Former College Lifestyles Interns: Updates, Career, and Staying Classy
February 29, 2012 by TianaB
Filed under Ask the Intern, Ask the Intern, Careers, CL Daily, CL ExCLusives!, CL on your Campus, College Tips, Etiquette, Leadership, Lifestyle, Motivational Monday, Professionalism, Relationships, Sorority Life, Sorority Saturday, The Dish, The Intern Dish, Thoughtful Thursday, What We Love
Reconnecting with interns past has opened up a Pandora’s box of success stories and plenty of definitions for College Lifestyles’ coined term: classy co-ed. Thinking about interning with us? Make your decision easier by checking out what a few CL alumnae have been up to below!
Questions for The Classy Ladies:
1. How have you continued to live by College Lifestyles’ motto of being a “classy co-ed” post internship and/or post graduation?
2. In what way have you benefited the most from your former internship with College Lifestyles?
3. Now that you are CL alumna, what have you done professionally since interning for College Lifestyles?
Stephanie Hardiman Simon
With her husband, Michael. They just got married in October 2011!
1. I have continued to be a classy co-ed by following a rule that was ingrained in me in college: always try to be the best-dressed person in the room. Doing this conveys a level of professionalism and people take you seriously. I’ve also worked to volunteer my time to both my sorority and alma mater, Washington and Lee University. I don’t think there’s anything classier than working to help improve the things that mean the most to you.
2. More than anything, College Lifestyles forced me to write regularly, and as a function of that, to always brainstorm and think about the next “story.” Journalism moves fast, and you always have to have a foothold on a new project. I also learned about the anatomy of a good blog post and writing for the web, which is an important skill for anyone in communications today.
3. I graduated from Washington and Lee University and worked a handful of different reporting jobs. In the last year, I have been working for the Chicago Tribune, mostly as a web producer in the local news division. In June, I will have completed my masters degree in journalism from DePaul University. I’m also an alumnae adviser for the Pi Beta Phi chapter at Millikin University and a volunteer admissions interviewer with my alma mater.
Maggie Young
Ms. Young, representing the University of Kansas.
1. I have continued to strive for what I am passionate about while embracing the ups and downs that occur. Above all, I treat myself and others with respect and friendly character.
2. I learned that I can do what I want in life. Shelly really emphasized that you can take small ideas and turn them into a big reality.
3. I am a recent CL alumna, but I am now an intern at Parents magazine in NYC. I also founded Get Fit Get Life, an online magazine with a mission to empower young women to live with a healthy lifestyle.
Deirdre Cunnane
Meet Deirdre!
1. When I first started my internship with College Lifestyles in December 2009, I saw a classy co-ed as someone who works hard, takes time to enjoy herself, is open to trying new things, and goes forth in achieving her dreams. That description still rings true. The way in which I most try to live up to College Lifestyles’ motto is by being unafraid of change. I moved to the Channel Islands last summer on my own and learned a lot about myself by doing so. We need to step outside of our comfort zones when the opportunity arises–it’s how you get a better perspective about life.
2. Hands down, I benefited most from the community of interns that I was a part of. I’ve learned so much from these girls and I’m glad to say that we still keep in touch via Twitter and Facebook. All of us are from different backgrounds, colleges, and even countries, and we wouldn’t have been brought together if it weren’t for College Lifestyles.
3. I’m a law student. Professionally, I have done a lot of work towards my goal of becoming an Irish-American attorney-at-law. My third year of college was spent working full-time at two large law firms and the experience was invaluable. I was so proud of having my work published in a professional periodical. I have tailored all of my final year subjects around business law which I’m now certain is what I want to specialize in. My head is currently buried in revenue, banking, and employment law books 24/7, but what can I say? I’m loving it!
Rebecca Alberico
Rebecca in the center, with her friends Brittany on the left and Kaitlyn on the right! Read Kaitlyn's CL story below.
1. Being a classy co-ed is more of a lifestyle choice for me. Before I was a part of College Lifestyles I considered myself a classy co-ed, but once I signed on as an intern, it increased since I was working with such amazing ladies! I try to live by CL’s motto everyday — I put on a smile and my can-do attitude!
2. I have benefited the most from a past College Lifestyles internship with the connections and friendships that were created. I have friends from all over the country now! It’s not unusual for Deirdre [Cunnane] and I to tweet about our Diet Coke obsession. Just last week, a few of us were discussing the newest season of One Tree Hill! I was introduced to some wonderful girls, and I am so grateful for it!
3. After a full year (summer, fall and spring) with College Lifestyles, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. After graduating, I worker in retail for the summer and fall and then finally got a job in my field. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been working as an Account Coordinator at a marketing communications firm in my hometown in Erie, PA. I absolutely love it!
Kaitlyn Kline
Two CL Alum's in one. Alberico's on the left, Kline's on the right.
1. To me, living by the CL motto of being a classy co-ed just means always trying your best and being happy with yourself. I try to do both of those things in my everyday life!
2. Before joining the College Lifestyles team, my plan was to go to graduate school for industrial/organizational psychology. After about a month with CL, I knew that would’ve been a mistake! I applied for a Journalism/Communication grad school program and realized it was the place for me. CL had sent me down a new path, which is where I was meant to be!
3. I have about seven months left in grad school, so that’s really exciting! I’ve also been doing some freelance work for Warner Brothers WBWord Division and that has been fun. I’m also a social media intern at Smith Brothers Agency and I absolutely adore it! It’s pretty much a dream come true.
Abby Bryant
Bryant with her dog, J.T.
1. I have continued to be a classy co-ed by having a positive mind and a joyful attitude. These are the keys to a successful and happy lifestyle.
2. I learned so much in my time at CL! I was able to further my writing skills and experience the internship of a lifetime. As all CL interns know, Shelly is one of the best bosses one could ever ask for. I am so grateful for her in being the role model she is to me. The relationship we’ve built is still going strong today!
3. Currently, I am the Executive Assistant at a bank located in downtown Athens, GA. I am also the Public Relations Director on the National Board of Sigma Alpha Omega.
Carly Bassen
Bassen by Tiffany's. So classy.
1. I continue to live by College Lifestyles’ motto of being a classy co-ed by being comfortable in my own skin.
2. College Lifestyles gave me the incentive to get up and go. Whether or not I can tell a decent joke, serve a tennis ball, or bake tiramisu does not matter. It’s about just trying it–that’s what counts in the long run.
3. Since interning for College Lifestyles, I have been determined to accomplish my next endeavor: publishing a women’s magazine.
Samantha Stratton
Samantha Stratton, a.k.a. Miss University of South Florida!
1. Maintaining a classy image within a typically rowdy campus setting is certainly difficult, but living by the College Lifestyle motto well beyond the realms of college life truly takes the finest of character. I admire and desire to be more like the women who do this. Following college graduation, I quickly understood that society makes it difficult to stay true to yourself. But as classy co-eds, we should take what we know from our friends, experiences, and even internships and pass a little learned class along to others. Love may make the world go ’round, but class is what keeps the love pure and charming.
2. Being considered one of the “classy co-eds” of College Lifestyles was one of my fondest memories of college. It was more than an internship, a networking opportunity, or a chance to voice my opinion. Writing for this online magazine allowed me to polish myself as I took notes from other young female writers. I remember more about what others wrote regarding health, etiquette, and beauty than what I wrote myself. As fun as it is to go back and read my own articles or stumble upon a “Classy Halloween” costume picture used for a holiday article, I will forever cherish and follow College Lifestyles as it continues to grow. By keeping up with the newest interns, I am able to keep my own classiness in check. Keep it up, girls!
3. I’ve done some much-needed self-exploration and dreaming. I think it’s important to dream and make goals. Sometimes we lose sight of that in the busyness of college.
I graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Volunteerism and being an active alumna of Delta Gamma have both been focal points in the few weeks since graduation. By adding new experiences to my professional, “big girl” life (as I like to call it), I have more stand-out bullet points in my resume. Also more dialogue and breadth has found its way into my personal life.
I am currently on track to attending graduate school at Loyola University of New Orleans where I will hopefully be a sorority adviser and bring the light of College Lifestyles to hundreds of classy young women! Until then, I am blessed enough to finish my reign as Miss University of South Florida and travel abroad, taking class everywhere I go.
Karen Woods
CL Alumna with her dog, Wesley!
1. I have continued to be a “classy co-ed” through being comfortable with taking the high road (as classy ladies always do). Whether this is taking an extra ten minutes to dress professionally when I could come to work in a t-shirt or not engaging co-workers in pettiness, the benefits of being a classy co-ed do not end with your college years. In my experience, classy behavior is not everyone’s first instinct. While it takes some work to make classiness your first instinct, you will always be respected for it.
2. I think the biggest thing I gained from interning at College Lifestyles was the opportunity to find my own writing/blogging voice. I had always known that I was a pretty good writer, but getting feedback from Shelly and having the opportunity to write regularly about topics that interested me, fellow interns as well as family and friends helped me discover what worked and what didn’t. In turn, I found a voice. I don’t think this is something that could’ve happened by simply blogging on my own. I was encouraged to do my best from Shelly and the other interns. Additionally, I found out how much I enjoyed writing and promoting the site, which eventually led me to discover a career that I really enjoy: public relations.
3. The fall after my CL internship, I started a job managing the finances for a nonprofit where I had been an intern. Although I liked being apart of their cause, money was certainly not where I was meant to be. I left after nine months to pursue a public relations internship and then moved to Chicago. After working part-time for about six weeks, I landed another PR internship with an agency that represents restaurant and lifestyle organizations, which has turned into a full-time job.
Erica Avesian
Introducing Ms. Avesian!
1. I incorporate classiness into my lifestyle every single day by following the tips and tricks provided to me by College Lifestyles.
2. I benefited the most from my internship at College Lifestyles by being able to contribute to an online platform. I continue to carry out the writing and communication skills learned during my internship.
3. I am currently a contributing writer for Her Campus and this past summer I was an editorial intern for StyleLine magazine. CL leads to great things!
Wow, what a successful group of women! Stay tuned for the CL Alumnae video compilation. In the meantime, contact Executive Director, Shelly Marie Redmond, at info@collegelifestyles.org if you’d like to intern for this beacon of class called College Lifestyles!
Tiana Blue is a Senior Writer for College Lifestyles™. This fourth semester sophomore at Penn State is a print journalism major with a penchant for food, stilettos, and the city that never sleeps.
The Editors Closet: Come on In!
February 17, 2012 by Shelly Marie
Filed under Ask Shelly, CL ExCLusives!, Editors Closet, Inside my Sorority, Intern Closet, Intern Closet, Intern Kitchen, Intern Space, Intern Space
Hello Classy Ladies!
Even though this winter has been mild, I am itching for the cool wind to shift to warm breezes. I am ready for the sun to shine and longer days! Let’s face it, I am ready for a change!
While most folks despise change, I happen to embrace change. I believe change helps us grow personally and professionally.
College Lifestyles is undergoing huge changes in the next 3 months, and we want you, our incredible readers to be on board.
We are going to give you a ‘peak’ inside our offices, closets, kitchens, sororities, and spaces! As you would tell a friend at the door, we want you to ‘Come On In!’
We are excited to bring you:
My Daughter 'Meemsdabooboo!'
- The Interns Closet: Learn what the College Lifestyles fashionistas wear to class, dates, sorority functions, and while out on the town.
- The Interns Kitchen: We show you our favorite recipes, food products, and work out routines.
- Inside Our Sorority/Our Letters: We take you on a tour of not only our own sororities, but interview various sororities across the nation on their events, recruitment, and sisterhood projects. In addition, we give you our own stories of big/lil and bid day.
- Intern Space: We take you on a tour of our dorms, apartments, and homes.
- The Editors Closet: I will take you on a tour of my life. My cooking, fashion sense, shopping style, favorite reads, and even a few pictures of my daughter will be included!
Mainly, as a friend, we want you to comment and let us know if you will try our outfit, cook our dish, and organize your dorm as we do.
Friends, Come on in!
xo..Shelly
Shelly Marie Redmond, MS, RD, LDN is the Editor in Chief of College Lifestyles. She is excited to share her LOVE of shopping at thrift stores, her book collection, and her favorite meals!!! Mainly, she is excited to share the love and pics of her ‘Meemsdabooboo!’
Balancing Greek Life and College Life
February 9, 2012 by Claire
Filed under About Sorority Life, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CL ExCLusives!, College Tips, Sorority Life, Sorority Saturday
It is no secret CL loves Greek Life. Our CEO is currently the National Vice President for Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority and over a dozen of our interns proudly wear letters. We understand there is a fine line in a savvy co-ed’s life between making the most of being in a house and having no life outside of it. From socials to philanthropy, dinners to meetings, there is always something to do or a sister to see. As great as being Greek is, chances are you have friends and a life outside of your sorority. Here are a few ways to make the most of your Greek experience without having it encompass your life.
Don’t feel the need to go to everything
Sororities give you an opportunity to do something almost daily—our calendars are packed with dozens of events a month. For new members, it is easy to feel overwhelmed with all the activities. It is ok to pick and choose what you want to go to—there are some socials, philanthropies, and events at the house that you may not be interested. Don’t go! Spend that time with your friends outside of your sorority, studying, or purely having time for yourself.
But don’t just go to mandatory events
Meetings, initiation, and various other chapter events are non-negotiable; however, these events are not what will make your college experience memorable. Sharing ritual and secrets with your sisters is great, but it is important to utilize the social opportunities for your benefit. You have access to so many fun events non-Greeks miss out on—so take advantage of them! Older sisters in your house are a great resource for advice of all kinds; seek their expertise on boys, classes, jobs, and housing.
Balance is key
Ultimately, like everything else in college, it comes down to balance. Our lives are a whirlwind and prioritizing is crucial. Undergrad years are so much more than just school, and being Greek provides a plethora of great opportunities. The Panhellenic Creed says it best—that we, as undergraduate members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for maintenance of fine standards, and for service through the development of character inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. When life gets overwhelming, take a step back and reevaluate what is important to you. Your sisters will always be there, even if you don’t make it to every event offered.
Claire Brooks-Schulke is a Health & Sorority writer and a proud member of Chi Omega. She tries to maintain a healthy balance of school, Greek life, outside friends, and herself and succeeds by using her planner and being realistic about time management.
Four ways to bring Mardi Gras to your sorority!
February 4, 2012 by SherelleB
Filed under Ask the Intern, CL Daily, CL ExCLusives!, Louisiana Tech University, Sorority Life, Sorority Saturday
As a college student in Louisiana, I live for Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras is a celebration beginning on or after Epiphany and ends on the day before Ash Wednesday. Fat Tuesday, which is the last day before lent begins, is the final day for Catholics to treat their selves to the coveted object or obsession they are about to give up for lent. Typically, Fat Tuesday is the day everyone associates as Mardi Gras, due to the extensive celebrating that occurs that day. This year Mardi Gras falls on Feb. 21! If you cannot make it to New Orleans to join in the festivities, why not bring Mardi Gras to your sorority? Here are four ways to bring Mardi Gras to your sorority.
Masks- No Mardi Gras celebration is complete without masks. During Mardi Gras an individual’s mask represents their personality. All you and your sisters need is a plain mask, glitter, sequins, and anything else needed to show off everyone’s individualism! To guarantee your sorority has the best masks around, spice it up and have a contest for the best mask!
Beads- Beads are the must-have accessory for Mardi Gras. Throughout Mardi Gras people wear a variety of colorful beads to display their festive side. Traditionally beads are treasured during Mardi Gras, as they are usually the result of winning a contest or souvenirs of the parades they attended. Get your sisters in the spirit of Mardi Gras by having a game night where you give beads as prizes for the winners. Remember the more beads the better!
| King Cake- No celebration would be complete without dessert. King Cake is a cake that is filled with cream cheese, cinnamon, praline, strawberry, blueberry or other common fillings and twisted in the shape of an oval. It is typically topped with icing and sugar in the colors of Mardi Gras (purple, green and gold). When eating this be sure to look out for a tiny plastic baby that has been embedded in the cake. As tradition has it if you find the baby in your slice you must buy the next king cake!
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Parade- To get the full affect of Mardi Gras, you must have a parade. Mardi Gras parades consist of large and vibrant floats filled with candy and of course lots of beads! Unlike most parades, Mardi Gras parades are often hosted by Krewes, or private clubs, preparing for Mardi Gras season all year. Be sure to give your float a name, theme and dress up in costume!
You and your sisters are destined to enjoy Mardi Gras this February with these simple easy-to-do steps to bringing Mardi Gras to your sorority. So, as we say in Louisiana “laissez les bons temps roule” or “let the good times roll!”
Sherelle Black is a junior at Louisiana Tech University majoring in journalism with a minor in marketing. She is president of her chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and likes to dance and hang with her sorority sisters in her spare time.
CL’s Guide to Getting Involved in Your Sorority
February 2, 2012 by CassidyM
Filed under CL ExCLusives!, Marquette University, Sorority Life
Winter Recruitment season has officially come to a close! Congratulations to all sorority ladies who completed another successful year of recruiting fabulous pledge babies! And to all new members: welcome to Greek life! The next 3-½ years of your life will be the most fabulous yet! If you’re anything like me, recruitment wiped you out. I’ve spent the past week attempting to catch up on sleep and homework. But even though we’re all busy balancing classes, friends, and other activities, we need to remember to be active sorority co-eds! Follow CL’s Guide to Getting Involved in Your Sorority for tips on embracing sorority life!
Take the Time!
The first step to getting involved with your sorority is to make the time to do so! Break out your planners, calendars, and phones to make sure you have a little bit of time each week carved out for sorority events. I personally recommend setting aside the same block of time each week for Greek events to stay consistent!
The fabulous new class of lyre babies in my chapter of Alpha Chi Omega at Marquette University!
Show Initiative!
The months following recruitment are perfect for trying new things in your sorority! For previously active members like me, use these months to get to know your new sisters! Take the initiative to invite a new member out for coffee or even on a sister date to go shopping off campus. New members, be confident! You were given a bid for a reason and your sisters want to know you. Offer to meet them for lunch or dinner and organize an event for your pledge class to get settled in your sorority!
Take the Plunge!
The final step to getting involved with your sorority is to take the plunge and run for executive board or other elected positions! After getting to know your new sisters, the best way to immerse yourself in your sorority is to become a leader in your chapter. By taking on these roles not only will you gain experience but you will also find a new appreciation for your sisterhood!
Cassidy McAloon is pursuing a Bachelor in Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism at Marquette University. She is a fashion, sorority life, and apartment life writer at College Lifestyles.
How to effectively transition to a new E-Board
January 28, 2012 by SherelleB
Filed under About Sorority Life, Ask the Intern, CL ExCLusives!, Louisiana Tech University, Sorority Life, Sorority Saturday
Transitioning to a new E-Board can be difficult if your sorority’s old officers do not take the necessary steps to prepare the new E-Board for the long, but rewarding, journey of leading your sorority for the upcoming year.
Before the new E-Board takes over, or during the transition, the old E-Board should show the new officers how to hold meetings, organize events, and how to conduct business within the sorority. All E-Board members should be told what to say or do to effectively run a meeting. It’s important to inform the new E-Board of the rules and regulations, so that the meetings will continue to run smoothly.
Organizing service and social events are a huge part of sorority life. Therefore, the new E-Board should be shown where to find forms to rent buildings or props, given a list of contacts, and have a meeting with the old E-Board to discuss what events they were working on or events they wanted to do but didn’t have time to complete.
Besides teaching the new E-Board how to conduct meetings and organize events, the new E-Board should be taught how to conduct business within the sorority. This is a very important step when transitioning to a new E-Board. The new members have to familiarize themselves with all documents and rituals, and be shown how to fulfill their duties. Along with these important steps, make sure your sorority completes this checklist to effectively transition.
Checklist
- Pass down important documents
- Switch names on bank accounts
- Notify nationals and school officials of new officers
- Build a bond with the graduate advisor
- Get to know fellow E-Board members
Sherelle Black is a junior at Louisiana Tech University majoring in journalism with a minor in marketing. She is president of her chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and likes to dance and hang with her sorority sisters in her spare time.
Lilly Pulitzer’s 2012 Sorority Print CLass Revealed!
January 25, 2012 by Ariana Romero
Filed under About Sorority Life, CL Daily, CL ExCLusives!, CL on your Campus, Fashion, Fashion, Sorority Life, Sorority Resources, Syracuse
The wait is finally over! Lilly Pulitzer’s 2012 Sorority Print Class has been officially revealed. “Over, around, about” one million votes were cast by excited voters according to Janie Schoenborn, Lilly Pulitzer’s Fashion Director.
While usually three prints win per year, Pulitzer showed fans how much she appreciates them by accepting five new sororities into her sisterhood.
The winning sororities are Alpha Xi Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Phi Mu, Sigma Kappa and Pi Beta Phi!
Schoenborn unveiled the winning prints at her alma mater, Rollins College in Florida, with the sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma. KKG already has a print with Pulitzer.
Winning sororities are encouraged to “stay tuned to Facebook” by Schoenborn. The social networking site will publicize when the brand new prints will be shown.
According to a Lilly Pulizer blog post today, prints should be revealed by the end of February. Pre-ordering should be start in June, while your favorite new wristlet will be in the mail by August.
If your sorority hasn’t won a print yet, don’t worry! Schoenborn promises a new class of prints next year.
We're so excited to see the five new additions!
Ariana Romero is a senior entertainment and fashion writing intern for College Lifestyles! She is looking forward to Alpha Gamma Delta winning a print next year!
The Dos and Don’ts of Facebook
January 23, 2012 by JessicaF
Filed under Central Michigan University, CL ExCLusives!, CL on your Campus, College Tips, Etiquette, Lifestyle, Professionalism, Sorority Life, The Dish
Facebook: the place to chat, creep, post and potentially make or break many relationships. We all have our pet peeves of what is and isn’t acceptable on the social network, but what crosses the line of being just plain wrong? As one of the largest networking sites, it’s important to stay classy when presenting yourself to the public, or in this case, the world. For those who need a crash course in internet etiquette, abide by the following list of dos and don’ts for avoiding sticky situations on the web.
DO
Post something that is actually meaningful
No one really cares what you ate for breakfast, that you absolutely love your boyfriend or an inside joke no one would understand but your best friend. Posting inspirational quotes and photos, news articles or life changing events has more meaning on a network where everyone can see what you’re saying.
Professional networking
Obviously, Facebook is used to be social with friends, but try using it to get ahead in your field. Become “friends” with company sites of places you’re interested in or form meeting groups to discuss trends and share documents with university club members.
Censor your material
This may be an obvious one at this point, but some people still overlook it. Check off the option of having to approve what someone tags you in before it ends up on your page. And keep your page private if you think what you’re posting might be inappropriate for some viewers.
Message private matters
Phone numbers, addresses and specific plans should always be sent via message. Also, personal matters are best kept where only you and the receiver can see them.
DON’T
Announce your location
Sure, it may feel cool to be the mayor of the gym on campus, but not when a super stalker can know your every move. Play it safe and turn the location option off on your phone. Also, don’t tell the world when you’re leaving for vacation. This is prime confirmation for people to break into your house while you’re out.
Use offensive language
Even if you’re joking, offensive language is always going to be offensive to at least one person. This also gives off the wrong impression to people who don’t know your sense of humor.
Start fights
Commenting wars are probably the worst “news” to pop up while scrolling down the feed. If social networking is the only way you can fight freely with someone, try texting.
Add everyone you “know”
Here's what not to tag!
Users who have more than 1,000 friends seem to just add people for the record they want to overcome in their head. Adding someone you met one time while waiting in line for the bathroom at a party is not a friend. Do not add them.
Tag your friends in unflattering pictures
You make look gorgeous but if the person next to you has three chins from laughing, they will probably want to unfriend you if tag them. Be the bigger person and crop!
Complain about work or school
It’s called a social network for a reason. Although you may not be friends with your boss, a friend of a friend may see what you said about her and clue her in. Gossip on social networking can spread faster than your boss saying “you’re fired.”
When it comes down to the basics of networking, just remember to be socially conscious. Don’t share anything you wouldn’t share with a stranger and be sure to keep it classy!
To get more scoop from the CL etiquette team, check out the dos and don’ts of traveling!
The Relationship Between Big and Little Sis
January 20, 2012 by Morgan DeBoest
Filed under About Sorority Life, Ask the Intern, Ask the Intern, CL ExCLusives!, CL on your Campus, Drake University, Sorority Life, Sorority Resources
My Big & Me @ Reveal!
Out of all the hundreds of sisters you gain when you pledge a sorority, your “Big” becomes your closest friend and mentor. When you first join your sorority, you probably don’t know many people yet, and your Big can help you get to know her friends and other people in your Greek Family. Everyone in your pledge class will be fixed up with a Big Sis. Prior to the reveal of who your Big Sis is or around Initiation, you might receive gifts (handmade gifts, treats, letters) or little notes from your Big- it’s her job to be your support system and go-to girl!
Your Big Sis is someone you can tell anything to and guides you through all of your most important moments, such as I-Week.
Now that everyone is coming back from winter break, it’s important to catch up and spend quality time with your Big!
Activities you can do with your Big/Little Sis:
My Big Sis and Me (I'm on the right!)
Go out to eat
Pedicures
Movie night
Crafting
Work out
Library dates during midterms/finals
Get coffee!
My Kappa Family at Big/Little Reveal!
Make sure you plan some fun “family nights” too! Your Big’s Big is usually pretty similar to her and all of you can end up being great friends. It’s important to get to know more girls than just your pledge class, and this is a fantastic way to start!
Morgan DeBoest is an intern for College Lifestyles (TM), and is a freshman Magazine Journalism major at Drake University. She is a proud sister of Kappa Kappa Gamma and loves her friends, family, a good book, and traveling. Her Big is abroad this semester in Thailand but that won’t stop them from Skyping!
CL’s Guide to Winter Sorority Recruitment: Why Should I Sign Up?
January 19, 2012 by CassidyM
Filed under CL ExCLusives!, Marquette University, Sorority Life, Sorority Recruitment
Here’s to a new semester co-eds! Winter break is officially over and now is the perfect time to change things up! As you’re getting back into your classes and routine, Greek life is just getting started! Winter Sorority Recruitment is right around the corner and for a lot of schools this is the last weekend to register. If you’re on the edge about registering for recruitment or if you aren’t sure Greek life is for you, never fear! Follow CL’s Guide to Winter Sorority Recruitment and find out why you should sign up!
Bid Day 2011 at Marquette University!
Get Involved!
Joining a sorority is a great way to be active on campus. Greek organizations offer a variety of events from socials and mixers to philanthropy fundraisers. Going through recruitment will introduce you to countless opportunities to be a confident leader on your campus.
Discover Sisterhood!
Sisterhood is the reason I signed up for Formal Sorority Recruitment at Marquette University 2 years ago. I’m an only child and always wanted the experience of having a sister. After going through the recruitment process and accepting a bid from Alpha Chi Omega, I’m proud to say I have tons of fabulous sisters and could not be happier! By signing up for recruitment you have the opportunity to find a group of classy ladies on your campus that share your same drive, passion, and interests. Discovering the bond of sisterhood is an amazing consequence of signing up for recruitment.
My AXO family!
Find Your Home!
Signing up for Winter Sorority Recruitment will introduce you to a lot of different groups and girls. While the process can be overwhelming and confusing, if you go through it with an open mind you may find the ladies and house that become your second family and home on campus. AXO is my home away from home on Marquette’s campus. Going through recruitment has the potential to give you a strong support network that will last a lifetime!
Cassidy McAloon is pursuing a Bachelor in Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism at Marquette University. She is a fashion, sorority life, and apartment life writer at College Lifestyles.
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