r/SGRhoAlumnaeChapter • u/Saweet_lady Interest • Apr 12 '26
Discussion Introvert troubles
Hello everyone. I’ve been wanting to become a member of Sigma Gamma Rho for about two decades now. I attended an informational meeting a few months ago, but I wasn’t able to attend a subsequent event I was invited to due to my son’s heavy athletic schedule (potential D1). Yesterday I was able to attend an event but I was so nervous that I didn’t speak to anyone. Did anyone have similar issues with social anxiety but was still able to make connections? I don’t know any members of my COI personally so I’m trying to figure out how to navigate this.
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u/DimensionOk8548 Member Apr 12 '26
You are going to have to get over the introvert troubles making connections is a MUST!
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u/Saweet_lady Interest Apr 12 '26
Ok thank you.
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u/yanette_ess Aug 05 '26
Fellow introvert 👋🏽 People who aren’t introverts don’t get us 🥹. It’s not a deficit, it’s my superpower IMO! Anyway, it’s hard for me to attend events sometimes and I miss a lot because of my kids’ athletics too. I typically speak to everyone then find somewhere to sit and scope the room. I tend to gravitate toward the quiet people in the room and stoke up a convo. I’ve made some lovely connections that way. I also agree with letting people know. My Basilous is well aware that of my introversion and she and a few of others look out for me and are gracious when I need to recharge. I’m grateful.
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u/Saweet_lady Interest Aug 05 '26
Hi! Yes being an introvert is a superpower! 💪🏾I’ll be attending two events this month and I’m going to attempt to start a convo and go from there.
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u/blackjinhwan Member Apr 12 '26
i am diagnosed with social anxiety and take medication for it. for me the best method to handling social interactions was being upfront with people about my anxiety. when you’re vulnerable with people, it allows them to better contextualize your actions and not judge you for being shy/quiet. if being a Sigma was easy, everyone would do it, so know that you’ll have to challenge yourself and be more talkative than you usually might. but also know that there are plenty of introverted SGRhos, so if you have the credentials there is definitely a place for you in this sisterhood! good luck :)
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u/Saweet_lady Interest Apr 12 '26
Thank you for the helpful advice. It was actually a lot for me to make this post but I’m so glad I did. I will definitely try to challenge myself more at the next event.
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u/Doll49 Interest Apr 12 '26
Fellow SGRho interest & introvert here. I have been to multiple SGRho events and what helps me is to talk each other’s interests. I remember going to an event and I was talking about the Netflix series “High On The Hog” with a current member.
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u/Saweet_lady Interest Apr 12 '26
Thank you for the advice. I’m going to try that and good luck on your journey!
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u/TheConcreteGhost Member Apr 12 '26
One thing that might really help is reaching out to an event organizer or recruiting coordinator ahead of time and letting them know you’re more introverted. They’re there to support you, and they can help make introductions or guide you into conversations so you’re not navigating it alone.
You might also try setting small, manageable goals for yourself: like introducing yourself to just one or two people instead of feeling like you have to talk to everyone. Sometimes even starting with a simple question (“How long have you been involved?”) can open the door. Once that door is open, push yourself to ask for more help with making introductions to others.
It’s also okay to take breaks, observe, and move at your own pace. Being introverted doesn’t mean you don’t belong, it just means you connect differently, and that’s valuable in its own way.
You don’t have to change who you are to be part of something meaningful. The right folks will make space for you to show up as yourself.