Hi! My name is Rachel Smith and I am a junior at
the University of Southern Mississippi. I pledged Chi Omega my freshman year
and I am a member of the 2012 pledge class. I serve as the Corresponding
Secretary on the Cardinal Cabinet board of Chi Omega. As corresponding secretary,
it is my responsibility to communicate with other organizations and Greek
chapters in the community on behalf of the Epsilon Delta Chapter. Although my
role as Corresponding Secretary is business-like and kind of behind-the-scenes,
serving on Cardinal Cabinet has been truly wonderful. I have enjoyed growing
close with this dedicated group of girls, and working with them to ensure the
success and overall well-being of our chapter has been very rewarding and
exciting!
Other than Chi Omega, I am very involved on campus at USM through the organizations, Eagle Connection and Diamond Darlings. Eagle Connection is a group of
student ambassadors that recruit and give tours to prospective students. Being
selected to be a member of the Eagle Connection team is a competitive and
nerve-racking process. Luckily, I was successful with the advice from other
Chi Omegas that were experienced Eagle Connection members. Being an active member
of Eagle Connection has been terrific in many ways. I have especially enjoyed
getting to know and grow close to the other student ambassadors. I enjoy having
the opportunity to contribute as a team to leave Southern Miss better than I
found it. Diamond Darlings is a group of young women who help out with all
kinds of exciting things at baseball games. Through Diamond Darlings I was able
to establish friendships with young women in other Greek chapters, as well as
spend time with other baseball-lovin’ Chi Omegas! Besides involvement with
these organizations, you might also see me on campus working as a technical
assistant in Cook Library. I have worked in the Learning Commons of the library
since my freshman year. I love my job because I get to interact with and assist
the majority of students on campus, which this makes me happy
because I love being a part of other students’ personal experiences here at
Southern Miss.
My favorite spot on campus is an area that many students consider to be “the front” of campus. Between the oldest and most beautiful
buildings on campus and hovering, ancient oak trees, is a beautifully
landscaped and serene place. I have spent many lunch hours relaxing on benches
in this area. This is without a doubt my happy place on campus.
Although I enjoy doing almost anything, the
thing I do the most and enjoy the most is spending time with my family. I have
a sort of large, but absolutely goofy, family that I love very much and never
get tired of spending time with. I am happiest when cutting up with them. With
my family’s help and support, I will be going on the British Studies program
this summer to study in London! I am very excited to travel abroad and not only
meet new people, but also see the sights with other Chi Omegas too!
If I had to choose one food to eat everyday
for the rest of my life, it would undoubtedly be chocolate. Any chocolate, all
chocolate, I love it!
Overall, being involved on campus and joining
Greek life has enriched my college experience in so many ways! It has opened doors
to solid friendships and opportunities for which I am already seeing the
benefits of networking opportunities! Also, I will be moving into a cottage
with four pledge sisters in the fall along with giving eagle connection tours during
which my love for the chapter and the University of Southern Mississippi will
only grow!
Xoxo,
Rachel Smith & the Epsilon Delta Chapter of Chi Omega
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