I've been an orientation leader for two summers now. Because of this, I missed work week last year and didn't know how to door stack or chant or anything I should've been able to do to help my chapter pick our new sisters. I was delegated the water duty, which was fine by me. I still got to see the PNMs and still wear our outfits. I still got to sing the songs that I picked up on pretty quickly, and I got to know our alumnae helping us. It was pretty fun.

This year, orientation didn't conflict with work week as much so I've had the chance to go and participate and learn the things my littles are learning. But I'm still choosing to stay behind the scenes and not actively talk to any girls. But that's OK. I'm not upset by this. I like sitting in the back and doing the little behind-the-scene things that need to get done. I like getting water ready for our PNMs and walking it out to them because I know they appreciate it. I like getting to know the people who came before me and getting close to older sisters.

Not everyone gets the chance to see the behind-the-scenes part of recruitment. They think if you don't talk to a girl, you're not doing your part. But that's not the case. I'm still important. I still help choose our new sisters. I'm a part of the process and the choices and the sisterhood as anyone else in that chapter room.

I'm excited to get new sisters, even if that means trusting the ones who got to meet them while I was pouring water. So, hello North Texas. Welcome to Pi Phi.