Torn

Franny Granny · #1 03-25-2001, 05:16 AM

Hey everyone. I've been a half silent/half active observer on this site for sometime now. I have an ISSUE, and I need a lil' feed back from you ladies, just to see what you all think about it.

I have a chance to study abroad in Bath, England in Spr. 2002. But in that same semester, I had set to go ahead and formally announce my interest in a certain BGL sorority.

Now, both of these opportunities are very important to me. The England excursion is pretty much a once in a life time deal which would greatly advance my marketability in the theatre arts field, and applying for intake after Spr. 2002 is something that would be undesirable, because even if I did make it, I'd be a senior.

Applying for Alumni membership MIGHT work, but it would be a few more years down the road, until I get settled after graduation and would be able to put more of a commitment into it.

So, what would you do? I have my mind PARTLY made up. Going to England for a semester is

I'd be an idiot to say no, but I've also put MASSIVE amounts of time, and loads of effort into making sure that the ladies (the whole chapter, past and present) on my campus know who I am, what I'm about, and how I go about taking care of business. I am quite aware that this doesn't guarentee me the opportunity to participate in intake, but that's the chance that all interests take...

All feedback is welcome.

sweettgabrown · #2 03-25-2001, 08:43 AM

Hello Fanny Granny,

I am a fellow SistaFriend,

Take these factors into consideration:

1) The opportunity for you to study abroad is only going to come around ONCE.
2) Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, is not going anywhere. Though you make valid points abouts making yourself known, and putting alot research and effort into being chosen, there still is NO GUARANTEE!

Sorry.
3) Upon your return to the States and to your school the subsequent semester, you will most likely be considered more of an asset to the Sorority in the future because of your credentials and your undeniable potential for success!

I hope I helped.

Poplife · #3 03-25-2001, 02:50 PM

I posted something similar a while back. I believe the name of the thread was "Shall I Stay".

You can do a search to be sure.