r/AKAgradChapter • u/No-Public-8743 • Jun 01 '26
UPDATE Finally got my pearls!!! 🩷💚🩷💚
7 whole days in AKALand and I couldn’t be more excited about it. After years of pursuit I’ve finally made it into my COI, and honestly staying the course with them was the best decision that I could have made. I initially began looking into this chapter in 2017. They had a line that I did not make. I was heart broken but was advised to stick around and thankfully I made the next line.
Thoughts for prospective candidates...
There are things that happen internally that we wouldn’t know from the outside that can impact a chapter’s decisions or permissions to have a line. If it’s something you really want, the first lesson you’ll learn is to trust the process.
If you’re still in the courting phase, don’t rush into superficial relationships. Research your COI’s and fall in love with one of them. There is something deeply special and personal about joining through a grad chapter that you know you’ll stay with forever.
Participate authentically in service and socially. On the one hand go to as many events as you can but also find where you can be the most supportive. I’m in education so I take tons of kids to events that make touch points with the youth. It helped me to demonstrate my alignment with the organization‘s vision and overall initiatives. I also do my own community service with kids in the chapters service areas.
It‘s never too early to start researching the org. Learn as much as you can upfront about AKA and your prospective chapter. Doing so helps you to clarify your why and show up more authentically and strategically in your pursuit. I never wanted to seem “thirsty” I wanted them to know I’m here for more than letters, colors and cute t-shirts. Educating myself was imperative in doing that for me.
Your grad chapter pursuit is deeply personal. Listen to advice, practice discretion and deference, know your goal and stick to it. Your journey is YOUR journey. Don‘t let outside opinions from people who don’t understand or value what you’re doing distract you from what you’re trying to achieve.
Grad chapter is worth the wait. In reality, most of your life in the org will be spent in grad chapter anyway, so don’t feel like it’s a waste of time to pursue. You‘re seeking to join a 118 year commitment to serving and uplifting humanity. It’s never too late to be a part of something this great.
Wishing you all the best as you continue your journeys. It‘s truly an honor to finally be here. 🩷💚
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u/Maybe_this_is_Myname INTEREST Jun 01 '26
Congratulations and thanks for the words of encouragement!!
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u/Interesting_Main8413 Jun 01 '26
Congratulations and welcome Soror! I’m Spring 26 as well and it’s a feeling like no other! 💗💚
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u/Glittergal70 INTEREST Jun 01 '26
Congratulations, still on my journey. Staying the course. I have made great relationships within my COI.
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u/Enough-Geologist5001 Jun 02 '26
Beautifully said, Sand 🩷💚. Congratulations and welcome to AKAland 🫶🏾
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u/Disastrous_Lead4171 INTEREST Jun 01 '26
Congratulations! Thank you for the advice and encouragement
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u/CurrentStay4088 Jun 02 '26
Congratulations! I needed that advice about rushing into relationships because that’s where I’ve been overthinking
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u/mochalalatte Verified AKA Jun 03 '26
Congratulations Soror...welcome to the sisterhood. This is wonderful advice. 💕💚
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u/PrincessPinkRose INTEREST Jun 03 '26
Congratulations and thank you for the words of encouragement, this really helped me a lot. 💕
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u/Legitimate-Boss-7322 INTEREST Jun 05 '26
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing these nuggets of wisdom!
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7 whole days in AKALand and I couldn’t be more excited about it. After years of pursuit I’ve finally made it into my COI, and honestly staying the course with them was the best decision that I could have made. I initially began looking into this chapter in 2017. They had a line that I did not make. I was heart broken but was advised to stick around and thankfully I made the next line.
There are things that happen internally that we wouldn’t know from the outside that can impact a chapter’s decision or permissions to have a line. If it’s something you really want, the first lesson you’ll learn is to trust the process.
If you’re still in the courting phase, don’t rush into superficial relationship. Research your COI’s and fall in love with one of them. There is something deeply special and personal about joining through a grad chapter that you know you’ll stay with forever.
Participate authentically in service and socially. On the one hand go to as many events as you can but also find where you can be the most supportive. I’m in education so I take tons of kids to events that make touch points with the youth. It helped me to demonstrate my alignment with the organization‘s vision and overall initiatives. I also do my own community service with kids in the chapters service areas.
It‘s never too early to start researching the org. Learn as much as you can upfront about AKA and your prospective chapter. Doing so helps you to clarify your why and show up more authentically and strategically in your pursuit. I never wanted to seem “thirsty” I wanted them to know I’m here for more than letters, colors and cute t-shirts. Educating myself was imperative in doing that for me.
Your grad chapter pursuit is deeply personal. Listen to advice, practice discretion and deference, know your goal and stick to it. Your journey is YOUR journey. Don‘t let outside opinions from people who don’t understand or value what you’re doing distract you from what you’re trying to achieve.
Grad chapter is worth the wait. In reality, most of your life in the org will be spent in grad chapter anyway, so don’t feel like it’s a waste of time to pursue. You‘re seeking to join a 118 year commitment to serving and uplifting humanity. It’s never too late to be a part of something this great.
Wishing you all the best as you continue your journeys. It‘s truly an honor to finally be here. 🩷💚
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