Commitment to Alpha Chi Omega

I honestly initially joined a sorority so that I could make new friends and make Ohio State feel a little smaller. Little did I know that joining Alpha Chi Omega not only was the best decision I have made so far at Ohio State, but has changed who I am and my life in so many ways. Alpha Chi Omega is not just another organization I am involved in, it IS my passion. These women have shown me what it really means to be a Real. Strong. Woman. and I strive to seek the heights on a daily basis to be a good representation for the organization. After becoming president my vision and passions for the organization changed tremendously as I realized that I needed to make change to keep morale and membership high for our chapter. I became passionate about changing what it really meant to be in Alpha Chi Omega besides going to socials and sisterhood events. I wanted us to live out the standards as our ritual tells us to do. I wanted our women to actually understand what our ritual meant so that they could live out our these standards and values. This pertains to social change because I think the Greek community as a whole needs to take a step back and acknowledge what their ritual means and reflect to see if their actions meet the ritual. I think we have progressed in terms of risk management, but being in Greek life means SO much more than partying with your favorite fraternity/sorority.

I think the hardest way to stay committed to my individual values in the group atmosphere is definitely at social events with our chapter. It is difficult being the bad guy at events to my sisters. I know my sisters have good intentions at events, but sometimes get a little out of hand. I just know that at one time in my membership, admittedly, I have been the sloppy mess at a TG, and I feel like a hyprocrite yelling at women when I have done similar things. However, I do think members mature as their membership progresses and actions like these begin to diminish as they realize what the organization is actually about. Trying to get members as passionate as I am about Alpha Chi is also often difficult because I know some people are not as engaged and involved as I am.