While the transition from high school to college doesn’t come easily for most, for me it presented exceptional challenges that persuaded me to make impactful changes in my life. One of those changes was the decision to join the Greek community here at the University of Washington. Coming into college, everything that could’ve been different from the environment I grew up in was; the environment, the politics, and the people. I struggled to find my niche in the dorms even after living there for a quarter during Early Fall Start. After weeks of deliberating, I made the choice to join informal Fall recruitment and discovered my home for my remaining years of school.
Upon becoming a member of Alpha Phi, I moved into a place where I was surrounded by a multitude of hard working, goal driven individuals that pushed me to stay motivated and challenge myself socially and academically. I gained a sense of community in a city that once felt like it was engulfing me. I was introduced to girls that were also pursuing public health that provided me with insight on clubs I should join on campus and suggestions for internships to look at more in depth. In addition, I had a built in study group with people living a few doors down the hallway from me. Despite all of these bonuses, overall, I would say that the most important skill I learned in joining my sorority was the ability to live alongside one hundred and eleven other girls from all walks of life and still create my own identity. Tasks I Accomplished...
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