Dear Potential New Members,
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Welcome to the Eta Psi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta! My name is Giselle Perez and I have the incredible honor of serving as our Vice President of Membership. If you’re feeling excited, overwhelmed, and maybe even a little scared right now approaching recruitment, please know that you’re not alone. During my own recruitment I felt all those things and more as I nervously overanalyzed every conversation I had (which I now know looking back, was completely unnecessary). What I never expected was the warmth, reassurance, and unconditional love that would soon greet me in this chapter.
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As crazy as this is to say now, I really never saw myself joining a sorority. I hadn’t known much about Greek Life and was unsure if I would “fit in”. I went through recruitment just to try it out and was blown away by all the fun, exciting, and genuine conversations I had with Thetas. Not only are the women in this chapter kind, inspiring, funny, dedicated, vivacious, intelligent, and welcoming, but they are some of the most supportive people I know. From day one of recruitment, I felt unwavering encouragement from this chapter as I embarked on my journey to find my forever home. Their steady passion and joy for Theta as a sisterhood is what sold me, and why getting to run home to these girls is one of my best memories from Tufts.

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Whenever I’ve needed someone to lean on, these women have stepped up for me with steadfast determination and reminders that I could do it all and more. This chapter has given me the space to grow as a leader, as a student, and most importantly as a friend. Theta really is about finding your best self among a group of women doing the same, and supporting each other all the while. That, to me, is the heart of Kappa Alpha Theta: women brave enough to embrace who they are and compassionate enough to help others do the same.

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If you’re searching for genuine love and support, looking to expand your circle of women who’ve got your back, that’s exactly what you’ll find in Theta. This unwavering faith in each other’s potential is what inspired me to run for Vice President of Membership and what led me here to sharing this all with you. I wanted to be part of helping future Thetas have the same realization I did during my recruitment; that being my authentic self was exactly who I needed to be to fit in with this group of awe-inspiring women.
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As you navigate recruitment, remember this is all about finding the community that is right for you; a place that celebrates who you are today and inspires you to continue growing. For me, and for so many others, that place has been Theta, an organization that leads women by example and has truly become a home for each of us, here at Tufts and into our futures. Wherever your recruitment journey takes you, trust your instincts, be open minded, and soak in every moment. While it can be a nerve wracking process, remember to also have fun with it!
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To my Theta sisters reading this, thank you for standing by me and cheering me on. Each one of you has given me a new perspective to see the world through and demonstrated new heights to strive for. You all have shown me time and time again that being my imperfect self is what makes me a perfect Theta, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I feel immensely privileged to serve in this role for our chapter.

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Finally, to you, our Potential New Members, thank you for letting me share my story. I’m beyond grateful for the chance to get to know you and to show you what makes Eta Psi so special. I cannot wait to watch your journey unfold and, hopefully, welcome you into our sisterhood.
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With endless love and gratitude,
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Giselle Perez
Vice President of Membership