Xi Best Choice

 

    One of the best decisions I have made during my time at Northern so far was my decision to rush. Coming to a new environment all alone is scary. I knew I needed to find a way to connect with as many people as I could. Sorority recruitment allowed me to do just that! Now, did I plan on joining the same one that my mom was in, absolutely not. However, you end up where you are meant to be and with people who are the best fit for you. I was terrified going into the recruitment process though. My mom reassured me many times that everything would work out in the end, but I still was so nervous to meet a bunch of new girls and let them judge me after two-minute-long conversations. Dressing up for each round and viewing all of the social media posts the sororities would make before each night also added to the anticipation. Despite my nerves, I found my home and fully believe that it is where I was meant to end up. 

    My mom was also ecstatic about my newfound home. She called me every night of recruitment asking about my thoughts on each chapter. During those calls, she would try to sneak comments to get me to favor Alpha Xi going into the following day. Her pushing me toward them made me want to choose another sorority even more. I already chose the same school that she attended, am studying the same major, and didn't want to play the legacy card for the third time. As fate would have it, I ended up loving the girls in Alpha Xi and knew it was right for me. Of course, she was right. While trying to convince me over the phone, I didn't realize that she was making perfect sense and truly did just want what was best for me. 

    Since joining Alpha Xi Delta, I have smiled so much more and have gained opportunities I would not have had otherwise. Running over to my new sisters on bid day was a feeling I will never forget. Especially since I ran over to a giant hug from my mom and Addy. Addy would eventually become my big and had connected with me instantly during recruitment. We both absolutely love reality shows, social media, and trips to McDonald's together. 

    Coincidentally, I also took on her old role within the sorority as Electronic Communications Director and Graphic Design Chair. These roles consist of making all of the graphics, posters, social media posts, and banners for the chapter. I am so excited to see what my future in Alpha Xi holds and I can't imagine being here without my xisters!