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08-21-2003, 02:29 PM
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Oh, hun, my thoughts are with you and and your mom. 
Good luck with your jobs--I admire your dedication and hard work!
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08-21-2003, 02:30 PM
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I am sorry to hear about Moms! I am rooting for you. Most GLOs will work with you when it comes to fees...at least I think they will
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08-21-2003, 02:34 PM
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i am sorry to hear about your mom!!! most groups will spread out the amount of money you need in your first semester across your first year. there may be one or two fees that they can't waiver on, but the rest they could add to the monthly fees for the rest of the year. for example, if monthly dues are usually $30 per semester, during your first year, you might be able to pay $80 per semsester to pay off all of the fees for the first semester! don't stress too much bc just about every group will do their best to work with you! we all KNOW that the first semster is very costly!!
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08-21-2003, 02:43 PM
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Biggest of hugs to you and your mom.
Trust me, you definitely aren't the only student at Penn State who's feeling crunched money-wise!! I would say that is probably the norm rather than an exception.
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08-21-2003, 02:45 PM
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Sending lots of prayers your way girl!
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08-21-2003, 03:06 PM
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My prayers are with you & your mom! MS can be so devastating - it's great that she's been okay for so long.
I think you'll find that quite a few sorority women work for their dues! Good luck!
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08-21-2003, 03:40 PM
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ditto earlier replies. my prayers are with you both. i'm sure your new "home" will work with you to finance the experience.
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08-21-2003, 04:07 PM
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Aw blueGBI... ((HUGS)) to you and your mom. I'll keep her in my thoughts.
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08-21-2003, 04:17 PM
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Sorry to hear about your mom. I'm sending plenty of cyber-hugs your way! Please keep us posted on your rush situation and your mom's health.
I'll be following this thread with interest -- my fiance is a Penn State alum!
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08-21-2003, 04:31 PM
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I'm sorry to hear about your mom! I'm sure everything will be alright. Everyone has to work to pay their dues. Most chapters even have a payment plan that can work with what you can pay. As for everything else, just be yourself! You definitely DON'T have to be a size two blonde and wearing a Tiffany bracelet. I'm african american, short and so NOT size two. Most of the girls in my house are all different sizes and colors AND religions. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll find a place that is right for you! Good luck next semester and I hope your mom feels better! 
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08-21-2003, 05:57 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I will keep her in my prayers.
Everybody here has given you excellent advice about paying your dues. Most sororities, if not all, have some sort of payment plan. Good luck!
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08-21-2003, 08:47 PM
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my best friends mom has MS, so I know what you are going thru (since I am always there) I hope she feels beter
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08-21-2003, 08:48 PM
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I'm sorry to hear about your mom; I will keep her in prayer. 
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08-21-2003, 08:54 PM
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I am so sorry to hear about your mom, i can tell that this semester will be a tough one for you. She will be in my thoughts. I know you are worried about paying NM dues, etc...my advice to you is to possibly ask about scholarships that chapters offer. I know that my chapter has different ways that your dues can be reduced...something to keep in mind i guess.
Good luck, and have fun with recruitment.
P.S....my local advisor is a Penn State sigma founder..(just a side note).
greek love,
Violets
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08-21-2003, 08:59 PM
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My mom also has relapsing/ remitting MS. She was diagnosed over 15 years ago. She has bad days, but a lot of the time she is ok. I tried to turn something bad into something positive. When I joined ZTA, I recruited a group of ZTA's to participate in the MS walk. My chapter still does the walk, even though I've been alum for two years! I hope that you'll be able to have the great support system that I have.
In regards to dues, I paid for all of my dues myself as well. The first semester can be rough, but it sounds like you already have a plan in place!
I'm looking forward to hearing about your recruitment!
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