Hi! My name is Kieley Whittaker, and I’m honored to serve as Chi Omega’s Recruitment Chair! This chapter has added more to my life than I could have imagined a few years ago, and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to give back to the women that have given me so much. When I came to Florida State, I knew I wanted to go through formal recruitment, but I had no idea how meaningful of an impact it would have on my college experience. My conversations during recruitment laid the foundation for friendships that have filled a missing piece I didn’t know I had. Since my first day in Chi Omega, I have been supported, loved, encouraged, and inspired to step outside my comfort zone. Being a Chi Omega has been such a privilege, especially when trying to find my home away from home. I am so grateful that recruitment has brought me all of these incredible memories, experiences, and opportunities that come with being a Chi Omega. 

 

I know that recruitment can be an overwhelming and intimidating process. Here at Chi Omega, we want you to have a comfortable experience and make the most of this whirlwind week! If you are unsure about going through the recruitment process, I want to reassure you that our goal is to make you feel comfortable as we give you a glimpse into our sisterhood. College is a time of transition and change, and I hope that you find that Chi Omega will give you the tools to grow into the person you want to be during these pivotal years. 661 West Jefferson is a place where you are encouraged to be your authentic self, and will always be loved for your strengths and weaknesses. It is an honor to welcome you into our home, where so many women, just like you, have fallen in love with Chi Omega. 

 

As Chi Omegas, we pride ourselves on our symphony. We live by it each day through our words and actions. 

 

“To work earnestly, to speak kindly, to act sincerely, to choose thoughtfully that course which occasion and conscience demand.” 

 

Whether you find a Chi Omega in the house, on campus, in a class, or across the country, every sister embodies the symphony. You will find a smiling face and a diverse group of women who compliment our differences while sharing the same values. You have found yourself here for a reason. I encourage you to take the leap, like most of us did, because this will change your life for the better in ways you never thought it could.