As my feet hit asphalt and I ran as hard as I could to my new found home at Delta Zeta, I had no idea of how many wonderful memories I would make in the next year.

On the very lawn that I opened my bid day card, I would also stand and watch my Lambda Kappa chapter come together as a whole and change a sister in need's life. Lazy days is our local philanthropy event that we have every year. The money we raise goes to a sister who has struggled through obstacles in life. Lazy days touched me in a personal way this year. My twin in chapter, who quickly became my best friend, was chosen by her sisters to have the money. As she walked up to accept the money, tears slid down her face, and I understood how powerful my Delta Zeta chapter could be. Delta Zeta gave me Caitie. She takes care of me. She makes me laugh. She literally bought me a couch so I could crash in her room when nights got too late. Caitie is going to be my life long friend. She has changed me more than any person on this earth. I am so thankful.

In our Chapter Room, I cuddled down into my sleeping bag, and talked until there were no words left in my mind. It was just an ordinary Friday night, where my sisters and I decided to have a sleepover. We were all so excited to get our Bigs, that no one slept one wink. I fell in love with who my sisters were that night. As time flew by and the excitement of joining a sorority died down, I found comfort in my sisters. When I came around the house, they would ask me how my day was. It was just that simple question, that made me feel loved. My sisters didn't just ask the question because they felt they had to, they really wanted to know how I was. No matter what we may be doing, as long as we are together, I feel like I'm home.

My journey is only a year long, so far. I'm still experiencing my firsts of being in Delta Zeta. For an example, recruitment on the other side. All of the articles that you have read about recruitment on the other side are true. It's crazy, and quite frankly, creepy. But the truth of the matter is, we are just as terrified as you. You have to pick us back. You have to want us as badly as we want you. Plus, we are sleep deprived from painting boards, and hot glueing rhinestones onto wooden letters. So take a deep breath, click submit on your recruitment sign up application, and know that it will be okay. You will get the house you belong to. You will be happy, and a year from now, you could be little hunting.