Becoming a Tau Omega sister happened almost by accident for me. I had no clue about sororities or the rushing process. I had never given it much thought. Tau Omega was having a final Valentine’s Day rush. I was urged along with my roommate at the time to attend. I remember walking into the Tau Omega house and being so welcomed and talking extensively with many sisters about the organization. The next night my roommate and I had learned we earned a bid to pledge Tau. My roommate opted not to participate, but I figured what the hell. So, six women and I accepted our bids and the Spring Pledge Class of 1986 was born. Yes, you have lifelong friends, a second family away from home, and a support group at your fingertips whenever you need it. Those outside looking in could argue that you could attain this without joining a sorority. My response would be “yes” you could make many friends at PSC/U, but without that unique experience that pledging provides in allowing you to be seen and see sisters for who they are during each other’s weakest and strongest moments and to be accepted for who you are no matter what during that process, is a relationship built on trust, loyalty and respect --not easily acquired through casual friendships.  Whether you are still in school or not, live local, clear across the continent or abroad, you have the comfort of knowing you are never alone and there will always be this extended family that will have your back when you need it. My decision to pledge Tau Omega was one of the best decisions I ever made hands down.

I joined Tau Omega my sophomore year.  I was dragged along to a rush as an attempt to get me out. I had a very unique situation. I was married and living off campus unlike MANY of the other 20 year olds on campus.  I was hesitant to be part of the sorority because I figured a group of girls could only equal drama.  My pledge class had its ups and downs when it came to getting along with each other but we got each other through the process and became sisters.  I was right, there was drama involved with the sorority. However, something I didn’t expect is that the drama was the same kind of thing you get from your family. You fight, you have make up, and you make some of the most amazing of memories. No matter what was happening socially, the girls in the sorority always have each other’s backs. At the end of the day we are a family. There isn’t a doubt about that. I found a home on campus as well as a support group to help me through everything that comes along with being college. I am now an alum and have seen the sorority do nothing but grow into something great. I also have some great friends that I know will always be a part of my life. When I think back on my college years and experiences at PSU my mind instantly goes to moments shared with my sisters. I thank them from the bottom of my heart for being there, for supporting me and of course for raising hell with me. TFO

Growing up a majority of my friends were male, I never had a lot of female friends. My best friend also went to PSC, now PSU....and she convinced me that we should attend rushes and check out Greek life. I did, and we attended all of them, but the only place I felt comfortable was Tau. It felt sincere and the actives were great. I had met a few other ladies at that point and we continued to visit Tau. (My best friend went elsewhere) I had always been pretty quiet and shy, and once I started college, I didn't participate in a lot....but that all changed when I was invited to join Tau. I had all these great women around me, and also a home away from home. Tau women are unique, intelligent and amazing human beings. I am def not a shy wallflower anymore and through Tau became a lot more involved in my community etc....best four years of my life....that's all I can say. TFO

I pledged Tau Omega only because a couple other girls on my floor (3rd floor Belknap) had decided to pledge and they dragged me and my roommate, Marta Hildebrand, to the last rush. We had a blast and the sisters were so great. We hadn't thought about pledging before. There were five of us from the 3rd floor, but we had nine altogether that spring. I would never had gotten to know some of these girls if I hadn't pledged and would have missed out on the best, supportive women I know. I love getting to know sisters who have come after us too. We have a great network of women who are willing to help and support each other regardless of any of our differences. It is our willingness to keep togetherness and obligation going through the years.