Right now, it's graduation season, and there is a chance that you are walking across the stage right now. I am so proud that you got through those tough high school years and you pushed through it, and got accepted to Saint Leo University. You picked an amazing school. I hope you are living up your summer and having tons of fun. I'm excited to meet you in August when it is time to move into your dorm. As you settle down and mom and dad are gone, you will feel a little lonely because chances are you won't know anyone. But all I want you to do is go out. Make friends in your hall, in your classes, and at orientation. It will all be worth it. Every other freshman has the same emotions you are having right now.

Classes are starting and I know you are confused about these girls wearing some form of weird letters on their shirts, you see pretty much every other girl wearing them. Us girls wearing them are apart of Greek life, we all took a bid to join the best sorority there is for the rest of our lives. You will soon to talk to girls from different organizations and learn about them all.

It is now time for recruitment week, and just a heads up, this WILL be the most stressful week you will ever encounter. But, it is the best week of your life and you will not want it any other way. Your mind will be filled with so many thoughts, your stomach will be filled with so many butterflies, and your heart will be filled with so many emotions.

It is now bid day and let me just say how happy I am that you accepted your bid to Alpha Sigma Tau! I'm so happy that you decided to join the best organization there is. You now have an abundance of sisters that will be there to pick you up when you are down. We will all always be there to support you and help you along your journey here at school, and also for the rest of your life.

But, I am the lucky one. I get the privilege to be your big.

I can not wait to spoil you with a lot of glitter filled canvases and presents. I am excited about the late night calls/text when you need help, and know: when you need help, at any time of the day, I am going the be there for you. I can not wait to not just be your big, but also be your mentor within AST. I am excited for those late nights we will spend having tons of fun, having movie marathons and I hope you love Disney and Grey's Anatomy just as much as I do (it is OK if you do not, because you will) . I am excited for our Dunkin' Donut runs, are spontaneous trips, and just spending time with you.

I hope to be the best big for you, just like my big was perfect for me.

Just like you accepted the bid to be in the best organization, you are also going to to be in the best family line.

Get ready to wear your crown, princess! See you on bid day when you run home!

Love, Big.