Letter from VP: Membership

Dear Potential New Members,

The memory of coming to UGA to begin a new chapter of my life, and meet new friends who would one day feel like family, still feels like just yesterday. I remember the mix of anxiety, excitement, and fear that came with leaving a home 13 hours away to live in a place where I knew no one. It’s a feeling I will never forget, and one I know so many of you may be experiencing right now.

I also remember all the preparation that goes into recruitment—picking out the right outfits, recording the perfect video, and watching each chapter’s videos trying to imagine where you might belong. It’s easy to feel like you need to have everything figured out before the process even begins, but it is only once you walk into each house that you can truly feel where your home is.

I will never forget walking into Delta Gamma and having a short, ten-minute conversation with someone who would later become my big. There was an immediate sense of comfort and ease that stayed with me throughout every round. By the end of recruitment, I knew in my heart that Delta Gamma was where I was meant to be.

The friendships and connections I’ve made in Delta Gamma has been unlike anything I could have imagined. They made my transition to college life not only easier, but so much more meaningful. I found support in upperclassmen who guided me and my fellow new members who were experiencing the same challenges and excitement that come with being a freshman.

While this time may feel overwhelming, try to take it one day at a time. Be yourself, stay open, and allow yourself to enjoy the small moments as those are the ones that will stay with you. This experience is truly special, and it will introduce you to people and memories that will shape your college years in the best way.

I am so excited for each of you as you begin this journey.

With all my DG love,
Sophia Wallace
Vice President of Membership
Delta Gamma – University of Georgia