3 Years Later…

As I go into my 4^th year of University I find it increasingly hard to believe that 3 years have already passed since I rushed Alpha Pi Phi in the Fall of 2011.  It’s hard to believe that since then we have not only added almost 70 sisters to our sisterhood at Brock, but 3 other chapters across Ontario. My name is Allyson, and I joined Alpha Pi Phi’s Alpha class in my first year at Brock. Coming to school I was terrified, being the only girl that came to Brock from my high school. Making friends seemed daunting, and although I was living in residence I just wasn't finding my place. Luckily, leading up to that September I had made contact with some of Alpha Pi Phi’s founders. They helped me pick my courses and listened to my reservations about coming to school. Suddenly, these girls that I had never physically met made me feel so much more comfortable with the prospects of knowing no one in a new city.

Flash forward 3 years and Alpha Pi Phi has become my home away from home. I know it sounds cliché, but without these girls I am not sure my University experience would have been nearly as positive. They became my roommates, best friends, confidants and cheering squad. No matter what I know there is always a sister on campus to offer a hug, be a study buddy or sit in class with. Alpha Pi Phi offers an incredible network of diverse young women who come from every discipline, age group and parts of the globe. This network doesn't just limit itself to the Brock community, as we have chapters in Ottawa, Kingston, Peterborough and Orillia. Its an amazing feeling to know that no matter where you go, one of your more than 200 sisters is somewhere near.

Sister Allyson