A letter from the vP of recruitment:

Dear Potential New Member,

My heart is so so happy that you have decided to participate in Fall Primary recruitment!! I understand everyone has differing levels of excitement and nerves going into this process; however, I promise no matter your initial feelings, you will be forever grateful for this experience. I was unsure on whether or not I wanted to sign up for recruitment up until I decided to go to LSU; however, it has easily been the best decision I have made in college. Whilst preparing, I immediately felt overwhelmed with thousands of different questions and ultimately found comfort in my copy of Girl Talk. From outfit inspiration, to pep talks from each chapter president, and an outline of what each round would entail, Girl Talk truly felt like a lifeline that kept me afloat during the hectic and chaotic week that recruitment is.

Even after studying Girl Talk as if it were a textbook, I was still a nervous wreck as a PNM. I was constantly worried whether my outfits were cute enough, if my makeup was perfect, and so on. While these feelings are inevitable, I want you to remember that while it is fun to get all dressed up, recruitment is not about your appearance or what dress you chose for sisterhood, it is about showing the chapters your most authentic self. It is about discovering a place that you can call your home away from home; a place filled with women who will push you to be the best version of yourself. During recruitment, the people you will meet will ultimately create a foundation for beautiful friendships that you hold onto for a lifetime. I urge each of you to enjoy every conversation, interaction, and experience you have throughout this recruitment process because once it is over you will never go through something as rewarding and special during your time at LSU. 

As a result of joining the Panhellenic community you will learn the importance of branching out from one’s chapter and not letting differing sorority letters be a barrier between friendship but a common ground between two strangers. From keeping me afloat during hard times, helping me to create my favorite college memories, and shaping me into the person I am today, the friendships I have found through the Greek community are like no other. At its core, the Panhellenic community encourages you to grow into the person you are meant to be while building life-long friendships with the people you encounter along the way. I am so excited for each of you to embark on this exciting and life changing journey that is college and I am thankful you have allowed the Panhellenic community to be a part of it.I am forever grateful for making the decision to sign up for recruitment and I wish you all the best in your own recruitment process. I know each one of you will bring something so unique and special to the Panhellenic community and I cannot wait to see the impact you all will inevitably make!!!! 

Geaux Tigers & Geaux Greek

Gabbie Mikhail