My Sorority got me a JOB

Yes, you read that right. My sorority got me a job after college. "Paying for my friends" put me ahead of my peers when graduation time came last year, and it continues to provide opportunities for me.

So let's start with explaining what I mean, okay? Being a member of a greek organization gave me experience and skills that could be applied to the work force post graduation. 

Now let's break it down! I held multiple positions in my time as a collegiate sorority member and was on at least one committee (at times up to four) per semester. I made sure that I had some experience with almost everything (sorry to my friends that help finance positions because I definitely avoided you). Here's just a few positions/committees - Red Dress Gala Director, Social Media Director, Parent Relations Chair, marketing committee, philanthropy committee, Red Dress Gala committee, recruitment committee, sisterhood committee. Most of these positions involved planning and executing events, developing marketing campaigns and digital graphics, community outreach, communicating with the chapter and the local community, and developing new and creative ideas in each position. As I am currently in the world of sales & marketing, all of these are applicable!

Here's the best part that nobody tells you - EMPLOYERS/INTERVIEWERS DON'T CRINGE WHEN YOU SAY THE WORD SORORITY IN AN INTERVIEW! Isn't that amazing? I was terrified to use the word "sorority" in an interview, given the stereotype and stigma associated with that word. However, my interviewers didn't look taken back by it. Instead, they shook their heads with understanding and even SMILED as I elaborated on the topic. 

Post graduation, I am still gaining so much from being a part of my sorority. I am an advisor for a collegiate chapter. Through this, I have met more remarkable collegiate members and some wonderful fellow advisors. I was fortunate to attend the Alpha Phi Leadership Conference for the Western Conference a little while back as an advisor. I made so many connections, and even saw a few old friends! I got to know even from our chapter so much better, and even had a few opportunities to network and market myself to other people from the Western Quadrant. 


It's all about what YOU make of your experience in a greek organization. If you are a member that sits back your entire collegiate career, then you are doing yourself a disservice. There are SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES that are offered to you! Speaking just on Alpha Phi, there are intern positions that companies hold open only for our members, there are blogging positions for collegians, positions working for the Alpha Phi Foundation to help market and gain awareness of our philanthropy, fundraising opportunities, a Fellows program, Clara's Circle Leadership Council, Emerging Leaders Institute during the summer, scholarships, service opportunities, and SO MUCH MORE! Speaking to the greek community at SUNY Plattsburgh, there are more scholarships, job and intern positions, networking positions, and (again) leadership positions.

The memories and friends you will make from being a member of a greek organization are of course priceless. But the opportunities that are presented to you, and the skills that you get from being a member will help you for so many years to come. It will make your future brighter.

So rush, join, recruit, and LEAD. Apply for positions, get involved, and do your best. IT WILL PAY OFF IN THE END!

Well.....Am I?

Hi friends! It has been a quick moment since I've written anything. And yet, here I am.

New adult me, new blog....right?! ("Sure Em, whatever." they all mumble.)

The past year of my life (goodness) since I've graduated college has been a whirlwind. I moved across the country, had a surgery (which is an uncommon thing in my life), got a new job, made new friends, ended a long term-long distance relationship, and so much more. I've tried new things, learned new things, and made new memories. 

But...THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING!

I've recently come to the realization that I'M ONLY 22! I've barely even lived a quarter of my life, and most of it was spent in school (ironic because I just decided to go back to school for my MBA). I have my entire life still to do random things - travel, see the world, become successful, start a family, support my friends and loved ones, and SO MUCH MORE! How many times do we think to ourselves how "unlucky" we are, or how we wish our lives were different, etc.? I know I think it way too many times in a day. Here's the best part - WE CAN MAKE CHANGES ANY TIME WE WANT! We don't owe anything to anyone other than ourselves. Your main priority should be YOU! If it isn't, we need to do some reevaluating, my friend. I've made hard decisions in the last few months that weren't the easiest. But in the end, they are what is best for me. To me, that is my only goal - to be the healthiest and best ME that I can be.

I've gotten a little off track on a slight rant. This post is about this new blog. I'm young. I have my whole life ahead of me. And I'm going to write about the random workings of my world here, for you all to enjoy.