I was a consultant for Chi Omega and it was great! I met tons of people and traveled all the way to the east coast, to Montana, and the Mid-West! I loved seeing other chapter's houses and trying regional food. I met tons of wonderful people, both at the chapters I traveled to and all my colleagues at our Executive Headquarters. Being able to help chapters was wonderful and I wish I knew more whether or not I had a permanent impact on them. Other good things: tons of frequent flyer miles and professional clothes paid for by a small, but helpful wardrobe allowance.
What's bad about it, though, is what kept me from doing it longer. Even though Chi Omega is great because they hire tons of consultants, so the work is spread more thinly and we can pay more attention to each chapter, I still felt like I was on the road too much. I know for some other fraternities/ sororities they are on the road for a month or two or more at a time. Well, I was never gone longer than 3 weeks, but I found out I am not cut out to travel for work, away from my boyfriend. I much prefer traveling for fun with my BF!! The phone bill got really high
Also, since I am a liberal woman, the conservatism of some people was occasionally stifling. howeevr, I really enjoyed the different perspectives and backgrounds.
But, it was an experience I will never forget. I kept a photo album with pics of every chapter I visited and a journal as I traveled. I learned so much and I hope I also helped to teach others. And it was a great way to continue my Chi Omega experience which was so important to me all 4 years of college. I really miss being that involved now! But, I guess sooner or later I needed to learn that I couldn't live XO 24/7!
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