Sydney Howell (PC ‘18) tells us #WhyTriDelta has been such an integral part of her freshman year here at Clemson!

A year ago today I registered for rush at Clemson University. Never in a million years did I think that I would meet some of my best friends with the brightest smiles and kindest hearts. A year ago today I sat nervously at my computer picturing what sorority I would join, if I would like it, if I would meet new friends.

And today I can say with 100% confidence: I am happier than I have ever been.

Tri Delta has shown me the most confident, strong, happy, kind girls I have ever met in my life. I felt welcomed from the first time I stepped into their room during rush. First round of rush was incredibly nerve racking, but it was also comforting knowing that everyone was in the same boat. Walking into the Tri Delta round of recruitment each day felt like such a relief. I knew I would have genuine, interesting conversations with people who were very similar, yet very different than me. The conversations were always very engaging and intriguing. Not only that, but the girls in Tri Delta were unapologetically themselves. It made it so easy to be comfortable and truly myself when talking with them.

The night before Bid Day I could barely sleep. I was so anxious about what was on the inside of the bid card, but I hoped with every ounce of me that it would be Tri Delta. When the time came to finally open our bids on the Greek Quad, I jumped and yelled with excitement. I was going to be a Tri Delta with the girls who had made me laugh, reduced my nerves, and made me feel my most comfortable self during that long week of rush. We all got to run down Bowman hill and meet our new sisters, and little did I know, I was also meeting my future best friends.

Tri Delta has made my Clemson experience and freshman year the very best it could have been. This past year exceeded all of my expectations, and I owe it to Tri Delta.

This group of girls is like no other.

I was constantly surrounded by confidence, uniqueness, kindness, and positivity. I wouldn't change freshman year for anything, and I have Tri Delta to thank for all of the great friends and memories. I cannot wait for more to come.

Love,

Sydney