When I look back on my experience of going through sorority recruitment, it is marked as one of the most chaotic, exciting, nerve-wracking and incredible times of my life. I went through rush coming from out of state. I knew nobody in Louisiana, I knew nothing about sorority recruitment, I had no idea what was going on all week or why all these gorgeous women were screaming and clapping at me as I walked into each house. The only thing I did know was there was something different about the girls at the Pi Phi House.

Pi Phi made me feel good. I left each party with a smile on my face, and I hoped I would be invited back the next round. I felt included, I felt honored, and I felt loved. And the truth is, those feelings have never gone away. When I chose Pi Phi two years ago, I chose a home. I chose unconditional love. I chose a family, not a perfect one, but one that would encourage me, help me to be my best self and one that I know will be in my life forever. I chose 400 new sisters who have been there for me at every turn. They have cried with me, celebrated with me, laughed with me, made life-long memories with me, and so much more.

Aside from being best friends with the women in my sorority, I look up to them. They are honorable, philanthropic, passionate, and selfless women who are powerful and capable beyond belief. They look outside of themselves, and are determined to make a real difference in the world. They are real women who are doing really amazing things.I hope one day, I will be as bold and impactful as the women in my chapter.

Pi Beta Phi has given me more than I could ask for: a support system, a passion for serving my local community, a commitment to something greater than my self, sincere friendships, determination to push myself to be better, lasting memories, respect, a foundation of strong values, a home away from home, a place where I can always be myself and a place where I know I will always be loved

I have often heard the saying, “ Show me your friends and I'll show you your future.” Because I chose Pi Beta Phi, I know that I chose a future brighter than I could have ever imagined.