Running from class to Olmsted Center I kept thinking
to myself, “What if no one comes? What
if no one wants to join”. These thoughts haunted me for weeks before
recruitment. I was worried that all my hard work leading up to recruitment would
have nothing to show for it. I was pleasantly surprised the first night that
not only were my brothers there and helping set up, but we had potential new
members ready as well. After seeing that, I knew everything was going to be
okay. With the activation of our new members I think back and laugh at how
nervous I was.
The
reason I wanted to be the Director of Recruitment and Ritual was to spread my
Gamma Spirit and enlist new members who could truly benefit. I initially joined
Gamma to meet other people in the industry, but ultimately the greatest lesson
I have learned is who I am as a person. By meeting new brothers who are from
all over the world, I have opened myself up to new experiences, new people, and
new opportunities on the Executive Council. I thought I was only joining for
the professional aspect, but Gamma and my brothers are so much more than being
young professionals. My own personal growth stemmed from getting to know these
people. I have seen how Gamma has helped me grow to be more confident and
outgoing and that is what I want other actuarial science students to experience.
I know being an actuary has many stereotypes and I believe through Gamma we break
those stereotypes for the best.
Through Gamma, we are all one network. Every chapter meeting, social event, or
service event is a professional event as we learn to become people who can talk
to anyone and increase our networking skills. This is what I am hoping our new
members get out of being a member of this fraternity. Not only should Gamma
help them get a job, but also help them grow into a better employee, take
lessons, and use them throughout their career and life experiences.
Looking back, as this is my senior year, I will
never forget all the memories I have made.
Through this experience, I have gained knowledge, made friendships, felt
the power of fidelity, and grew my integrity.
Fraternally yours,
Chelsea Smith
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