When I was in middle school I visited Norman for the first time for the opening of the new tennis center. My mom played tennis at OU, so she was invited back and decided to bring the whole family along. It was my first time on a college campus, and it was absolutely gorgeous. However, when my mom showed me her sorority house, I was blown away at how beautiful it was. I immediately made it my screensaver on my hot pink Razor flip phone, and I would stare at it for what felt like hours, just imagining what it would be like to actually live there. I love the white brick and the massiveness of the building, but how it still looks so cozy, especially in the winter.

Flash forward to my Junior year of college and I finally had the chance to live in my dream house. I actually transferred from SMU in Dallas, so this was the first time I had been back on campus since middle school. I moved straight into the Theta house not knowing anyone. By the end of the first day, I already had a group of friends. This place is truly magical and I’m so lucky to say that I got to call it home for a year. Even though I’m graduating, I think in my heart I will always wish that I still live at 845 Chautauqua.