Emmalyn Miller
Hi! My name is Emmalyn Miller, and I’m a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. I went through recruitment as a rising sophomore athlete. After going through my freshman year, I saw how positively Greek life benefited the people around me, and I wanted to be a part of that, too. I decided (at the last minute) to go through recruitment my sophomore year, and I couldn’t be more thankful that I did. I was worried about balancing athletics, school, and sorority life, but all my sisters are so supportive and always there for me if I’m having a hard time. I’m on the Golden Girls dance team, and we are in season nearly year-round. Life gets busy, tiring, and overwhelming, sometimes. However, my sisters make my college experience so special that being busy is completely worth it. I wouldn’t ever change this decision, and I will forever be grateful that I got the opportunity to have these wonderful people in my life.
Emma Hudson
Hi, my name is Emma Hudson and I’m a member of Alpha Omicron Pi! I transferred to UAB going into my junior year, but didn’t decide to rush until the fall of my senior year—and I am so happy that I did! I was a little nervous going through the rush process as a senior, but everyone made me feel so welcome and were very supportive! Bid day was one of the happiest days of my life, because I joined a sorority that embraced me with open arms, showered me with unconditional love, and brought me some of my closest friends (and even reunited me with my best friend from high school!). AOII has shown me the beauty in sisterhood and has surrounded me with strong, inspiring, and amazing women who have been there for me each and every day. This chapter will always hold a special place in my heart, and I am so grateful to be a part of it.
Kaitlin Ross
Hi! My name is Kaitlin Ross and I am a member of Alpha Xi Delta! I am a Cancer Biology major on the pre-med track with aspirations of becoming a physician. Coming to UAB I was unsure if I could balance academics, multiple extracurriculars, building a competitive medical school application and a sorority. I reached out to current women at UAB who were balancing rigorous academic schedules and a sorority and they inspired me to go through formal recruitment myself. After joining Alpha Xi I met many other women who faced similar challenges and had similar aspirations as myself. These women have encouraged me daily and supported me through difficult classes, interviews, applications and more. It has been easy to stay engaged and successful in college when I am constantly surrounded by a support system who is facing the same battles. Alpha Xi has given me a social outlet, academic encouragement, a strong support system and lifelong friends. I would not be who I am today without these women and I would make this decision again every time.
Sophie Dujon
Hey!! My name is Sophie Dujon and I am a member of Sigma Kappa! As a transfer student, coming to a new school with people I didn't know was very overwhelming. I am not a very outgoing person. Yet I decided to go through recruitment anyway. Going through the process I was very nervous but I met the most fantastic women in the Greek community. Sigma Kappa has helped me build confidence and friendships that will last a lifetime. Because of my support system and my sisters, I truly feel like I found a home!.
Sara Cromer
Hey, my name is Sara Cromer! I'm a senior from Biloxi, MS, and I'm a recruitment counselor for Panhellenic recruitment at UAB this year! I decided to go through recruitment during the fall of my freshman year, and it has turned out to be one of the best decisions I have made during my time at UAB. As an out of state student, I didn't know very many people at UAB or in the Birmingham community. Going through recruitment allowed me to build connections and foster friendships right at the beginning of my college career.Since joining my chapter in the fall of '22, I have had the honor of serving in a few leadership roles, an opportunity that may not have been possible without such a supportive sisterhood. I couldn't be more thankful for the people that I have met through the Panhellenic community that have truly made Birmingham and UAB feel like my second home.
Rana Abawi
Hi, my name is Rana Abawi. I am on off-campus student and a member of Kappa Delta. When I first got into UAB, I was a bit nervous about joining a sorority that would work for me. Going through recruitment, I found myself getting less nervous as the rounds went on. I talked to lots of different girls who all have different sorority experiences. While being an off-campus student, I was scared that I would not be able to get my “college experience” everyone talks about. I was also worried I would have a harder time making friends since I did not live in the dorms. Joining a sorority has made my college experience better than I could have imagined. I get to stay on campus for more than just going to classes. I meet up with my sisters to study or just to hang out. I also get to come to campus for various social and philanthropy events as well. I can understand that commuting can affect the “college experience” for many, not allowing them to be involved on campus compared to someone who lives on campus. Being a part of a sorority gave me the opportunity to get involved all while being able to make long-lasting friendships I have always wanted.