Dear readers,
We cannot believe that it is already April. This time of year always brings a mix of emotions: the rush of finals, getting ready to move out for the summer, and saying bye to your home away from home. But for our seniors, these moments carry a little more meaning. They’re trying to soak it all in before the semester ends, too, but for the last time.
For their accomplishments as chapter leaders, for the family they’ve created as beloved bigs and g-bigs, and most importantly, for serving as mentors and role models on campus, Panhellenic is so proud of the women about to cross the stage and everything they’ve poured into their time here. They’ve made this place what it is for so many of us.
To celebrate this season, we asked a few seniors to reflect on what Panhellenic has meant to them, share their advice, and talk about what’s next. Keep reading to hear what they had to say.
Hi! I’m Georgia Stockham, a senior in Alpha Chi Omega MC ’22. I served as Panhellenic delegate my sophomore year in AXO, and was a recruitment guide and head recruitment guide for 2024 and 2025 primary recruitment. I had an absolute blast getting to know new MCs and girls in the community through my Panhellenic involvement. I couldn’t be more grateful for the friendships and leadership experience being part of Panhellenic has provided me.
To anyone thinking about going through primary recruitment, my biggest advice is to lean in and stay positive. Do what scares you, and believe in yourself! Panhellenic helped me find my people at UT and has been one of the biggest parts of my college experience. Coming from out of state and knowing no one, I was super intimidated by the primary recruitment process. After being on all sides of it, I can confidently say to just be you and have fun. We all want to get to know you and help you find your home.
After graduation, I’ll be staying in Austin working in Business operations. I’m super excited for this next chapter in life, leaving with lifelong friends and memories because of my time in Panhellenic.
Hi y’all! My name is Lucy, and I STILL can’t believe I’m a senior in ADPi getting ready to graduate in just a month.
I met my two best friends freshman year on bid day, and one of our favorite things to do is try to remember how it all started. Our favorite part is… we can’t. We just know that at some point, we met, and we became best friends. I truly can’t imagine my life without them, all courtesy of ADPi!
Going through recruitment was definitely intimidating for me at first. I wasn’t sure what to expect. But looking back now, I know it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Every moment I’ve had with the girls in this chapter—especially the two who will one day be my bridesmaids—has made me so grateful I took that step.
I’m so excited that even after graduation, my friends and I will still be together—living in Austin, continuing to grow alongside each other. As bittersweet as it is to be leaving this chapter behind, I know it’s really just the beginning of so many more milestones we’ll get to experience together.
There’s no use in denying it - I will absolutely be a wreck at commencement when the time rolls around. But more than anything, I just feel incredibly lucky for everything ADPi has given me and for the friendships that will last far beyond these four years. For those of y’all heading into recruitment, take a deep breath and trust that everything will happen the way it is meant to happen, and for those of y’all getting closer and closer to your own last month here, hug your girls tight and hold on to them. The years will fly by, so make sure you make the most of them!
I’m in PC ‘22 and rushed as a freshman, and within the first week of college, Alpha Phi quickly became home. I got the opportunity to live in the house both my sophomore and junior years, which was truly one of the best parts of my college experience. I also had the opportunity to serve on exec as the VP of DEI in 2024, which was an incredibly meaningful and rewarding experience. Growing up in a mixed household gave me a unique perspective on the importance of diversity and inclusion. I felt passionate about creating a space where every member felt seen and valued, and I’m so grateful to be a part of a chapter that continues to support DEI initiatives and celebrates those values on a daily basis.
My biggest piece of advice is to trust yourself and do what feels right for you. My sister also went to UT and was in a different chapter (panhell love). Although I love her so much, we have been involved in the same things our whole lives, and I really wanted the recruitment experience to be something specific to me, and that reflected my own identity. The moment I walked into Alpha Phi, it genuinely felt like home, and I’m so glad I followed that instinct. I would also encourage girls going through rush to talk to the people around them during recruitment. Everyone is going through the same experience and some of the people around you could become your best friends, even if you don’t end up in the same place!
After graduation, I’ll be working at PMG as a Media Marketing coordinator in Dallas, TX. I’m especially excited to be living with one of my best friends, whom I met through Alpha Phi. It feels so full circle to go into this next chapter surrounded by friendships that started in this chapter, and I’m incredibly grateful to have a network of women from the Panhellenic community who are also on similar paths. Definitely going to miss my time at UT, but excited for the chapter ahead!
Looking back at these past four years at UT, I can truly say I have cherished every single moment. I couldn’t have done any of it without the constant love and support from my sisters at Alpha Xi Delta.
From running home on Bid Day, having absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into, to getting ready with my sisters for our last-ever events as UT students, this journey has been everything I didn't know I needed. Seeing this past year’s class run home reminded me of how thankful I am to have welcomed them into this chapter. I love knowing they are now surrounded by a group of girls who will soon feel like family, just as they did for me. As my time here is coming to an end, theirs is just the beginning.
I remember sitting in the back during senior speeches my freshman year, looking up to those beautiful young ladies, thinking I had so much time left, and wow, did it go by fast! I will forever cherish these past 4 years.
If you are even slightly thinking about going through recruitment: do it! Take that leap of faith. It’s okay to feel nervous or like you don’t know what to expect. My biggest advice is to be unapologetically yourself. Alpha Xi has given me a home away from home, and I promise that the right group of girls is out there waiting to welcome you with open arms.
As I prepare to graduate this spring, I’m looking forward to taking everything I’ve learned about community and advocacy into the professional world. But before I dive into the career search, I’m celebrating this milestone by traveling through the British Isles this May! I wouldn’t change a single second of this experience for the world; it has shaped me into the woman I am today.
Being part of Kappa Delta and the Panhellenic community has truly changed my life. As an out-of-state student, I was so nervous going into recruitment. It felt intimidating and full of unknowns, but I’m so grateful that I trusted myself and the process because it led me to friendships that have given me a true home away from home.
My advice to anyone considering recruitment is to take the leap! Some of my favorite college memories came from recruitment week, and even the smallest moments, like talking to girls while waiting in line, led me to some of my closest friendships. For all current and future Panhellenic women, embrace the experience fully and be confident in who you are! I have grown so much over these four years, and that is because I’ve taken something from every friendship I’ve built and every experience I’ve had with the amazing women in Kappa Delta and across all the sororities. I’m incredibly grateful for my time in this community, and while it’s bittersweet to move on, I’m so excited to begin my next chapter in New York, knowing the support system I’ve found through Panhellenic will be with me long after graduation!
I had the greatest experience in Kappa Kappa Gamma. My pledge class became incredibly close right away, and that bond has only grown stronger over the past four years.
I had the opportunity to serve as both our chapter’s New Member Experience Director and later as President, and those roles gave me so many meaningful experiences, both within the chapter and beyond it. They allowed me to grow as a leader, meet so many amazing people, and make memories I will carry with me long after graduation.
My biggest advice to anyone going through recruitment is to be kind to everyone and make an effort to befriend anyone you meet. You truly never know when someone will come back into your life or end up being one of your sorority sisters. There is no such thing as having too many friends. Recruitment can feel overwhelming, but staying open-minded, genuine, and kind will always serve you well.
After graduation, I’m planning on moving to London, which definitely makes the sadness of leaving college a little easier. Even so, I know I’ll always be so thankful for my time here and for the friendships and memories that came from Kappa and UT.
To our seniors, we are so glad you found your homes in Panhellenic and so proud to have been a part of your college experience. Thank you for the impact you have made on this community and for being meaningful role models to the women around you. As sad as we are to see y’all leave, you can count on us to forever be in your corner, cheering you on for whatever comes next!
All our love,
The Blog Editors