Dear Potential New Members,

Recruitment is such a roller coaster of emotions between the outfits, the hair, the makeup and everything in between. Though it's extremely overwhelming, it's important to remember that everything happens for a reason. 

Going through recruitment, I had no idea what to expect. I knew it was scary, but I could have never imagined the things one chapter and 200+ girls could do for me. When I walked into AEPhi for the first time, I could just sense the strong sisterhood and support within the room. The girl rushing me immediately welcomed me with the biggest and most genuine smile I'd seen so far and our conversation was beyond genuine. I couldn't have felt more comfortable and more at home than I did in that moment and that was when I knew I had to be there on bid day. 

The most important thing to remember when going through recruitment is to have an open mind and remember how your decision is going to impact your next four years. You want to be built up and pushed to be the best version of yourself each and every day. Today, I am on the exec board and have the greatest circle of friends and sisters to lean on. I have 200+ sisters to thank for that.

 I feel so at home with my phi's and I hope you all find something as special and warm as I did!

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Good luck with recruitment!

Alexandra Heyer 

Vice President of Recruitment​

Alexandra Heyer

Dear Potential New Members,

Growing up I knew I wanted to be in a sorority and, with my aunt being in AEPhi at UF, this was something I always kept in the back of my mind. She always talked about the memories she made and bonds she created to last her a lifetime. This was something I looked forward to when I grew up. 

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That being said, it is a privilege and honor to hold the position of New Member Educator. I cannot wait to welcome all of you home to a place I like to call home away from home. It is here in the Alpha Tau chapter where I have made my forever friends. I am ecstatic to help our newest pledge class create these same connections. Every girl in AEPhi is valued and each sister stands out in their own special way. Not only are we there for each other during the most exciting times in our lives, but we are also there for one another to cheer each other up during the downs. Each girl in our chapter shines in their own way whether that be holding a leadership position in an organization, holding a position in AEPhi, or doing community service. I would love to help the newest PC become acclimated to campus as well as share the unconditional love I have for our sisterhood. I cannot be more excited to meet PC ‘19 and I am counting down the days until I get to meet all of you! The sisters of AEPhi will welcome you with open arms and I am so excited to see what you will all bring to our amazing chapter! 

Mikaela Mesch

Vice President of New Member Education