Going into college I was so nervous and excited about so much. There are so many new opportunities and memories that were just waiting to be made. Something I was eager to learn about and experience was recruitment. I was the first person to join Greek Life in my immediate family, and the only things I had heard about it were from more distant family and movies (I really thought I was in for something wild). Truthfully, I still didn't understand much about it. One thing I did know for a fact was that I wanted to be apart of something special. Something greater than myself. Little did I know I would find my home, exactly where I belonged: Phi Mu.
As I (full of excitement/nervousness/and all emotions in between) walked into my second party, I was hit with a sea of pink, cheers, smiles, and an overwhelming feeling of love. Walking into Phi Mu I felt this warm, comfortable feeling as if I knew these girls my whole life. Knowing nothing about sororities or what a philanthropy was (I mean if we're being honest does anyone know what that means until they join a sorority?) I walked in with a smile and was greeted with my soon-to-be big. A couple days later, after lots of smiling, laughing, and talking with all kinds of girls, I chose my new home. I picked Phi Mu, and Phi Mu picked me. Here is why I fell in love, and continue to fall in love with Phi Mu!
Our Creed is so incredibly special, and it makes me a better woman.
Going through recruitment I made it a point to look at the beliefs and ideals of the different sororities. After I heard Phi Mu recite the Creed I was in awe that a group of girls could join together and declare such a lifestyle. The Creed of Phi Mu is something that every woman could truly live by, and it was something that really set them apart from any other sorority. At the end of Preference night, the girls prayed with us. This was something that touched my heart and further helped me in my decision to choose Phi Mu. Faith is such an important thing to me, and to be able to share that with all of my sisters is so special.
Who doesn't love CMNH?
Having the chance to help others was one of the main reason I wanted to join a sorority in the first place. Hearing about Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and hearing the love in the girls' voice as they talked about it was just beautiful. A quote from CMNH's website states, "62 children enter a Children's Miracle Network Hospital for treatment every minute. Whether they suffer from common childhood afflictions like asthma and broken bones, or fight bigger challenges like birth defects or cancer, these hospitals provide comfort, treatment, and hope to millions." This takes money, and Phi Mu works hard to help aid support to this amazing company... "Do it for the children!"
Individually unique, together complete.
All my life I wanted a sister to play with my hair and teach me to do my makeup, and before I knew it, I gained 100 of them! Our bond is more than letters, mottos, colors, or words. It's a deep commitment to the "meaning, spirit, and reality of Phi Mu." Every girl is their own silly and unique person bringing something different to the table. I have made life-long friendships with my sisters, and memories to last a lifetime. (I did not buy them!) They encourage me, push me, and love me, and I wonder at times what I would do if I never joined this beautiful bond!
So if I had the chance to go back in time, I wouldn't change a thing. I would pick Phi Mu over and over again. You see, joining Phi Mu wasn't a decision I made based on anything but a feeling in my heart that told me this was exactly where I was meant to be.
