As we all know, 2018 Recruitment just ended. As a senior, every "last" of it was so incredibly bittersweet.

Recruitment at any stage in your college career is full of emotions: you're anxious, sad, happy, bummed, and then hopefully ecstatic. I kind of assumed that with this being my last year I wouldn't be upset until it was over, completely over. Boy was I oh so wrong.

The last round of Philanthropy meant I would never watch that video again. The last round of Sisterhood meant that I would never watch one of our videos again. Each of those times my eyes got a little watery, and it made me realize how much my sorority and those girls mean to me. Then Pref came along and that's where the water works came out. Each round was a little emotional as it always is. Every time it was my turn to speak, there was always a little catch in my voice, but that choke was on the crazy amount of love radiating in that room. Last round of Pref it hit me that I would NEVER do this again, absolutely any of it. It was sad, it wasn't pretty, but it was truly amazing.

I know that those looking from the outside in who have no idea about anything to do with Greek life commonly assume a lot about sororities and I, myself until I joined one did too. This year during recruitment, I learned that "lasts" don't always have to be bad. In fact, this "last" for me was the best. It helped me to realize that in these few months that I have left I need to cherish every single moment and every single sister. It keeps me thinking about how much sororities do for you as a member, and the world around them than one could ever imagine until you're right in the middle of it.

So to all you newly affiliated girls, get ready for this wild ride, it will be the best thing you have ever been a part of, and it will be well worth the tough times that come with it. Hotty Toddy and love Greek life!