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The Safety and Comfort of Home From the moment a member accepts her bid card to the moment she snaps a photo in front of the Pi Phi facility on graduation day — the Pi Phi chapter is a special place. It’s our home-away-from-home and the setting for lifedefining events. For many New Members, the first true act of sisterhood is running into a crowd of awaiting sisters — whether on the lawn of the chapter house or on campus after opening their bid. “Running home” — whether to a physical location or into the arms of Pi Phi sisters — is the start of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Pi Phis to build bonds that last forever. For Florida Beta LILY CHAILOSKY, Pi Beta Phi provided not only the opportunity for new friends and experiences, but a fulfilling, supportive environment where she could always be herself. “When I first joined Pi Phi, I was riddled with doubt and insecurities. Leaving home and starting fresh among thousands of other students wasn’t easy, but in finding my place in Pi Phi, I was graciously encompassed in a warm and embracing new home. “Having anxiety has always been a part of my life, but the friends I’ve made in this chapter have helped me find myself and my voice. While college isn’t always easy, there has never been a time where I felt like I was battling my hardships alone. Receiving advice and guidance is complementary to being a part of this chapter, and for that I will always feel safe, loved and ready to overcome any obstacle life may pose,” Lily says.
THE FRIENDS I’VE MADE IN THIS CHAPTER HAVE HELPED ME FIND MYSELF AND MY VOICE. A warm, embracing home of supportive sisters is the ultimate goal of the Pi Phi experience, both for members who live in facilities and those who congregate within the walls of a chapter house. Sisterhood and Sincere Friendship are ubiquitous and persistent; they know no bounds and can overcome the challenges faced by members at any stage of life. Members of the 2020 South Carolina Alpha Executive Council. Front, from left: OLIVIA HESS, BAILEY NIX and ALLISON POWELL. Back, from left: PERRI LIEBERGALL, KATE HUDSON, CAITLIN BURKE and ANA JUKIC.
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