I always knew I wanted to be Greek because my mother and sister are both sorority women. However, when I went through recruitment I just didn't find the feel they had described to me. My mother was very supportive and encouraged me to go through COB (although I think she was half hoping I would join her chapter).
Three groups (none of them being my mother's) were offering COB: Two were NPC members and one was a member of the PHC but not the NPC. That was the one I fell in love with: Alpha Omega Epsilon.
I fell in love with them because their strong sisterhood was apparent when I walked in the door but also everywhere I saw sisters, from classes to coffee shops to the gym. They seemed to really love each other and the organization and I was impressed.
So, that was when I knew I wanted to join Alpha Ep. I didn't know that it was my home until close to my initation. I joined rather late in the semester, so I didn't start new member programing right away but they kept me busy and included with mixers, study nights, and sisterhoods. I loved the group and loved the sisters from the start.
I really found that it was my home during the candidacy. I had a wonderful big sister and my family tree seemed to fit me perfectly. Learning the ideals, objectives, and rituals behind our organization made me realize this was really home.
During my sister initation and ritual week, I really discovered that this was entirely where I was meant to be. I am so pleased that everything worked out the way it did because I am thrilled to call Alpha Ep my home.
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My sorority (boom boom)
It's everything to me (boom boom)
And I will always be (boom boom)
An ALPHA OMEGA E!
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