Q&A: Recruitment Edition

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Why did you want to go Greek?

“I love having a community. One way for me to have a community that truly cared for me in college was to join a sorority. I know that I have a group of women who always have my back, will push me to succeed, and just enjoy the little moments with me throughout my time here at Troy and even beyond college!”- (PC ‘22)

“I wanted to go greek to find the girl who would be there for me through everything. I didn’t have a big friend group in high school and I had always wanted to be close with a bigger group of girls.” - (PC ‘23)

What advice do you have for those going through recruitment?

“Go with your gut, and have fun with it. I’ll never forget going through recruitment and feeling completely torn, worried, etc. just know you will end up where you’re meant to be and you will find amazing people wherever you end up.” -(PC ‘23)

“I know that’s it’s a stressful time but do not give up. Even if something doesn’t go your way just know that God will place you where you truly belong. Bid Day was one of the best days of my life, and I wouldn’t trade running home to AOII for the world.” - (PC ‘22)

What do you wish you would have known when going through recruitment?

“I wish I knew that I’m going to be happy where I ended up. This is truly the best sorority for me. Be open minded and be yourself!” - (PC ‘23)

“Somethings I wish I had known before going through formal recruitment would be that every house you go to is a good house, regardless of the stereotypes you’ve heard. I also would tell girls going through to be themselves! You’re in this to find out where you truly belong!!! You don’t have to go to the same house as your friends, boo. Just because the girl you talked to gave you a weird vibe, doesn’t mean that entire house acts that way. Not every girl is going to get asked back to every house, but don’t get hurt! You don’t want a house that doesn’t want you!” - Grace Streat (PC ‘19)

Why did you choose AOII?

“I chose AOII because of the people! Seeing how we were all different in our own ways, but united by the values we all held so dearly to our heart encouraged me to bond with my now sisters! They became my home away from home and some of my biggest supporters! For all my three years at troy they have done nothing but inspire and push me to be my best self and given me opportunities I wouldn’t get anywhere else! I’m so thankful for all AOII has given me but I’m especially thankful for all my sisters” - Bailey Gaylord (PC ‘17)

“AOII truly chose me and I couldn’t be happier. The most authentic and personable girls with such an accountable sisterhood.” - Anna Grace Rief (PC '21)

What was your favorite part of recruitment when you were a PNM?

“I loved the late night meets with my pi chi group. It was nice knowing there was already a group of girls in Troy that I was friends with and still to this day know I can reach out to any of them!” - (PC ‘23)

“My favorite part of recruitment was probably preference day. I liked how it felt so comfortable and how you guys would call out our names for certain admirable attributes.” - Alexa Grace Mueller (PC ‘19)

What is AOII to you?

“AOII to me is, well everything. I don’t know what kind of woman I would be if I was not a part of this organization. AOII has taught me to lead and excel, but more importantly it has taught me to serve and put others before myself. AOII is my family. There’s so much comfort knowing that my sisters will celebrate triumphs with me and grieve losses with me. Lastly, AOII is love. I’ve never seen a group of girls love each other and want to do for each other like I’ve seen in my sorority sisters. Love isn’t always peaches and cream, it’s also having someone hold you accountable and tell you the truth... even when it hurts (and I’m thankful for that) A sorority means sisterhood but AOII for me has gone beyond sisterhood in all the best ways possible. I am so fortunate to belong and have a place here and to wear these three greek letters! As one of our amazing founders said, “Of all the blessings we count over, it seems to me none is greater than the consciousness of belonging to a family of thousands of sisters.” - Jamie McGee (PC ‘17)

“AOII is family. AOII has brought me to some of the most important people in my life. They truly will be my bridesmaids one day as cheesy as it sounds. I know I could count on any of my sisters in times of need. We love eachother, we celebrate wins together, and we are there for eachother in times of need.” - (PC ‘23)