I first came into recruitment not knowing at all what to expect. Being the only girl in my family and also coming from Wisconsin, I had no one to guide me in the process. Entering with an open mind helped me in a lot of ways because I could truly see all of the sororities for their members without any previous judgements or stereotypes in mind.

From the second I stepped into ADPi, I had an overwhelming feeling that I belonged there. I was immediately overwhelmed with the sense of professionalism, poise and beauty— I was intimidated in the best way possible. I was taken to the main dining room where I had my first conversation. All of my nerves were relieved when I was greeted by the nicest, most genuine women who made me feel comfortable talking about whatever I pleased. From the first round after Open House, I was so excited to go back.

I kept asking myself what it was about Alpha Delta Pi that made me walk out feeling so confident and valued. The answer did not come to me until Preference round, when I was struggling between my top two choices. I had realized that the sororities I liked reminded me of who I was in high school. I saw familiar relationships, a familiar drive, and a familiar confidence, but Alpha Delta Pi was filled with women who I looked up to, women who I know would push me to be better and not the same, women who would help me grow as a person and influence my character. ADPi was not who I saw myself as, it was what I hoped to see myself as in the future.

Now entering my junior year, I can confidently say that this sorority has changed me for the better. I not only have had the most amazing two years of my life, but I have been inspired and pushed to be my best self. I am the most confident and happy I have ever been thanks to this sisterhood.

Pi love always,

Sophie