I knew I was a Pi Phi I think from forever... The Chi O's tried to tempt me but to no avail!
Haha, seriously, I remember going to third round parties and looking around at the two groups. I remember thinking, gosh, these Chi O's are nice, but I feel so awkward, like I have to be someone else for them to like me. When I went to Pi Phi I felt really at home and we could laugh about the awkwardness that sometimes comes with rush--I could just be myself. Looking around, I saw the diversity of my chapter and most of all the intelligence and sincerity of every woman. I knew my roommate was planning on preffing Pi Phi, too, and I was really excited about that.
I think pledgeship really taught me to be grateful for Pi Phi--I never felt pressured to drink or dress a certain way (some of my friends who pledged other groups did and have since deactivated). There wasn't any pressure to work at being popular or go to a certain three or four fraternities--we were encouraged to go everywhere, know everyone, and let that speak for itself. We had fun but we also had a genuine sisterhood. I began to realize that in every club and organization I was involved in, there were multiple Pi Phis, often leading the group. That Pi Phis dominated the GPA contest every semester. When I talked about Greek life with an associate Dean of Students, she told me that my chapter was strong and respected by the faculty--that we "got it".
Last year, sophomore year, I lived in the house. Eating meals at the house and staying up all night with my sisters, every night, because we just can't stand not to be together was SO amazing. I have so much pride in Pi Phi and I love serving my chapter. I can't imagine being anywhere else.
Plus, my boyfriend is always saying "I'm so glad you're a Pi Phi and not a Chi-O, because your chapter always treats my fraternity with respect."
Of course, I guess he has to say that, but he loves Pi Phi, too!
Thanks!
Have a good night, girls! 
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