Why Ella Became a Pi Chi: The Impact of Mentorship in Sorority Recruitment
“When I went through primary recruitment my freshman year, my Pi Chi was the best resource! Recruitment can be super overwhelming, but having an older girl who wasn’t just a mentor but also a friend really made everything feel so much more manageable. She helped calm my nerves and made me feel like I wasn’t going through it alone. By the end of the week, we had built such a strong bond, and she was there for me long after recruitment ended. She made my transition to Clemson so much easier. My Pi Chi completely shaped my Clemson experience and as soon as recruitment ended I knew I wanted to do the same for a group of girls just like me.
Serving as a Pi Chi during the 2024 primary recruitment was hands down one of the best experiences I could’ve asked for. I had 15 incredible PNMs who I absolutely adore, and I really took on their emotions, good and bad, throughout recruitment. It made it so much easier to connect with them and form genuine friendships. Not only did I get 15 amazing new friends, but being a Pi Chi taught me so much about leadership and how to be a better friend. The lessons I learned have stuck with me, and I use them in my everyday life. On top of all that, being a Pi Chi brought me closer to an incredible group of girls from different Panhellenic chapters. I’m beyond thankful for the opportunity to meet so many amazing women who were hand-picked for their kindness, leadership, and hearts.
This year when it came time to apply, there was no question, I had to be a Pi Chi again. Pi Chi Land is like nothing else!! Forming such amazing friendships with fellow Pi Chis and creating genuine connections with your PNMs is the best gift I could’ve ever asked for. Every long day is totally worth it when you see your girls running home on Bid Day. Revealing my affiliation to them was one of the best feelings, and I wouldn’t trade that experience for anything. Being a Pi Chi has truly changed my life, and I would choose it over and over again!!!”
Apply to be a Pi Chi today! Applications close January 19th, 2025
