and college if you are not a freshman).

Thank You!

A Friendly Recruitment Advisor

KSUViolet06 · #3 01-07-2010, 07:05 PM

Promote your blog elsewhere. kthx.

AOEforme · #4 01-07-2010, 07:16 PM

Ummm.... That blog is terrible. If you can get past the massive amounts of grammatical and spelling errors and the 3rd grade reading level, it is filled with lies designed to make other sororities look bad and Greek Life in general.

Take "The problem is that every other sorority on my campus [hazes] and many other campuses do." Really? Every other sorority on your campus hazes? Have you been a NM at all of them?

33girl · #5 01-07-2010, 08:57 PM

I don't think the writer of that blog is really in a sorority. No sorority member starts out by saying the most negative things about Greek life they possibly could. If, heaven help her chapter, she truly is a member, her termination hearing has most likely been scheduled for NOW.

LucyKKG · #6 01-11-2010, 10:16 PM

I just found out my favorite fashion blog (I know, I know!) has an article about how to dress for winter recruitment! Yay!! It has some good follow-up comments, and I added one myself.

http://www.collegefashion.net/fashio...ent-in-winter/

VandalSquirrel · #7 01-11-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LucyKKG

I just found out my favorite fashion blog (I know, I know!) has an article about how to dress for winter recruitment! Yay!! It has some good follow-up comments, and I added one myself.

http://www.collegefashion.net/fashio...ent-in-winter/

I am so happy the writer mentioned NOT wearing Uggs. There are so many adorable shoes that aren't furry, and I can't keep up with all the lamb chop eating to justify other people wearing Uggs. It is bad enough with all the veal and the calf skin boots and gloves.

#8 03-30-2010, 10:50 AM

I am interested in joining a graduate chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority for a number of reasons--one being their incredible devotion to community service. I have been attending the activities to support the local chapter and build a good rapport with the members. I've constantly been studying the chapter, the history of AKA and everything else pertaining to the organization. I've been helping to spread the word about their activities as well. I'm a very determined young woman, and hope that the chapter will consider me. I would like to know from any AKA sorors (of any chapter) if you think I'm on the right track to receiving a letter of recommendation?

Little32 · #9 03-30-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ivygirl2b

I am interested in joining a graduate chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority for a number of reasons--one being their incredible devotion to community service. I have been attending the activities to support the local chapter and build a good rapport with the members. I've constantly been studying the chapter, the history of AKA and everything else pertaining to the organization. I've been helping to spread the word about their activities as well. I'm a very determined young woman, and hope that the chapter will consider me. I would like to know from any AKA sorors (of any chapter) if you think I'm on the right track to receiving a letter of recommendation?

*blank stare* @ this post, this screen name, and this signature.

Janieladie · #10 05-18-2010, 11:20 AM

Should you mention your legacy status to the girl rushing you, or should you expect her to bring it up?

AOII Angel · #11 05-18-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Janieladie

Should you mention your legacy status to the girl rushing you, or should you expect her to bring it up?

I wouldn't bring it up unless you're far along in the process and want to really let them know that it means something to you or let a chapter know that you aren't letting your legacy status color your decision process if you want to join a chapter that is not your legacy chapter. I think for a lot of collegians, having PNMs harp on their legacy status can be off putting. They know that you are a legacy. You want them to want you for you, not your family member.

violetpretty · #12 05-18-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I wouldn't bring it up unless you're far along in the process and want to really let them know that it means something to you or let a chapter know that you aren't letting your legacy status color your decision process if you want to join a chapter that is not your legacy chapter. I think for a lot of collegians, having PNMs harp on their legacy status can be off putting. They know that you are a legacy. You want them to want you for you, not your family member.

Exactly. Your legacy status will be noted on your rec. It's ok to mention if it flows naturally into the conversation for those above reasons. Also, if asked why you became interested in joining a sorority, you can talk about your legacy relative.

PNM1526 · #13 07-13-2010, 10:04 PM

Hi all! I'm rushing this fall at a large southern state school and had a quick question. My high school activities, while I had some cooler ones like student council, were mostly activities that are perceived as "dorky". I'm not a nerd, but I'm sure it sounds like I am from my recruitment application (and maybe rec letters, too).

I was curious as to if I'll be judged by the sororities because of this. I know that if a group doesn't accept me for things like that, then I don't want to be a part of that group and that sisters have many different interests and activities, but I'm curious. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

violetpretty · #14 07-13-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PNM1526

Hi all! I'm rushing this fall at a large southern state school and had a quick question. My high school activities, while I had some cooler ones like student council, were mostly activities that are perceived as "dorky". I'm not a nerd, but I'm sure it sounds like I am from my recruitment application (and maybe rec letters, too).

I was curious as to if I'll be judged by the sororities because of this. I know that if a group doesn't accept me for things like that, then I don't want to be a part of that group and that sisters have many different interests and activities, but I'm curious. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

You'd be surprised how many sorority women were mathletes or in marching band in high school...

PNM1526 · #15 07-13-2010, 10:14 PM

Haha, you got me! I'm both of those.