As an incoming freshman, you will always hear the question “Are you going to rush a sorority?”. Some girls know that sorority life is the life for them and other girls are unsure. For me, I knew I wanted to be in a sorority. I knew that being in a sorority would only add to my college experience.

When recruitment came around, I got myself ready for two long weeks. Going into recruitment I did not have a favorite, until the first day. After day one I was set, I wanted Alpha Xi Delta. During their rounds, I just could not find one thing I did not like. I loved the girls I talked to, their philanthropy, and what they were all about. I saw myself there and lucky for me that is where I am today. I am now an official sister of Alpha Xi Delta and I am so thankful.

To Alpha Xi Delta, thank you. Thank you for introducing me to lifelong friends. Already, I have made friends that I could not picture my life without. The type of friends that will make you laugh until you cannot breathe and will always be willing to get ice cream with you. But also, the type of friends who will let you rant out all your feelings and will always tell you it’s okay. Thank you for your teachings. I have learned so much about what it is to be a strong woman from the older sisters that came before me and the ones that are here now. Thank you for the chance to be involved. Being in a sorority gives you the opportunity to be involved in so many things. Along with being involved with our own philanthropy I am also involved in other on campus chapter’s philanthropies by going to their events. There are also leadership roles inside my chapter that I plan to take on in the coming years. Being involved teaches a person teamwork and leadership which are all amazing qualities to have. Thank you for the confidence. After joining Alpha Xi Delta, I became more confident in myself and what I do. I got this confidence from the girls around me and from within myself. Also, from knowing I have people who have my back. Thank you for the sisterhood. I now have so many new friends just because I wear three Greek letters. I have these friends because those letters mean something, something sacred to those who wear them. The sisterhood we share is not just about the little things. Sisterhood is being able to call anyone in your chapter when you need help. Whether the help be with school work, outfits, a job interview, or something more serious.

Thank you for the feeling of belonging. Once I joined Alpha Xi Delta, I felt a feeling of belonging. I feel this because everyone is so welcoming. Everyone is so kind and caring. Everyone belongs somewhere and I belong in Alpha Xi Delta.