A Letter From Delta Delta Delta
Hi potential members! I am so excited to see that you are interested in participating in LSU recruitment- it’s a bold decision that will impact your life in more ways than you realize.
When I went through recruitment, I didn’t know anyone in any of the sororities. I grew up in a small town of 13,000 and graduated high school with just 27 classmates. So to say I suddenly became a small fish in a very big pond when I stepped on LSU’s campus is an understatement. One of the most comforting things that got me through this transition to my new college life was that I had something in common with 1,300 other freshmen on campus. We were all about to go through what we thought was the most scary week of our lives together!
I remember standing outside of my first house, sweating in the mid-August heat with wide eyes watching all the girls bounce and clap enthusiastically. I was nervous, but eager to explore each house and meet the women inside. After leaving my first house, I felt much more relaxed and realized that I could enjoy getting to know the girls in each chapter while being myself.
When I walked into Tri Delta, I instantly felt at ease. The girls I met were real, and I knew I could be myself there. I will always remember my preference night at Tri Delta. The president gave a powerful speech and ended with stating “We don’t want you to come here and be like us, we want you to come here and be like you.” And just like that, I was sold!
Like I mentioned before, I knew little to nothing about the different sororities at LSU, with no knowledge of silly stereotypes. Looking back, I now realize this was a huge advantage for me, as I was able to make a completely objective decision on where I would spend the best four years of my life. So my advice to you is
to ignore what you will inevitably hear or read online about different chapters, because ultimately most stereotypes are baseless and won’t matter when you look back on your sorority experience.
Another important thing to keep in mind throughout your entire college experience is that nothing is impossible. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I, a girl from Minden, LA that knew no one coming through recruitment, could be the President of
Tri Delta. Your four years as a Greek woman at LSU will be a time of growth in leadership, philanthropy, and relationships as you realize your potential in a loving, encouraging group of lifelong friends. We are blessed to have such a tightknit Panhellenic community that constantly pushes each other to be the best that we can be.
I encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! Remember to be bold and bring your true self to each house you visit. I can’t wait to see you at the 3rd house down the row!
Eleanor Gilbert | Tri Delta President