It's the first year that my pledge-class and I are on the other side of things: we are now the ones looking for genuine, driven girls to call our new sisters. Obviously, recruitment is so completely different on the other side. I expected our spirit/preparation week to be stressful and tiring, and I certainly expected actual rush week to be the same.

It's more than just sweat and tears, though. This has been a week and a half of bonding, laughs and pure happiness. Though not technically considered a sisterhood event, this has been the most sisterly bonding I have experienced yet. Being with each other hours on end encourages you to talk to sisters that maybe you never thought you would (and get even closer with sisters you already spend a decent amount of time with!)

I can't begin to express how excited I get for all of the PNMs (potential new members) to meet my sisters. Recruitment is a very stressful time and it can be difficult for PNMs to keep the nerves down. So many thoughts rush through their heads from "What do I wear?" to "In which sorority will I be most happy?" Regardless, all of my sisters do an amazing job of making them feel comfortable and right at home, and all PNMs find the "home" right for them!

To the seniors: thanks for being such great role models for all of the younger pledge classes. We will all miss you, but we can't wait to see what you have to offer to the bigger world. The new members have some big shoes to fill, but we know these girls have what it takes! It's almost bid day, and I can't wait for my new sisters to run into my arms after a week of fatigue, lost voices, but most importantly, joy!