Letter from Recruitment Chair

To the women participating in recruitment, 

My best advice for you is to approach this process with an open mind — everyone’s journey will be completely unique! Before coming to UCSB, I was unsure about participating in recruitment, but someone shared this advice with me, and it still holds true to this day. Recruitment is designed for you to find your home, and it is natural to feel a stronger connection with some houses over others. Embrace the process for all it has to offer — the good, the chaos, and the excitement. 

As recruitment nears its final days, one of the most common questions is, “Why did you pick DG?” To put it plainly, I chose DG because, round after round, I witnessed the strong bonds shared among the remarkable women in this chapter, and I felt an undeniable desire to be part of it. As the oldest sister in an immigrant family, I craved mentorship, and I can confidently say I found this within the older members of this chapter, particularly my DG family. Every member I met embodied values that resonated with me—values I wanted to continue strengthening and growing in throughout my college years. 

Serving as this year’s VP membership is incredibly special to me, as DG has truly given me a home away from home. I am beyond grateful for the friendships I have found here, and that is exactly what I hope for every PNM going through this process.

Most importantly, trust yourself—you will know where you belong. I can’t wait to meet each and every one of you this fall!

With love, 

Marie-Alix Neau, 

VP Membership