Where I am.

In September of 2009 I started my journey as a student at The Ohio State University.  Still exhausted from being over involved in high school, I refused to get involved at Ohio State.  I thought it would be a good idea to have nothing to do, so I had time to meet new people and adjust to the college life. By the second week of classes I was dying of boredom.

With that being said, needing involvement was the main reason I decided to go through Formal Recruitment.  My other reason was the legacy I held, my mother and two of her sisters were in a sorority. However, boredom and obligation to carry on a legacy were just the reasons I agreed to go through rush, not the reason I am in a sorority today.  After two of the worst weekends of my life, I found myself a sister of Delta Zeta. 

I went through the next eight weeks as a new member; learning about the traditions, values, and expectations of Delta Zeta.  I really don’t remember much about those weeks except the overwhelming sense of just simply taking in the idea of being Greek at Ohio State. I didn’t realize the relationships forming or opportunities I was be given would change the course of my life.

At first I knew Delta Zeta was the right place for me because of the people, the friendships, the sisterhood I had found.  The reason is still with me; however now I understand and appreciate our values, what our founders intended on creating.  I believe in our mission, and have faith in each member of our sisterhood: past, present, and future.  I never thought being in a sorority would change my life, but it has completely changed me.

I am still from Cincinnati, I still have a mom, a dad, 2 biological sisters, and a dog. I still love Skyline Chili, Graeter’s ice cream, the Buckeyes, and the color pink.  However, now I want to go into Higher Education and Student Affairs, and work with ‘new members’ for the rest of my life. Now, as a sophomore I sit on the executive board of my organization, and I joined Student-Alumni Council.  Now, I love spending time developing my leadership skills, and knowledge about how I can better the organizations I am a part of. 

After reading this Blogabus I know I am in the right place, once again.  I am excited for the opportunity to work with other Greeks that have the same goal I do: change for our community. I am interested to see what exactly the lessons will include, and how I will use the tools I learn in class to better my organization.  Things are constantly changing, as are people, and I can’t wait to see what change will come in the next nine weeks.