LIVING WITHOUT FEAR

As a freshman in high school, I was asked the same question over and over, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Throughout high school my answers fluctuated from a writer, to an architect, and finally to an engineer. I was not entirely sure what I wanted to be, but one thing was for sure and that was I did not want to work with kids... at all. My mother is a teacher and has always warned me not to be a teacher because it is becoming a less stable job and I agreed with her. My father is an engineer and by my junior year I knew I, too, was destined to be an engineer. I would study civil engineering and spend my days (hopefully) designing bridges. I have and have always had sort of an obsession with buildings and bridges and the work that goes into designing them to be stable.

Little did I know that halfway through my senior year everything would change. In January of my senior year, we were required to take a job shadowing day. I searched everywhere around my small town for an engineering firm I would shadow for the day and was turned down by several places. I was running out of time and needed a place to shadow. At this time, I had currently been working as a tutor at a local learning center that offered tutoring, individual instruction, and therapy to children with special needs, so I signed up to shadow one of the therapists.

It was the day of my job shadow and I was so excited. I would be shadowing an occupational therapist. It was the day when I fell in love with occupational therapy. That being said, I had already been accepted and enrolled in environmental engineering for the upcoming fall semester at Mercer University. I had also received a heft scholarship for engineering and I knew I could not afford to give that up. I stressed myself out for weeks debating whether I should continue to attend college for engineerings or switch to occupational therapy. I could no longer see myself being happy as an engineer but was afraid to tell me parents that I wanted to give up my scholarship to pursue OT. It took me a while and support from many of my friends to make the leap in informing my parents and switching up my degrees, but I finally did it.

Now I am currently pursuing a biology degree on the pre-OT track and I could not be happier. Mercer does not offer graduate school for OT so I will have to go somewhere different in four years, but knowing that I will be doing a job that I love for the rest of my life is enough to keep me going strong. I have completed my first semester as a biology major and I sometimes look back and wonder if I would be as happy as I am if I had chosen not to change my major and I am 100% sure I would not be.

I think it is so silly of me that I almost let me parents dictate my future for me. One of my favorite quotes is by Babe Ruth and it states "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." Needless to say, Babe Ruth meant this about baseball, but I apply this to my life in so many ways. I was afraid that my parents would be disappointed in my decisions to change majors and I was afraid they would not support my decision. However, I overcame this fear and chose to do what truly makes me happy.

I learned from this experience to not have fear to chase your dreams. Whether you desire to change your major, join a new organization, or apply for that extremely selective internship, I hope you go for it fully, without fear. Make this your semester to live without fear!
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RELAX

School may have just begun, but I'm already busy every second of every day. From learning my new schedule to sorority recruitment, these past two weeks are drastically different from my lazy winter break days. A schedule this hectic tends to be accompanied by stress levels that can go through the roof on some days. Luckily, I've been testing out some new ways to relax. Here are my five favorite ways to de-stress:

MOVE YOUR BODY - When you're constantly on the run sometimes it's good to just go for a run. Exercise is the perfect stress release for a busy body. It's a great time to free your mind from all of your worries. It can be 30 minutes or even two hours, but whatever it is make sure to focus only on your activity at hand. If you go for a run or a bike ride make sure to take in the scenery. This is also a great opportunity to listen to some chill, calming music. Instead of blasting Eminem and Ke$ha, try some Bastille or Trevor Hall. Use music to let your mind wander, not to get you overly pumped and aggressive.

EMBRACE YOUR INNER-CHILD -  College is hard. You're on the brink of adulthood, but you're still clinging on to the last remnants of your childhood. Why not embrace the innocence of your youth? Whenever I was stressed during recruitment, I would whip out my coloring book and 64-pack of crayons. Just a few minutes of coloring would instantly calm my mind. You could also make friendship bracelets or work on a puzzle. These types of activities give you a few minutes of peace away from the stresses of the big, scary adult world.

WASTE YOUR TIME - One of my biggest stressors is having too much to do and not enough time to do it all. But every now and then it's good to take a break and do absolutely nothing productive. Whether it's watching the latest episode of The Bachelor or flipping through the pages in this season's fashion magazines, do something that makes you feel good. When you're done, you'll be more ready to tackle the long list of to-dos that have been waiting for you. Just make sure to set a time limit for your unproductivity. You don't want to sit down for one episode of The O.C. and find yourself in the same spot three seasons later.

LOVE YOUR SOUL - Stress is a sickness of the soul. Constantly worrying and fretting will dampen your spirits. So when you're taking a break from you busy day make sure to spend a little time fixing your soul. There are a variety of ways to do this, but yoga and meditation seem to be the most popular. If your school offers yoga classes, give them a shot. Otherwise, the internet is full of yoga and meditation videos for varying degrees of skill. If you're really pressed for time, taking ten minutes to just sit and focus on your breathing can also do wonders for your soul.

EMPTY YOUR WALLET - I'm not suggesting that you go into debt because you're stressed about your Biology midterm, but buying a little treat for yourself is never a bad idea. Personally, I love the mall. Just walking around the mall will put me at ease. But picking up a new top can really brighten my day. New clothes give you the confidence to stack the obstacles ahead of you. Clothes aren't the only thing you can buy, though. A new CD or book can also be the perfect pick-me-up.

There are a thousand different things to stress about on any given day, but there's a million different ways to relax. When you take a break in your day to do what makes you happy, you are more likely to be successful in handling the things that cause you to stress.
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EATING HEALTHY IN COLLEGE

It's time to face the facts -- the Freshman 15 (or 25 in my case) is a real thing. It hit me pretty hard, and losing it has been a challenge. It comes down to a couple of things that we've all heard time and time again... Exercise and healthy eating (cue eye rolling). Healthy eating in college is tough though. What about late-night pizza runs, or that time the dining hall had mac-n-cheese, or wait for it.... alcohol?! While I may not be able to curb your drinking habits, I want to share some healthy eating tips that help me feel confident and energized.

DRINK WATER - LOTS of water. I have a cute pink water bottle that goes everywhere with me. I try to think at least one whole water bottle full during each class. A lot of the time, we think we're hungry when we may just be slightly dehydrated. If you start to feel hungry, chug some water, wait a while, and see if you still have an urge to eat.

START OFF YOUR DAY WITH SOME BREAKFAST - Try to eat something within an hour after you wake up. I love having eggs and toast in the mornings, but you could just grab a banana or make some instant oatmeal if you aren't into the dining hall. With breakfast, try to have some type of fruit... leading me to my next point...

ADD FRUIT OR VEGETABLES TO EVERY MEAL and try to substitute veggies or fruit for your snacks throughout the day. An apple with peanut butter or even sliced cheddar cheese is a delicioous and filling snack (my fave!!).

IF YOU CAN'T PRONOUNCE THE INGREDIENTS ON SOMETHING, DON'T EAT IT - This stuff is all processed and holds little no nutritional value.

IF THERE ARE MORE THAN, SAY, TEN INGREDIENTS LISTED ON THE BACK, DON'T EAT IT  - I recently compared the ingredients on whole grain Tostitos chips to the ingredients on a bag of Doritos while proving to my boyfriends that the Tostitos were an okay choice (obvi, I was right).

INDULGE - Eat some ice cream! Go to Starbucks! Just don't make it a habit. This is my biggest downfall. I have a ridiculous sweet tooth.

HAVE MORE MEALS COMPOSED OF SMALLER SERVINGS - I try to think of my eating habits as more of several healthy snacks than three huge meals. It helps kick up your metabolism (kinda like each breakfast does!). Keep in mind that one serving of meat should be about the size of a deck of cards.

STOP DRINKING SODA - Now. Just do it. I'm guilty of occasionally using soda as a mixer, but otherwise it has been totally cut out of my diet. I don't think this really needs a lot of explanation...

So there's your 8-step eating plan! It works for me, but I definitely have my cheat days (Chik-fil-a, anyone??). We're all human, right? If you have a specific questions about meal ideas or food, I would love to answer them! Good luck and stay healthy!
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HOW TO FIND YOUR PASSION

Ever since I was a little girl I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I would spend hours playing school in my garage and forcing countless family members to be my "students". I never thought about doing anything else with my life, and as years went by, my love for teaching grew and grew. By the time I was in college, I realized that being a teacher was part of my passion for helping people. Not only did my passion show through my career choice, but it also showed in my sorority (I served as Philanthropy Chair and VP of New Member Education Assistant). I always felt this strong desire to help people, to volunteer, and to just generally connect with people so I could hopefully change their lives. My personal blog even connects with my passion - I'm constantly writing advice on my blog and trying to see how I can change people's views.

Finding my passion was easy, it basically just fell into my lap. Knowing what I wanted to do with my life was definitely something that helped me in the later years of life. I had done students teaching internships in high school, I declared my major as a freshman, and joined my sorority my second semester of college. But figuring out your passion isn't a cake walk for everybody, and even for me it's hard to stay on the right path. Everyone's passions are going to be different, but I think the overall steps to figuring out what you want to do is fairly universal. It just takes some time, patience, and maybe a little bit of soul searching. Regardless, finding your passion is a fun experience, and is something that will really change your life in a positive way.

FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU LIKE TO DO - Nine times out of ten your passion lies in the crevices of what you like to do. I LOVE teaching and I LOVE writing, so it makes sense that my passion is helping people via my blog and my career choice. Try sitting down and making a list of what you like to do. It doesn't have to be big things, it could be as simple as "going shopping" (uh hello! Passion for fashion!). Find things that make YOU happy. Find things that excite you. Find things that you don't mind doing by yourself, because you can't have a passion that's shared with someone. What if that person isn't around one day?

DON'T GET DISCOURAGED - If you're not sure what the heck you're doing yet, don't get upset. It's okay to be clueless right now. Figuring out what you're going to do with your life is almost as fun as actually doing it! So don't get frustrated if you're not sure of your plans at the moment. Remember that finding your passion takes patience and dedication.

EXPLORE NEW THINGS - I never thought I would want to join a sorority. I didn't even know what it was until I got to college. Now, my sorority is one of the key places that allows me to pursue my passion. Your passion might be hiding somewhere you haven't explored before. Be willing to jump out of your comfort zone and try new things. Join a new club, or start a new hobby one day when you aren't busy. It's surprising how much fun something you've never tried is.

NOTICE HOW YOU REACT TO THINGS - I knew that teaching was something I wanted to do for the rest of my life, but I had trouble connecting with the age group I had decided to pursue. I had started out thinking that I wanted to teach high school, but then I was placed in an 8th grade classroom. Those two days in the 8th grade classroom forever changed my view of teaching. I love the age group and the environment, and I craved going back everyday. That's what passion feels like. That feeling of wanting to wake up in the morning and go do what you're meant to do. Since then, I've felt so different about teaching, and that feeling shines though me. If you're doing something and you catch yourself itching to go back, that's probably a good sign. If your conversations with people automatically come back to a certain topic, take note of that. If you're excited about it, there's a good chance it's something significant.

Whether you have everything figured out or not, remember that a passion is supposed to be positive and fun. Don't let anything get you discouraged or frustrated, and if for some reason something isn't for you anymore, it's okay. People change, minds change, and the journey continues.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING SENIOR YEAR

Senior year of college is a whirlwind, a roller coaster, a bittersweet mixture of emotions, both good and bad. Sorority women who will be going alum in the near future have a long to-do list to complete before the imminent graduate date: have a candle lighting ceremony, find a husband, and attend their last formal. Okay, maybe there is more to the list than that.

The struggles and obstacles of senior year are different for every single person. Some graduating seniors may be only worried about the list I just mentioned, which is completely okay. Some seniors may be looking for a "big girl" job following graduation. Some seniors could be awaiting acceptance letters to graduate programs of their choice. Each of these paths are all as hectic, stressful, and exciting as they sound.

On top of all the academic and professional decisions that have to be made, sorority women have to face the end of their collegiate sorority experience. We experience our last everything - our last chapter meeting, our last date party, our last formal, our last recruitment, our last ritual ceremony. Some of you may be thinking to yourself, "Well I would be relieved to be done with all that mandatory stuff." These thoughts crossed my mind too, but mostly I was overwhelmed with sadness just at the thought of leaving my collegiate chapter behind. This is the life I have known for years, a routine I have come to love, a family I have bonded with.

I am a senior sorority member who will be going alum in May. I have experienced my last recruitment and Bid Day. I have experienced my last elections. At times when I think about the future I can literally feel my heart rate start to quicken and my mind starts racing with all the possibilities, all the decisions I have to make. Other times I am overwhelmed with excitement of what the future has in store for me. No matter which path you chose, your sorority, your letters are for a lifetime. Your collegiate sorority experience may be coming to an end but the sisterhood you joined lasts for a lifetime. All graduating senior sorority women can and should find comfort in that fact.
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WHAT'S IN MY BAG?

What a woman keeps inside her purse is almost as big of a secret as her age and weight. Lucky for you all... I don't like secrets. For today's post, I'm giving you the "behind the scenes look" of what's in my school bag.

I've used the Longchamp Le Pliage large tote for the past two years and am still just as obsessed with it as I was the first day I bought it. It may have become a "sorority girl staple" (behind L.L. Bean boots and the J.Crew excursion vests), but for good reason! It's big enough to fit my life in it and is pretty water-resistant (this is a plus for walking across campus).

I live off-campus and have no time in my schedule between classes and work to go home, which leads me to carrying my entire life with me.

I keep all of my school supplies (books, a notebook, my macbook, pens, etc.) as well as a little snack for when I get hungry throughout the day, the necessities (gum, my wallet, and sunglasses) and a bunch of personal care items. For someone who loves beauty as much as I do, I surprised myself when I realized I don't carry around any cosmetics with me.

When it comes to packing up my purse, I have one rule of thumb: you have no idea where the day will take you so it's best to be prepared for anything.

What do you keep in your school bag?

JOINING A NEW SORORITY

I have been recently initiated as a founding Sister to Chi Omega at my school and it has been such an amazing experience! When deciding to rush a new sorority at your school you may have reservations at first. That's ok - it is totally normal! Since you are the first class you have no idea what to expect where as some chapters are already established and have a reputation around campus. 

The reason why I chose to be a charter member is honestly because of a gut feeling I had. I love that Chi Omega's philanthropy is The Make-A-Wish Foundation. Also, when I first spoke to the national consultant about this sorority it felt like home to me. Here are a few tips I have come up with when rushing a new sorority!

BE PATIENT - Being a charter member is an awesome opportunity! However, do not go into your colony period expecting to have an awesome event already planned and the whole nine yards. as a member of a colony it is a lot of work! Give a lot of props to whoever your executive board members are because they hit the ground running once they're electing.

DON'T EXPECT TO KNOW EVERYONE - You see other girls within other sororities and on the outside it may seem like they all know one another, but I guarantee you they do not. Just like you they are all meeting new people! I have friends in other sororities and someone may say hi to them in the hallway and they will look at me and say they have no idea who that person is.

BRANCH OUT - If you really want to meet people within your colony than put yourself out there! My colony did a fantastic job with matching you up with a different person each week so you could meet a new face. It is all what you make out of it and a simple hello could strike up a conversation with one of your future bridesmaids. I know of girls who have only know a Sister for a few months and they say she is definitely a friend for life!

IT IS OKAY FOR YOU TO TAKE A STEP BACK - Yes, this may be contradicting my previous advice, but it is okay for you to see where your colony goes. Don't put too much on your plate to the point you're overwhelmed and have no time for schoolwork. I did not run for any positions within my colony and still had a great experience!

ENJOY - This will never happen again for anyone. YOU were picked specially by a national consultant because they feel like you were perfect for their sorority. It's surreal to think that 10 or 20 years down the road you can come back to your chapter and say "Wow, I started this!"

If you decided to join a new sorority at your school I wish you the best of luck and I hope you enjoy every second of it!

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WHAT'S IN MY CHAPTER BAG?

 

My sorority chapter meetings are every Sunday and they keep me in the loop with what is going on and coming up on the sorority agenda. That being said, there are some key items I need when going to chapter:

PLANNER - Most times there are important dates and times of events coming up in the week and I would never remember them if I didn't write them down. I use one universal planner for schoolwork, sorority events and personal stuff. So that kind of brings me to my next item.

PEN - I know you're thinking, DUH! Right? Haha well because I use one planner for everything this is actually really important. I use a GREEN pen for all sorority-related events and activities. It helps me stay organization and when I look at it I automatically know what it is for. (P.S. I use green because it is one of my sorority's colors ;) )

SNACK - This is if I don't eat beforehand. Sometimes chapter runs long (like if it's the first meeting of the semester or the first one after recruitment) and the worst thing is sitting there hungry because then it's hard to focus on anything other than my growling stomach! If I have a snack in my bag, I can take away the hunger pang until chapter ends and I can get a real meal.

STICKY NOTEPAD - This is for jotting down any other important notes and making my to-do list for the week. If one of the officers says I need to send in an email or there's a survey I have to take online or something, I'll write that on my to-do list. I use a sticky notepad because I can tear off the paper I wrote on and just stick it in my planner. It's perfect!!

Lastly, if you have a position within your chapter you should always have your documents or NOTES to present to the chapter with you. I am the Jr. Panhellenic Rep for my sorority. It is my job to bring back information on what the other sororities on campus are doing that week to my chapter; so I would have my notes from our weekly PC meeting in my bag.

What do you take to your chapter meetings?

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DIY // PERSONALIZED JENGA GAME

I've decided to craft for my Valentine this year (the way to a boy's heart is through Mod Podge!). I went through memorabilia crafts online and almost settled on the personalized decks of cards that have gained recent popularity for couple's gifts. Then, during a night of work at my quiet, on-campus coffee shop, the ear-shattering crash of a completed Jenga game gave me a new idea for a memory-keeping gift.

Luckily, a Jenga set has been buried in my closet since August move-in as a forgotten rainy day activity. Confidence high, I purchased acrylic paints and prepared to paint 54 individual, finished wooden blocks. I was knocked off my crafting horse very quickly and found a beautiful, fool-proof Plan B that has produced a fantastic memory that will keep for years to come!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PERSONALIZED JENGA

1. Gather supplies.

• game of Jenga
• Mod Podge
• Microsoft processor or Photoshop
• color printer
• old paintbrush
• scissors

2. Think up 54 ideas for blocks and create 2 images for each block. Measure your blocks and make boxes on a Microsoft Publisher document (size 2.88 x 0.88 inches). Then find images, photos, or text to format into each box.

3. Print images from a high quality, color printer. I used the printer in my campus library.

4. Carefully cut out the images.

5. Mod Podge one image on each slide of a Jenga block.

6. Mod Podge corners and edges carefully to prevent peeling.

7. Cover each image fully with Mod Podge. Don't worry! Mod Podge dries completely clear, which I mention four times in the video. Haha!

8. OPTIONAL: Add images to the small ends. I added my Valentine's monogram on one side and mine on the other.

9. Let dry!

10. Gift and enjoy!

Some great ways to adapt this craft to other uses:

• Ice breaker activity for recruitment or new member meetings. Print questions instead of graphic and have PNMs or new members answer each one as they play.
• Have each Sister design her own block (you may have to use more than one Jenga game) and display in your chapter room or house!
• You could do this as a chapter or make it a new member class tradition. Put a name on one side and a collage of favorite things, pictures, etc. on the other!

Tips:

• If you choose to paint, try to buy the classic Jenga game instead of the anniversary edition (the one I'm using in the video) because the pieces aren't finished and are a little larger, which would give you enough room for your masterpieces! Make sure to sand each piece well, use acrylic-based paints and a sealer to protect your art from excited Jenga players.
• To cover your blocks (or any Mod Podge craft) in glitter, mix Mod Podge with loose glitter and paint it onto your craft. The Mod Podge will dry and it will look as if you loose glittered without the mess!

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5 TIPS FOR DECORATING YOUR COLLEGE ROOM

Decorating your dorm room is one of the best ways to showcase your personality and interests, and one of the best ways to create a cozy home away from home! Before I moved into my freshman room, I had such ambitious ideas of "the ideal dorm room" I was afraid I wouldn't be able to fulfill my expectations (which sounds silly now!). Throughout my freshman year, I accumulated various things I wanted to display in my room, so my walls were and still are a constant in progress. Here are few suggestions and things I've learned over the past few semesters!

1. Try to coordinate with your roommate! You don't have to buy matching bedspreads, but it's nice to have a cohesive theme throughout your room. This year, my roommate and I are both using twine and clothespins to hang our photos on our walls. This is a super cute and inexpensive way (I got all the supplies for less than $10!) to show off photos of your friends and Sisters.

2. You don't have to be a crafting goddess to make your own decorations. I pretend I'm more creative that I am, but I still managed to make some decorations I was proud enough to Instagram! By using origami paper as a background, I wrote daily reminders to love, relax, and breathe on small pieces of printer paper and made really pretty posters for my wall.

3. Show off your love for your sorority! Personally, I've put up so many photos of my Sisters, cards from my Big, and various other decorations I've received over the past year and a half. When I'm having a bad day, I love seeing these beautiful reminders of my sorority.

4. Try something a little funky and different in your room to feel like you're not in a dorm. I brought a huge chevron wall decal for the huge empty space in my room, and with the help of my roommate, we put it up one night. Though it was a little bit of a hassle, the effort was well worth it!

5. My freshman roommate and I learned very quickly that twinkly lights are a girl's best friend. Fluorescent lights are so draining, and soft white lights really change the atmosphere of your room. They're so calming and great to have for relaxing nights in!

Next year, I'm living off-campus with one of my Sisters. Our apartment is a little on the small side, but its hardwood floors and exposed brick are so gorgeous I cannot wait to move in. I'm planning on using a lot of these tips next year when we move in! I would love to hear how you decorate your apartments and dorms, especially how you incorporate your sorority pride in your rooms. Happy decorating!

MEET OUR CAMPUS REPS!!

You have no idea how excited I am to introduce the campus reps to you all! Ever since I first announced the beginning of the program, I have received so many responses. After sending out the first two groups of welcome letters, I have gotten to know these ladies a little better and can only expect to great things to come. Without further adieu, welcome your campus reps!

I am a Sister of Sigma Sigma Sigma at the University of Central Arkansas. Currently, I serve as the Housing Chair for my sorority and I have been a member since spring 2012. I love getting involved on and off campus as much as possible and hope to one day help students find their place on campus like I found mine.

My name is Ashley - but I'd rather you just call me Ash! I love the color grey, I use glitter on a regular basis, and I'm obsessed with giraffes and Audrey Hepburn. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (...in short, I'm a Mormon!) and I'm the oldest of six kids. I am attending Utah State University and studying English with an emphasis in Literary Studies -- and I am a Kappa Delta!

I am Beth! I am an 18 year old lover of all things. I love Alpha Gam, DIY projects, and college. I am obsessed with traveling and yoga. Cupcakes are my life! I bleed orange and black while living for the red, buff, and green. And I am in love with my high school sweetheart.

I am a 21-year-old student at THE Ohio State University and a member of Delta Zeta. I'm from New York, but made the 600-mile trek to Ohio to attend school at the most spirited university in America (I'm only slightly biased...). I tweet far too often about many irrelevant things and my Sisters rarely let me live down half of them. I'm in slight denial that the real world is fast approaching as my graduation date nears, but I'm beyond excited to see what comes next.

I am a Sister of Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Connecticut, where I am pursuing a degree in Marketing. My days are spent refreshing my Instagram feed, watching reruns of Boy Meets World, and crying while thinking about my upcoming graduation. I'm just your average college sorority girl suffering from an addiction to beauty and fashion... even though my wallet doesn't quite approve. I'm may not be entirely sure of where I'm going, but I'm on her way.

 Hey y'all! I'm a senior psychology major at Middle Tennessee State University. My sophomore year I decided that going Greek was the path for me and I joined the Rho Omicron chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi. Its been the best decision I've ever made and has bettered my life in countless ways. In my spare time I enjoy crafting, Netflix, Pinterest, relaxing, and, of course, spending time with my Sisters.

I'm a sophomore journalism major at Emerson College in Boston. I am a Sister of Alpha Epsilon Phi, which I joined fall of 2012. Through this experience, I've found the supportive group I need being so far away from my hometown in Texas. One day I would love to be a sportswriter or work with a baseball team, as I am a huge sports fan.

My name is Debra and I'm a senior at Alma college. It's a small, liberal arts institution with around 1400 students. I'm a member of Phi Sigma Sigma and the Risk Management Chair for my chapter. I study psychology and am the Vice President of Active Minds, a mental health awareness organization.

My name is Laurencia and I am 19-years-old. I'm a Sister of Alpha Sigma Tau! I am originally from New York, but I attend Radford University in Virginia. I'm studying sport psychology and I am really excited about it! I have been in my sorority for only a year now but it has changed my college experience so much already! I am looking forward to all the new opportunities and memories to come!

I'm Mallory and I'm currently a sophomore in Ceramic Engineering. Ceramic engineering, you ask? Long story short is it's helping use non-metals for various applications. I go to an engineering school, so it's definitely not the typical Greek experience. Being in a chapter with 90 critical thinkers isn't always a picnic, but I wouldn't trade my chapter experience for the world!

Hello! I'm May, a west-coast transplant to a tiny southern college where I joined a sorority and found that I can be loved by and love my Sisters more than I ever imagined. All sappiness aside, I'm your average college student with big hair, a big heart, and an opinion on just about everything. I waste most of my time looking at kitchens on Pinterest and taking pictures of my dog, but I love a good adventure and try to step out of my college "bubble" as much as possible.

My name is Melissa and I'm a junior at the University of Pugent Sound in Tacoma, Washington. Becoming a member of Kappa Alpha Theta was by far one of the best decisions I have ever made. When I'm not busy crafting for my Little, I'm either studying for my Mathematics and Economics degree or I'm at varsity crew team practice.

My name is Rhiannon and I'm a junior at Western Carolina University. I am majoring in Middle Grades Education, with a minor in Psychology. When I'm not doing school work, I'm in my pajamas watching re-runs of Gossip Girl with a glass of wine. My favorite color is purple, and I'm a sucker for a nice pair of heels. I'm rarely serious. I'm all about having fun and enjoying life. I listen to music 24/7 and my guilty pleasure is online shopping.

I'm a 19-year-old sophomore at American University in Washington, D.C. I'm pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Communications. When I'm not in class or pursuing environmental work, I love spending time with my Alpha Chi Omega Sisters!

I am a Sister of the Gamma Omicron chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon at Georgia Southern University. I drink way too much coffee and love Kate Spade. I'm a sophomore studying Marketing, Spanish, and Economics, but have no idea what I want to do with any of it when I graduate. I spend most of my time binge watching Gossip Girl on Netflix, gossiping with my Big and Little, and searching Pinterest for the perfect formal cooler ideas.

My name's Steph and I'm a Rhode Island native! Just your typical college 18-year-old trying to navigate her way through freshman year at Quinnipiac University. I hope to graduate as a broadcast journalist. I recently pledged Chi Omega as a founding Sister and I am excited to watch my chapter grow!

I am a junior at Elon University in Elon, NC studying Secondary Math Education, Theater, and Religious Studies. I am a proud Sister of Alpha Chi Omega, serving as a member and Alumnae Relations chair. I am originally from Vermont via New York. I am an only child and my dream job is being a Disney Princess - preferably Ariel. My favorite things include being a vegetarian, the New York Giants, animals, traveling, working as a camp counselor and, of course, my Sisters!

Howdy! My name is Sydney and I'm a student and sorority woman at Texas A&M. I love writing about what I'm passionate about - beauty, fashion, sorority life, and much more. Some of my favorite things include online shopping, music, scarves, hanging out with my Sisters, and feeding my Netflix addiction. check out my blog, Girl Meets Pearls!