Real. Strong. Women.
By Molly Haeg (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), chapter consultant Ahh, the end of February. Our northern friends are finally starting to thaw, our snowbirds are starting to head home, and our most adventurous collegians and families are starting to pack for the highly anticipated spring break trip. To help you prepare all for the […]
By Megan Asbury (Zeta Sigma, Missouri State University) Home used to be the place I grew up with my parents and siblings. When I turned 18, home became a small dorm at Missouri State University. At age 19, 20 and 21, home became a 52-person sorority house on Cherry Street (now tell me that isn’t […]
By Taylor Vinson (Iota Sigma, Southern Methodist University) One of the coolest parts about the Alpha Chi Omega consultant job is getting to travel all over the country to our different chapters! I have visited 13 different campuses this fall, and each campus has taught me something new. I have always loved trivia, so here […]
By Shannon Meyer (Beta Xi, Utah State University) Before I started the consultant job, I would daydream about what the inside of my suitcases would look like. As a lover of clothing and statement-making heels, I had no idea how I would choose which of my favorite pieces to bring with me on the road. […]
By: Makenzie Neves (Epsilon Theta, California State University, Sacramento) Alpha Chi Omega consultant training covers so many topics – recruitment, Ritual, officer transitions and working with campus staff, to name just a few. But some things can only be learned on the road. “Other Duties as Assigned” When I applied to be a consultant for […]
By Jordi Shelton (Epsilon Tau, Virginia Tech), Traveling Consultant If someone asked me three months ago what I’d identify as the keys to successful for full-time travel, I probably wouldn’t have come up with a list as comprehensive and hard-hitting as the one I’m about to share. After just two and a half short months […]
By: Emily Callison (Delta Nu, Iowa State University) “So, what do you do all day?” The age-old question every consultant is far too familiar with, usually asked by a relative at a family gathering, an old friend from high school or sometimes the person working the front desk of the Hampton Inn you call home […]
By Chloe Sekhran (Sigma, University of Iowa) Picture this: You’ve just graduated from college and landed your dream job. You head to Indianapolis for six weeks, which will be the longest you’ll be in any one place for a year. Those six weeks pass, and you pack your life into three suitcases for almost four […]
By: Michelle Critchfield (Omicron, Baker University) During my time as a chapter consultant for Alpha Chi Omega, I have learned many valuable skills and lessons. Many of those lessons will, no doubt, transfer to the next step I take in life. Of the many “soft skills” that one learns by being a road warrior for […]