We spend so much time before recruitment preparing what we’re going to wear and what we’re going to say, that we forget to prepare our minds for this intense, emotional experience. Recruitment presents challenges for everyone involved, but there are ways we can all protect our peace and minimize the mental strain. By starting the conversation about mental health before recruitment begins, we can help prevent burnout before it happens.

Although you may be one of the newest or youngest members of your chapter, that doesn’t mean you have to wait to be a leader or create the community you’re looking for! Chapter leadership doesn’t have to start when you get on executive council — it can start by being confident in yourself as a PNM.

In this blog, you’ll hear from two dedicated voices: a campus fraternity/sorority advisor who oversees the broader recruitment experience, and a local chapter advisor who works closely with an individual chapter. Together, they share what it’s really like to support recruitment from different angles by balancing logistics, leadership, and those unforgettable moments that make recruitment so special.

I am the public relations chairwoman for my chapter – I not only oversee the social media accounts for my chapter, but also all of our brand collaborations. I love this role that I have been given more than I can explain, but there are definitely times where I wish the members of my chapter knew what was really going on behind the scenes.