Hey PNMs! Why ADPi #7!

August 03, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✰Olivia Jaramillo’s Spotlight + “Why ADPi”✰

Olivia Jaramillo - Alpha Class ‘19

Director of Primary Recruitment

“HEY! My name is Olivia Jaramillo; most people call me Via! I am a junior Women’s Studies major with a minor in Sociology from Damascus, Maryland. I am in Alpha Class ‘19. Recruitment was such a memorable experience for me for all the right reasons. Coming from out of state, I didn’t know anyone, but I was eager to get involved on campus. Going through the process, I made so many friendships with girls I'm still close with today, all across the Panhellenic community. ADPi held such a special place in my heart because my Mom was one at NC State. Zeta Nu exceeded all expectations and blew me away every round! I am proud to say it was even better after joining the chapter.

Recruitment can be very overwhelming, and I remember being such a nervous wreck! I looked forward to seeing ADPi each round because everyone made me feel so special, and they were genuinely interested in who I was; it calmed all my nerves. As long as you stay true to who you are, you will end up exactly where you belong. Recruitment was so rewarding that I wanted other girls to have the same experience, and I am honored to be the Director of Primary Recruitment this year. Reflecting on my time in ADPi has opened so many doors for me to give back to the community and this chapter. I have found the most genuine girls who will celebrate every aspect of life with me. My support system is unmatched, and I couldn’t imagine my college experience without my sisters.

My best advice to PNMs is to go into Recruitment with an open mind, ask hard questions, follow your gut, and trust the process! We are so excited to meet all of you. Remember, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will impact you forever! Sending all of you all the Pi love<3”

-Olivia Jaramillo, AC ‘19

We are so thankful for all of Via’s hard work and love that she puts into our chapter!

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Hey PNMs! Why ADPi #6!

July 20, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✰Summer Barrett’s Spotlight + Why ADPi!✰

“I can honestly say that through ADPi I have found the most encouraging and supportive friends who I get to call my sisters.”

“Hey PMNs, I am so excited to meet y'all in just a few weeks! My name is Summer Barrett and I am a Junior marketing major. I am from Manning, a small town here in South Carolina. ADPi has been such a blessing to me, and I look forward to what the next two years will bring. I would be lying if I said going through recruitment wasn’t intimidating to me as a sophomore, but I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences of my life. It was so encouraging to see a bunch of women supporting and encouraging each other throughout the week. The friendships I have gained though ADPi are for sure the ones that will last a lifetime.

Going into recruitment I had no idea what to expect so I wanted to stay very open minded. ADPi stood out to me from the beginning because it is where I felt the most at home. During each round I found myself feeling the most comfortable when talking to all the girls in ADPi. By the end of recruitment it was very clear to me that ADPi was where I belonged. I can honestly say that through ADPi I have found the most encouraging and supportive friends who I get to call my sisters.

This year, being on the other side of recruitment, I look forward to being able to meet all of you. I felt so welcomed and loved when I chose APDi and I am so excited to be able to help this year's Alpha Class feel the same way. The best piece of advice I could give would be to trust your gut and to not let other people’s decisions affect your own. It is important to find a group of girls that make you feel yourself and share the same values as you. I cannot wait to see each of you in August!”

-Summer Barrett, AC ‘20

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Hey PNMs! Why ADPi #5!

July 12, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✰Marywhit Blakeney’s Spotlight + Why ADPi!✰

“It was very evident that these girls loved serving their chapter, were driven in the classroom, + had so much fun together! And that has been what ADPi has been for me since the beginning.”

“Hi PNMs! I am just so excited to get to meet all of you in August!!! Along with being a senior in Alpha Class ‘18, I am an Elementary Education major from Charleston, SC, who has the biggest love for this University + each sister in Zeta Nu! Recruitment was both an exciting + intimidating experience, but ADPi is what made me realize I was truly home! It is thanks to the girls in this chapter that have shaped me, sought my heart, + helped me grow throughout my time at Clemson! Get ready for one of the best experiences that will introduce you to your people forever!

Even with having an idea about what recruitment would be + do for me, I was + still am so blessed for the sisterhood that I found during rounds in ADPi. It was a place where I felt comfortable to be myself, surrounded by girls that would support + encourage me to become my best self during my time at Clemson. It was very evident that these girls loved serving their chapter, were driven in the classroom, + had so much fun together! And that has been what ADPi has been for me since the beginning. It has given me endless opportunities to lead, serve, + love my friends, chapter, + university.

Specifically, the opportunity to serve on our Executive Committee as the Vice President of Member Development has been such an eye-opening opportunity that has allowed me to appreciate ADPi + this sisterhood so much more! It was during my time as an Alpha that I wanted to one day lead in this role, which my friends have supported me in doing from the start. I have been able to serve my chapter but also have had the wonderful chance for my chapter to serve me + encourage me to be my best self. Without finding these girls in ADPi during my recruitment as a PNM, I wouldn’t be where I am today. For that, I will always be thankful that I found my home in Alpha Delta Pi.”

-Marywhit Blakeney, AC ‘18

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Hey PNMs! Why ADPi #4!

June 21, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✰Elizabeth Jones’ Spotlight + Why ADPi!✰

“When I walked out of ADPi's rounds, I wished I could have just texted them that night to see if they wanted to grab dinner. The fit was seamless. I wasn't exaggerating my stories; I felt comfortable. I felt a sense of home.”

Hi!! I am a senior Graphic Communications major from Crystal River, Florida, but I grew up close to Clemson in Clinton, South Carolina. Coming to Clemson was new to my family and me. My mom and grandmother were both ADPi's, but at different schools, so I knew coming into recruitment how much ADPi meant to my family. Being the oldest child, I was so excited to go through recruitment to be around older girls that would mentor me through my college experience. It was vital for me to find sisters who would guide and mentor me throughout my college experience. I was lucky enough to find it through ADPi!

I came to Clemson with my best friend from home, and we both decided to go through recruitment. She was the only girl that I knew going through recruitment, and since we were in different pi chi groups, I didn't see her for the majority of the day. I had to rely heavily on my pi chi (that was amazing) and my group text with my mom, grandmother, and a close family friend. I found myself constantly getting excited before each round because I love meeting and talking to new people. My pi chi told me to try and imagine myself making plans or hanging out with the person I spoke to in a normal setting- not just in recruitment. I continued to ask myself these questions in other rounds, but when I came to ADPi, I didn't feel the stress of asking myself whether or not it was natural. When I walked out of ADPi's rounds, I wished I could have just texted them that night to see if they wanted to grab dinner. The fit was seamless. I wasn't exaggerating my stories; I felt comfortable. I felt a sense of home. Many girls instantly made me feel cared for, precisely the feeling that I wanted from a sorority.

Now being on the other side, I get so excited to meet all of the new PNM's. I always hope to become the big sister figure to other girls, the same way that I could find through ADPi. I hope you have the best experience and give as much as you can into the process. Whatever you put in is what you'll ultimately get out. If you're ever curious or want to talk, I encourage you to reach out. We all want the best for you guys and hope you find a home away from home, especially in ADPi :)

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Hey PNMs! Why ADPi #3!

June 14, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✰Canton Moehler’s Spotlight + Why ADPi!✰

“The girls of ADPi were so kind and genuine, and I felt so loved and accepted by people I had just met. Each girl made me feel like I was being seen and heard, and each one was so passionate about every part of ADPi- I definitely knew this was the chapter for me!”

Canton Moehler- Alpha Class ‘20

“Hello PNMs! My name is Canton Moehler and I cannot wait for recruitment & the chance to meet all of you! I am a junior psychology major with a minor in communications and a HUGE fan of Tri County YoungLife, Clemson Football, Baseball, and ADPi of course! When registering for recruitment, I did not know of anyone else going through the recruitment process, or in my freshman class! Safe to say I was very nervous, but also so excited to meet the girls that were going to be my forever sisters! Going into the second round of recruitment, I felt very intimidated, but just kept telling myself to keep an open mind about each sorority. I knew all the girls I would be talking to had also felt the same way I did at one time. I ended up finding the perfect home for me come bid day and I know all you will too! The girls I had been so lucky to meet during recruitment are nothing short of incredible, they are always pushing me to do my very best in everything I do. During rounds, I always looked forward to talking to ADPi. I loved hearing more and more about the many different aspects that make ADPi the amazing sorority that it is, and some of the girls I met are my closest friends today! I always connected so easily with each person I interacted with, and felt like I could relax and fully be myself. The girls of ADPi were so kind and genuine, and I felt so loved and accepted by people I had just met. Each girl made me feel like I was being seen and heard, and each one was so passionate about every part of ADPi- I definitely knew this was the chapter for me! Being someone who came into rounds not knowing much about Clemson’s Greek Life, the best advice to offer is to trust the process, even if you feel like it is not going the way you want. Rounds can be difficult and draining spending all hours of the day talking to all different groups of girls, trust me! Keeping an open mind is the best thing you can do because you never know the outcome! Anyone you ask about recruitment will tell you the exact same thing I am telling you, because it's SO TRUE! Go with the flow and listen to what your heart is telling you, because it’ll make your experience that much more special! I wish you all the best of luck during the recruitment process, and don’t ever be afraid to reach out to me if you need anything, have any questions, or just need reassurance to trust the process!”

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Hey PNMs! Why ADPi #2!

June 02, 2021 by adpi zetanu

✰Lee Mccutchen’s Spotlight + Why ADPi!✰

“The moment I realized that this would be the group of girls to push me to become a better version of myself, I knew that ADPi was the place I wanted to be.”

Lee Mccutchen - Alpha Class ‘19

“Hey y’all! I’m a rising junior in Alpha Class ‘19 from Columbia, SC. My major is Biological Sciences with hopes of going to PA school one day! Lots of my family has gone to Clemson, so I dreamed of coming here growing up. Clemson was actually the only school I applied to because I knew I’d be happiest here, and I was right! I have been lucky to have family at school with me, like my older brother and lots of cousins, including my cousin, turned ADPi sister, Marywhit! ADPi has given me the best community to surround myself with and I am so thankful for that!

Everyone that I talked to in rounds with ADPi showed me that this sorority was full of girls that are driven, loyal, involved, and love to have fun! I had the best time meeting people in Panhellenic throughout recruitment, but even when the days could get long and tiring, I could always count on talking to someone I could laugh with and feel relaxed around in ADPi. The moment I realized that this would be the group of girls to push me to become a better version of myself, I knew that ADPi was the place I wanted to be. I encourage all PNMs to consider that during recruitment and to search for the girls that will encourage you to be your best self. From getting ready for functions, hanging out on the hall, studying, or going on spring break trips together, the friendships and memories I have made through ADPi are more than I could have ever asked for!”

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Recruitment registration is now open! Remember to sign up and find your sisters! :)