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Interviews conducted via e-mail:

Interview with Chi Omega President, Meghan Gibson:

1- What made you decide to become Greek?I initially knew my senior year of high school that I wanted to become involved in

whichever school I went to, and I wanted to find a family and a sisterhood. I had always

had Chi Omega in the back of my mind because I worked with a sister, and the way shetalked about it just made me want to dive right in.

2- During recruitment, what set Chi Omega apart?

The Chi Omegas were classy, put together, and had a good head on their

shoulders. They spoke with such eloquence and they were easy to talk to, plus got alongwell with each other. Every time I walked through the doors I always felt at home, and

every time I left I wanted to go right back in. Nothing was forced, and I fell completely in

love with them. I feel that the biggest spark that pushed me into Chi Omega was a

previous President, Amanda West, who was Recruitment chair when I came through inFall 2009. She was so poised and professional, and knew exactly where she was going.

She carried herself very well and she talked about everything that I was interested in. Iknew from the moment I started talking to her that I had to be in whatever she was a partof.

3- How has being Greek and a Chi Omega shaped your college experience?The better question is 'how has it not?' Since becoming Greek and joining Chi

Omega, I've held myself and those around me up to the highest standard. I truly believe

that taking a leadership position, especially in a Greek organization, is the quickest way

to mature. A person has to constantly be aware and on guard, prepared for the worst

possible thing to happen. I've learned how to manage people, and a business. I'll neverforget what I was told this past summer at our national Chi Omega convention: "Chi

Omega is a business. Your chapter is a business." Yes, the doors greek life has openedand the opportunities I've been given have been immeasurable and unexplainable, but the

fact that I got the opportunity to take one of the largest honors in an organization I care so

much for was one of the most eye-opening, wonderful opportunities, making my collegeexperience something that people rarely get to take part in. I am so blessed.

4- What skills have you obtained from being a member and holding an office in Chi Omega?

There are so many skills I have obtained, but a few of the larger ones are

managing people, communicating in a professional manner, planning/organizing, keepingmy composure, being a role model and a supporter, and constantly corresponding with

those that need me as quickly as I can.5- How do you think Chi Omega will shape your future?

Chi Omega will shape my future in every possible way. It has taught me to be abetter woman, value myself, and trust my intuition. It has taught me how to be

professional, a good role model, and a leader. Even now, every learning experience I

have I can relate it back to Chi Omega. This organization has been and will always be mylife, and its great to know something has touched me in such a profound way.


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6- How is literacy an important component to running this sorority? (emails, meetings,

organizing events)This chapter runs on literacy. Our weekly meetings are published and emailed,

and our events are organized via words. Without literacy, this chapter would cease to

exist. In order to make this successful, meetings must be established, emails must be

answered and created, and events must be brainstormed and put into effect. The chapterreceives literacy from other chapters as well. It is how we stay in the know in our Greek

Life, on campus, and within our national organization.

7- What forms of literacy are used to accomplish goals for the Make-A-Wish foundation?

Emails, letters, phone calls, texts, contracts, and verbal face-to-face

communication.8- How has your literacy grown while being President of Chi Omega?

I've definitely had to learn how to speak eloquently and professional, especially

speaking to those working in businesses. Being the face and main correspondent of our

Chi Omega chapter, it was vital that I acted appropriately in an email, phone

conversation, letter, etc. I've always felt that I'm very mature in the manner I approachand talk to people, and being President of Chi Omega furthered that experience.

9- How often do you use literacy throughout Chi Omega?I use literacy every day, whether it be having a face-to-face conversation,

planning a report, emailing, talking personally over the phone with our national

headquarters, or holding an executive or personnel meeting. As i covered before, this

chapter along with any other organization runs on appropriate literacy.10- How much do you love your little?

.....little. As if you even have to ask, haha

Interview with new member, Amanda Lopez:

1- What made you decide to become Greek?I was not planning on becoming Greek. It so happened that my roommate

convinced me to do it because it's not what I thought it would be like. To make a longstory short, I am so happy I did it. If it weren't for my roommate I wouldn't be a Chi

Omega, the best sorority ever!

2- During recruitment, what set Chi Omega apart?During recruitment, I didn't even know what I was looking for. I knew nothing

about Greek Life and I honestly not expecting what I saw that entire week. I instantly fell

in love with Chi Omega the most. It sounds clich but I felt at home with these girls. I

had so much in common with each and every Chi O that I spoke to. They were allgenuine, beautiful, sophisticated, and classy. These were all characteristics that I can

categorize myself under.

3- How has being Greek and a Chi Omega shaped your college experience so far?Being a Chi Omega has definitely changed my life. It's not because I am part of

the best sorority but because I have grown as a person. I feel that I at the beginning of theschool year I was considered a young adult but know, I feel that I have become a woman.


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Being in a sorority changes everything about a girl. I definitely recommend it to every

young lady out there.

4- What skills have you obtained from being a new member of Chi Omega?Some skills that I have obtained as a new member are time-management and

organization.

5- How do you think Chi Omega will shape your future?Because of Chi Omega, I believe that I will be an even more successful woman

than I thought I was going to be. The fact that we perform community service projects

and are able to hold leader positions are important factors to have as a person. By the

time that I graduate from college, I will feel very accomplished because of all of the workand help that I have performed.

6- What forms of literacy are used as a new member?As a new member, we are required to read and recite our "New Member Oath"

and read about Chi Omega's history. We also communicate with our fellow pledge sistersand current sisters via email and facebook.

7- What forms of literacy are used to accomplish goals for the Make-A-Wish foundation?In order to accomplish goals for the Make-A-Wish foundation, we must

communicate with employees of MAW and raise money in order to grant a wish each

year.

8- How has your literacy grown while being in Chi Omega?My literacy has grown so much in general. Since I have started school, I have had

to use email, and have had to write a ton of papers. But as a new member, I have had to

learn our sorority's history by reading and writing information about Chi Omega.

9- How often do you use literacy throughout Chi Omega?I use literacy everyday through Chi Omega. Not one day passes that I do not use

it. If it's not via email it's through facebook (it's the best way to communicate with all ofthe members at the same time).

10-How much do you love your pledge sister?I HATE MY PLEDGE SISTER!..Just kidding! This process has made me

extremely close to 45 beautiful women who I cannot wait to call my sisters one day!

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