My name is Ari Cohen and I’m a sophomore in the PA Kappa chapter at Lehigh. Before going to college, I never thought that I would join a sorority. I always thought that being in a sorority meant turning into a clone of every other girl in the house and that individuality would disappear. However, when I met the sisters of Pi Beta Phi, I realized how many different personalities and backgrounds there were within the house and I knew it was exactly what I was looking for. I feel so lucky to know such a diverse group of amazing girls who are each completely and totally themselves.
I went from never wanting to be in a sorority to now being on one’s Executive Board. I am currently the VP of Event Planning for Pi Phi, and it has been such an enjoyable yet challenging experience. I am so thankful to have this opportunity because I have learned countless new things that will help me be ready to face the world outside of college and it has allowed me to broaden my knowledge and skills. Holding this position in the house as well as being an architecture major has forced me to learn how to have a healthy balance of work and play, which to me may be the most valuable lesson to ever learn in college. Being in Pi Phi has given me the support system I need to be the successful and well-rounded individual I aspire to be. Lehigh is far away from my home in West Palm Beach and I definitely feel that distance every now and then, but living with the sisters of Pi Phi is the one thing that gets me through it – there is always someone around to make me laugh and to help clear my head. This is truly the greatest group of girls I could ever ask to be around every single day, and I know that the memories made here will be some of the best ones of my life!
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