I knew the first night, the first party. I walked into the house, saw the girls singing and clapping on the stairs, and I immediately felt this overwhelming sense of being home come over me. There isn't any other way to describe it.
I went through informal rush and was encouraged to rush by a woman in another sorority with whom I worked. I received a bid from her chapter as well, but I never felt there what I felt at Tri Delta. It was hard to tell her that I was choosing another sorority, but she was so very supportive, even buying me DDD gifts after I pledged.
The biggest confirmation after the fact was during initiation. I was so amazed by how well the beliefs of Tri Delta fit with who I was as a person. I remember being overwhelmed with joy that DDD was the perfect fit for me.