When
I came to UC, I had a horrible time adjusting to being so far away from home. I
only knew a handful of people and didn’t know where I would fit in. I went
through recruitment completely blind. I’m one of the first in my family to
attend college and the first in my family to go Greek! This meant meeting new
people, the opportunity to make a difference through service and finding my
home away from home. I had no idea that joining Pi Phi meant so much more than
all of that. Pi Phi has brought me incredible friends, role models, and a
network of sisters. The friendships I’ve already made in Pi Phi will last a
lifetime. Without my big and my roommate, I probably would have left UC. The
women in our chapter truly inspire me to achieve and go beyond my personal and
professional goals. I know that whenever I have a question about my major, a
class, another student organization or even a job there is someone willing to
help.
Pi
Phi gives their members numerous ways to get involved. I am currently a member
of the Membership Development committee. I also had the incredible opportunity
to travel to the Pi Beta Phi National Convention in Chicago, Illinois this past
June to represent Ohio Kappa as an Emerging Leader. I made connections with Pi Phi’s
from all over the country, learned so much to share with our chapter and gained
a greater love and appreciation for our wonderful sisterhood. Outside of Pi
Phi, I am an associate member of Lindner Women in Business, which is an
organization that engages in professional development seminars to empower women
and learn professional skills for the business world. I am also hoping to join
a few other student organizations this fall thanks to the great recommendations
from my Pi Phi sisters! While I am home during breaks, I volunteer at Lake
Geauga United Head Start Preschool. I create bulletin boards, play in
classrooms or work in the kitchen and office when needed.
I
work two jobs while I am home for the summer to save up for my expenses at
school and I will also be working during the school year. I have recently
changed my major to Marketing with a Management minor. Marketing is a very
broad major, so, I am planning to add a double major this year. I’m hoping to
stay involved with Pi Phi long after graduation as well.
Pi
Beta Phi was the turning point when I was ready to transfer to another school
at the end of my first year. I couldn’t ask for a better home away from home.
