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Originally Posted by victoriasueno
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has posted in this forum. I've always wanted to become a sorority member but when I was in college I was also working full time and I didn't think I had the time to commit to a sorority. I've never been a person to do something just because it's expected...and also I'm from Hawaii and the choices are pretty limited. In hindsight I don't regret that I didn't rush when I was in school, but I definitely didn't have the 'typical' college experience.
Now that I'm 30 and back in school I've been looking into AI memberships with local alumnae chapters. I had no idea where to start until I came across this forum. A part of me feels like I may never 'get into' or asked to join an NPC sorority and I'm okay with that. I'm looking to meet new people and expand my horizons and help my community while I do it and a non academic sorority might be just what I was looking for.
I still haven't decided where I belong in the whole Greek system. Maybe I don't belong? Maybe I do? I haven't figured it out yet but this forum has given me a good road map to begin to figure it out.
Thanks everyone!
Victoria
Honolulu, HI
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What specifically about NPC alumnae membership appeals to you that you perhaps cannot find in your community right now? What do you personally imagine it might be like? Alumnae membership is nothing like collegiate membership, so I'm not sure what you are really looking for when you ask if you belong in the "Greek system". At the alumnae level, there isn't much intermingling among different sororities, excepting perhaps annual events at the local Panhellenic Alumnae group - and that varies very much by location.
You don't need an NPC sorority to do any of the things you've listed. There are perhaps 100 different avenues right in your back yard to meet people and help your community. The bonds and networking develop from years of shared experiences and building relationships.
Good luck whatever you choose to do.
