[bichonl]

I actually have an awesome resume.

Basically, I have worked with non-profit, fraternal type organizations for the past ten years.

In my junior year of college, I was a mentor to a fourth grade girl with learning disabilities. The next semester, I was a mentor to an elderly Hispanic woman who was facing many challenges. My major was early childhood education and my minor speech-language pathology. Again, not only was I studying pedagogy WITH SLP disorders, I was also learning how to build rapport with a variety of people. And yes, I earned academic honors along the way.

I have a master's in curriculum and instruction, so that shows my dedication to working with children and their families.

In graduate school, I was program director of my denomination's campus ministry for one and a half years. I had to resign once I started working full-time.

These accomplishments have all been mentioned on my honor initiation candidate form. Yes, I had to write an essay explaining why I wanted to become a member of Bichon. My sponsor will have to write an essay stating why she recommends me for initiation. My sponsor and I have been attending the same church for three years and have both been involved in various ministries.

In terms of working with the local alum group, I see no reason why I won't get along with the women. I'm pleasant, smart, and open-minded. I am very interested in helping the local community and the local collegiate chapter through various volunteer opportunities. Let's face it, we're not going to LOVE everyone in our fraternities on a personal level. But, we can love them all UNCONDITIONALLY.

I'm glad Bichon is giving me the opportunity to present myself in a professional manner. I'm also glad I'm getting the opportunity to have some say in which alum chapter I affiliate with and where I get initiated.