Committing to Confidence - a Blog Series by Katelyn Andrist

To the Young Woman Going Through Sorority Recruitment:

 

No one is you, and that is your superpower. 

 

Look into the mirror right now and smile. That is the version every single Chapter wants to see. The woman you are seeing is the woman you will need when going through recruitment. 

 

You are beautiful, powerful, funny, smart, bold, and most of all - you are enough. You are enough right now, during, and after recruitment. 

 

Now, you are preparing yourself for the most awesome, stressful, and overwhelming week of your life. Yes - it is so much fun getting new makeup, hair, and shoes, but do not forget yourself.

 

I have been in your shoes. I get it. So, I want to give you three tips for surviving sorority recruitment as your most authentic self:

 

Tip #1: Just be you. 

You owe it to yourself to have an open mind and real conversations that allow you to present the most confident version of yourself.

 

Tip #2: Allow yourself to find your home. 

Do not let anyone take away your voice or the freedom to choose the home YOU want. You will find your forever home. A home is a place where you are loved and celebrated for genuinely being you. Not being afraid to love, make mistakes, and show the world who you are unapologetically. 

 

Tip #3: Be kind to yourself and everything around you. 

Everyone is stressed, nervous, and putting a lot of pressure on themselves. Whenever you are feeling down or not yourself just look into the mirror and remember who you are. 

 

Now that you have my top three tips for surviving sorority recruitment AND enjoying it, go have some fun ;)

 

I am grateful for my forever home, Kappa Delta. 

 

Kappa Delta is here to embrace you for you. We strive to be our most honorable, beautiful, and highest versions of ourselves. Giving our time, passion, and love to the Manhattan Community. 

 

You are seen. 

You are loved. 

You are embraced for the beautiful person you are. 

 

Kappa Delta values everyone for their differences! You deserve to be just you in a home filled with amazing people. When I was a freshman I found my forever through the kindness, power, and love from Kappa Delta! 

 

Cheers to the amazing women of Kappa Delta who are fearless leaders creating a more confident tomorrow. 

 

With love,

 

Katelyn Andrist, Senior PC’19