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Freshmen year I was really overwhelmed with the start of college and some other things going on in my life so recruitment was NOT a priority for me, so I dropped out after day one.
I saw my one of my best friends/roommate go on to pledge and saw how much she loved it and it really made me regret not trying it out.
Sophomore year I took it as far as I could. By second invitational round, I did not feel anything with the few chapters I had left. I know it is highly encouraged to give the chapters a chance until preference, but at that point make it I felt like I was forcing myself to just go through the motions. I wasn't really click with anyone. As cliche as it sounds, I just knew in my heart it wasn't meant to be with these chapters. I knew there had to be something different for me.
I dropped out. Most people would think a sophomore who drops out of rush would be done with her chances of joining a sorority. But like I said, I just knew there was something else for me.
Although I had Alpha Xi Delta would be recolonizing my junior year, I really never considered that this might be where I would end up. It wasn't until I received an e-vite for an ice cream social to learn about AXiD that I considered going through their recruitment process. I went to the ice cream social and although there seemed to not be a lot of interest at the time (only 3 other girls showed up!) I had a really good feeling about it.
I went through colony recruitment and that good feeling continued. I met some really great women, and was starting to see myself fit in with these girls. Before I knew it, it was bid day, and I was a new colony member.
Although I had a feeling there was something "different" for me, and even though I began to feel at home during recruitment, I'm also know someone who knew Alpha Xi was the place for me AFTER bid day. I am still just amazed at how close I feel to my sisters, and it's only been about 3 months! And coming from me this is saying a lot! I tend to be the kind of person who gets along with everyone but has a hard time making close friendships. Everything just feels so natural with them, and everyday I find more and more things that we have in common. I already know that they will be there to support me through thick and thin!
My case is a bit unusual, I know, but that's how I knew!
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