Journey to the MU

First, let's talk about the big move…. The transition from high school to college was a big one for me. I went from being in every single club and having a million friends to being a new girl at a University that had thousands of students. The only word I had for myself was “lost.” All of my friends had moved off and I had no one. Honestly I was so excited for college but so scared and nervous at the same time. The only thing that got me through these long days leading up to moving was knowing I was going through recruitment. I had always dreamed about finding my forever home and being in a sorority, but was still so nervous on the inside because I had no clue what God had in store for me.

Recruitment week went amazing but Phi Mu stood out like no other. I prayed the whole week and just asked God to place me exactly where HE would see fit. I told myself when I made it to Phi Mu's Preference Day that I needed some sort of sign or reassurance. I got to talk to my future Gran Big and best friend on this day and just seeing their faces had me EMOTIONAL. I had the most amazing and genuine conversations and time flew by. What felt like in a blink of my eye, time was almost over with these girls and it was time to make my final selection. Right before I left the room, one of the girls asked if she could pray with me and I immediately had tears rolling down my face. I knew this was the exact sign God had given me. I seriously never would have thought that someone would have asked to pray with me. It was so special to me because I hold God so close to my heart. She prayed for everything I had asked God for throughout that week and it made a peace come over me like no other. That was the moment when I knew that I wanted to share this amazing sisterhood with these girls. I had the best feeling after the final day of recruitment and couldn’t wait to run home to all of these amazing sisters. I couldn’t sleep because I was so excited thinking about all of these amazing memories that were to come… now it was time to WAKE UP BECAUSE IT WAS BID DAY!!!!!

I had the best morning getting ready with my roommate and we were so excited to finally open our bids. The time had finally come that I had waited months for. As we sat in rooms across from each other with the doors open.. of course! we could hear each other as soon as we opened them…. It was finally time, and all I could see was “Phi Mu.” With tears rolling down my eyes I could hear my roommate screaming PHI MU PHI MU and man did that make my heart happy. It was seriously a feeling like no other. Honestly, before recruitment I only knew about 3 Phi Mu's but when I tell you I felt like I had known these girls my whole life.. I am not lying. Getting to see so many new faces on Bid Day filled my heart with so much joy. I had the best day celebrating and meeting so many of my new sisters. I have never once felt “lost” since this day.. That word had completely disappeared and Phi Mu was the exact reason. It was seriously a dream. Ever since then, I have had sisters there for me in a snap of a finger, to be my shoulder to cry on, to push me to run for leadership positions, encouraged me to go to events, and so much more. I have felt so loved throughout this past year thanks to this sweet little sisterhood. My sisters have loved me and supported me since the day I got a bid. And those are all the things that truly matter. Pick the girls that are going to stand beside you no matter what the circumstance, through all the good and all the bad. This is exactly what I did and it was the best decision of my life. I hope every single one of you can find your forever home and feel just the way I did. My best advice is to trust me, the best is yet to come. It will be here before you know it and I cannot wait to meet every single one of you sweet girls in just a few short months!

With Love,

Macie Beecham, PC ‘20