During my four years as a collegiate member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, I had the opportunity to hold many positions that helped shape who I am today. Going into the sorority, I already had leadership experience from high school, so when formal recruitment came around and officer positions were mentioned, I immediately expressed interest in taking on a role. While I held several positions, one stands out as having had the most impact on me and bringing me the most joy: Vice President of Public Relations & Recruitment. I was elected to this position at the end of my sophomore year, just before entering my junior year.

I truly loved the process—planning everything from scratch, deciding on a theme, designing t-shirts, painting letters, making signs, decorating rooms, planning each round and preparing the sisters for recruitment. While this role was incredibly stressful, with sleepless nights ensuring everything was perfect, I was passionate about making sure the potential new members saw the same sisterhood I cherished. It was a position I was reluctant to give up when elections came around because I loved it so much. Thankfully, I was given the opportunity to hold the role again for my senior year’s fall recruitment, being voted in at the last minute. I was able to enjoy the process once more before being elected to a new position during the second semester of my senior year.

This position taught me a variety of invaluable skills, such as planning events, recruiting members, working with different personalities and building confidence in my ideas. Most importantly, it helped me overcome my fear of public speaking. In fact, every position I held allowed me to grow and improve.

So, to any active member reading this: go for that position you’re interested in. You have what it takes to fulfill its duties, and you’ll have the support of your sisters along the way. You will learn and grow in ways you won’t fully realize until it’s time for you to speak at your senior ceremony—and you begin to reminisce on everything from the beginning. Remember, these experiences are not just about the position but about the lifelong lessons and connections you’ll carry with you.