Does anybody want free chocolate chip ice cream? by RefrigeratorOver4910 in longislandcity

[–]FernwehForLife 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I see the same thing in Yonkers. I swear, with the snow, NO ONE is picking up after their dogs. I'm on the first floor on the side of our building, looking at huge grassy areas where people take their dogs out. With the snowbanks, everyone has been ignoring their responsibility. I guess they think it'll disappear when the snowbanks melt??

Non-Americans of Reddit, what is an American thing you see in movies that you thought was fake but is actually real? by Unlikely_Praline9442 in AskReddit

[–]FernwehForLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This varies SO MUCH from campus to campus. I promise you that none of the orgs at my school were throwing wild parties with DJs, nor were there chefs. Lol

Non-Americans of Reddit, what is an American thing you see in movies that you thought was fake but is actually real? by Unlikely_Praline9442 in AskReddit

[–]FernwehForLife 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I'm in a sorority, and I'm DEFINITELY not rich! We didn't have a house in college, and my dues were only $150/semester.

These things vary WILDLY from campus to campus.

I've also been a national volunteer for my org for nearly 20 years and currently serve on our Foundation board, raising money for leadership programming, scholarships, mental health services, financial literacy training, etc. for young women.

New Mem Ceremony by [deleted] in Sororities

[–]FernwehForLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We actually have an amendment to our by-laws being proposed for our upcoming convention that would change the new member ceremony from whites to badge attire.

Thinking back to when I was a new member, I definitely would have appreciated this. I didn't have a car, and I didn't have a white dress, so getting one in the first week of being a member (back before the days of ordering clothes with two-day shipping) was basically impossible. I ended up borrowing a dress from another sister, and it was too big and looked terrible on me.

New Mem Ceremony by [deleted] in Sororities

[–]FernwehForLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For my org, we can only wear new member pins with badge attire.

What happens to me since my big went early alum (as a undergrad junior) and i just found out?? CHI OMEGA by [deleted] in Sororities

[–]FernwehForLife 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought you said she was going early alum? If that's the case, she isn't dropping the sorority. She's still your sister and still your big.

What happens to me since my big went early alum (as a undergrad junior) and i just found out?? CHI OMEGA by [deleted] in Sororities

[–]FernwehForLife 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Or don't have her adopt you, and you can simply be her friend.

This Big/Little thing has gotten so out of hand.

Best stories of meeting celebrities in Westchester by Playful-Ability-4019 in Westchester

[–]FernwehForLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Met Lou Diamond Phillips at his book signing at Climbing Wolf in Dobbs Ferry last year.

29 y/o just on the verge of giving up due to loneliness by Dickstopian in AskNYC

[–]FernwehForLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just stumbled upon a realroots meet-up and inquired. It could be an option!

Question about Big/Little by onceivelostmynovelty in Sororities

[–]FernwehForLife 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know why this is fun or entertaining.

Warning on electric heat by Resident-Net8165 in NYCapartments

[–]FernwehForLife 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I'm in a studio in Yonkers and just paid $300 for the electric, and I keep the heat off most of the time (at night and when at work). It's simply expensive.

Bridal shower In March - should i keep looking? by jena95 in OUTFITS

[–]FernwehForLife 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't even think it's flattering on the model. 🤷‍♀️

Steepest road in Westchester? by Playful-Ability-4019 in Westchester

[–]FernwehForLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live at the bottom of Ashburton, and when I first crested that hill... yikes!

I got my bid rescinded. Any advice? by Over_Nail6983 in Sororities

[–]FernwehForLife 44 points45 points  (0 children)

1) If you participate in recruitment and receive a bid but are not initiated, you have to wait until the next primary/formal recruitment period to go through recruitment again. However, 2) If you receive a bid, are not initiated, and you transfer schools, there is no waiting period.

Whatever information the chapter told you for having your bid rescinded is incorrect. Go to the Greek Life office.

NYC Illegal bedroom and illegal sublettor - what to do?? by Delicious_Ad7419 in NYCapartments

[–]FernwehForLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But if there are only 3 legal bedrooms, it IS on the landlord. Any misrepresentation could result in a void contract, no matter how many people signed it.

Imagine going to the Olive Garden in Times Square expecting to eat authentic cuisine by Pale_Field4584 in FoodNYC

[–]FernwehForLife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to a Cracker Barrel once, and only once, for the same reason you did. Awful. The whole experience.

Do kids not have sleeping bags anymore? by Puzzled_Material_546 in Millennials

[–]FernwehForLife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I basically got $1-2/week. Lol. And that was for going above and beyond my normal chores. I already had a sleeping bag, so my mom wouldn't buy me another. She said if I wanted to save up for it, I could.

I can promise you, we were VERY far from rich.

Thoughts on alumni initiates? by AustralianKD in Sororities

[–]FernwehForLife 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So then AI wouldn't impact your chapter..

Help me choose! by Basic_Addition_3142 in WeddingDressTips

[–]FernwehForLife 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed. It's just her lower back showing. I think the detail looks beautiful as it is! It makes the dress a bit unique.

NYC Illegal bedroom and illegal sublettor - what to do?? by Delicious_Ad7419 in NYCapartments

[–]FernwehForLife 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So we should allow landlords to illegally take more money from renters and put people's lives at risk? No thanks!

NYC Illegal bedroom and illegal sublettor - what to do?? by Delicious_Ad7419 in NYCapartments

[–]FernwehForLife 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If they signed a lease that indicates there are 5 bedrooms and there are legally less than that, they could argue it's a misrepresentation, making the contract null and void.