Recruitment
I was at James Madison University during their fall formal recruitment! It was AWESOME! The women were so on top of things and had everything organized before I even arrived. I was so excited to experience this large recruitment. With 1,000 women going through recruitment, hoping to call a sorority their home, I was thrilled to watch the women chant and have conversations with all of the women.I will admit I was in shock when the women began chanting for the first time. The women all stood within the house while three women stood outside the front door chanting. But this wasn't your average sing-song chanting. The women were yelling at the top of their lungs to ensure that the women awaiting to enter their home could hear what they were saying. As the whole house shook with excitement and spirit I was all smiles! Everyone had such positive attitudes the entire week and the women were so energized and excited to be receiving new members this semester. I was so happy that I could witness this amazing recruitment. I was even allowed to tour other houses during the skit night! I loved getting to see how other sororities put together creative skits.
The Women
The women were nothing but friendly during my visit to JMU. They were all so kind as to drive me around town and pick me up when I needed anything. They even gave me a recruitment shirt! I was so excited! We all know how much I love t-shirts :) Everyone was very welcoming. I loved having lunch with them and hearing about their lives and the university as we strolled through campus to grab lunch or dinner. The campus was huge by the way! They also had the best campus food I have ever eaten! There were so many options and some of the best desserts ;) I was one lucky gal to get to visit James Madison University.The Town
The town of Harrisonburg was not the largest town, but it was very homie. I loved the atmosphere and the fact that they had some of my favorite stores and restaurants ;) I would love to visit James Madison University again someday. The town was mostly made up of the university and was divided by a highway, but I had a great time there! I almost wish I would have looked into attending school there! (Just kidding, because then I wouldn't have met the wonderful friends I did in Pittsburg, KS. Love you guys!)
Some of the officers and I in their chapter room
Travels
I will say that I seem to not have the best luck with flying, but I still enjoy it! This time I was traveling out of Charlottesville, VA. When I arrived to the airport I found a long line of passengers waiting to receive their HANDWRITTEN boarding passes. All of the computers had broken down! After a long wait and help from the fantastic staff, I was able to finally board my plane with my healthy breakfast of pretzel M&Ms. I landed in Atlanta, GA to hike across the airport, which is miles long in case you did not know, and take a seat before boarding my flight. I took a short nap on the plane and safely arrived in Philadelphia, PA to start my week with the wonderful women of Millersville University! Oh, and I almost forgot. My hairbrush was missing after the TSA search my suitcase :( Apparently, Dad thought it was funny that I was so concerned, but it was my favorite hairbrush! Luckily, those are easily replaced!Random
I have been reading the book The Last Lecture and I would recommend this book to everyone. It has truly inspired me to start pursuing my dreams no matter how silly they seem. The man who wrote this book was amazing and I am so glad that my mom bought this for me! I think it is definitely a book for all ages too, young and old."Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined."
-- Henry David Thoreau
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