Alpha Chi

The Classiest Girls Wear Lyres and Pearls

(USC's Alpha Chi Omega house)

Sororities and Greek Life can either be a very big deal at a university or they can merely exist. I am fortunate enough to attend a university that has an incredibly strong Greek System that builds upon the strength of the Trojan Family. Coming to school here, I was apprehensive about this foreign place becoming my new home. Who would be my new friends? Who would I rely on for support? Who would help me to grow into the person I am becoming?

(The ladies of AXO at the mixer)

In an effort to find this at USC, I registered for formal recruitment but soon  I decided that the stress of rush and my first week of classes was too much. 

Then...I found my family. 

(The girls when I received my bid!)

After going through a process called Continuous Open Bidding, I was offered a bid at Alpha Chi Omega's Epsilon chapter at USC. Not only did the first girls I meet feel like instant friends, but walking into the chapter's house on campus made me feel truly at home. I had always heard the cliches that sorority houses feel like home and that the sisters truly feel like family, but I was able to see in such a short time, how true those words really are. Talking to my new sisters, I feel like they are old friends that I have known forever. I am excited to get to know all of them better and grow closer over these next four years. 

(Julie, Kaeli, Nicole, and me tailgating at USC's first home game this year)

Not only is AXO an incredible group of women, an extremely strong support system, and my new family 3,000 miles away from home, but becoming a part of Alpha Chi this past week has led to some of my best memories so far on campus. Whether traveling to Urth Caffe in Downtown LA with Kaeli, Nicole, Nina and Julie, or attending the Phi Sig mixer last week, themed "Fratty Shack," or even just sitting down to eat dinner in the house with my new sisters, I find myself having an incredible time. I am building bonds that I know will last a lifetime. The girls in the house have such kind hearts and have made me feel so welcome that I am incredibly lucky to have met them and have the chance to get to know them better. 

(Alison, Jenny, Julie and me before "Fratty Shack")

(AXO loves Lilly Pulitzer!)

I can't wait to participate in more events and take advantage of the opportunities that AXO offers. I also want to thank the sisters for welcoming me into their family and helping me to find a home at USC. Kaeli, Nicole, Nina, Chelsea, Annie and Jenny (just to name a few, out of many) have gone out of their way to make me feel welcome and I am forever grateful for the kindness of all of my new sisters. 

AXOxo

Gabby