Testimonies From Our Sisters’!
I joined AΩE my freshman fall semester as an out-of-state student looking to make friends and grow professionally. After attending their first interest meeting and seeing the amazing sisterhood, I knew that I had to join.
AΩE has provided me with many leadership and professional development opportunities. I have been able to grow as a leader, professional, and friend throughout my time. Most importantly, AΩE has provided me with my closest friends and life long community.
- Sophia Pare-Leydon
“When I came to NC State, I wanted to find an organization that enabled me to meet new people but still allowed me to focus on my studies. My friends Samantha and Lauren, who were already sisters, encouraged me to go to an A.O.E. info night. I immediately loved how welcoming and friendly everyone was and felt like I had found a community in which I could thrive. Since joining A.O.E., I have met so many wonderful people and made lifelong friendships!!" — Sophie Lewis
“I heard about are from my friends who were already members of the sorority. I attended the info nights and went to recruitment events and decided A.O.E. was the right place for me and I’m so happy I made that choice! I’ve made so many best friends through this sorority and have such an incredible support system, it’s really shaped my college experience and I’m so grateful for these gals” — Lily Sullivan
“I joined A.O.E. in my second semester at NC State because I wasn't sure I had a place in engineering. From the moment I finished info night, I knew that wasn't true. Throughout professional and academic events, I am more confident in myself and my abilities as a women in STEM. A.O.E. has given me such an amazing support system and some of the best friends I could ever ask for. I am so glad I am here and I cannot wait to continue to grow with this organization. :)” — Sami Anthony
“I was one of 3 people from my high school to go to NCSU, and those two people were already very close. I was worried about being so far from home and not having a good support system to lean back on, so I sought out some organizations that I thought would fill that gap. I found AΩE through another group that I tried out and fell in love! The smiles and affirmations that I received from the recruitment chairs during my first interaction was enough to solidify that AΩΕ was where my people were. I went to almost every single recruitment event that semester, and tried my best to make sure they knew my name! I dragged my best friend from elementary school, Abbey with me and I’m so glad that we could experience such a wonderful, empowering, and warm environment together before she graduated. I’ve been lucky enough to hold several committee chairs and even an executive board position, which I would never have been able to do without the support of my sisters. I will always be thankful for my Gamma girls 💙” — Anna-Kate Self
“I joined A.O.E. this past semester and have created so many connections through doing so! I have always wanted to have a close community where I could grow. After attending some of the recruitment nights and getting to know the sisters, they radiated kindness and warmth while being high achievers in STEM. Since being in college, it can be difficult to be a women in STEM however I have found community in this field through study sessions with sisters and sharing classes together!” — Lauren Kohler
“I joined A.O.E. my first semester freshman year, after a pretty lonely start to the semester. One day on campus I ran into a high school friend and she told me that A.O.E. and invited me to come out to Info Night! That night, I met some of the most brilliant, high-achieving, welcoming women that I’ve ever known, and I knew then and there I needed to be a part of this group. Five years later, I’ve met my best friends, made professional connections, and grown so much since my freshman year. I wouldn't trade this sisterhood for the world.” — Cat Cobb
“I joined A.O.E. this past semester and it has been the best thing I could’ve ever done. With my first year at NCSU being online it was really hard to meet people. Since joining A.O.E. I have met so many inspiring sister who support and motivate me everyday. Being in A.O.E. has allowed me to grow professionally and personally which is super important. I am so glad that I found an amazing community of women in STEM.” — Amanda Blasy
“I joined A.O.E. to help meet people at NC State who shared similar interest with me! I was especially drawn to the professional aspects that I knew would help me throughout my time at college and beyond. A.O.E. has really helped me make so many new friends and people who make State feel like home even though I’ve never been on campus!” — Samantha Watson
A.O.E. is my home away from home. Being an out of state student from Illinois that knew no one at NCSU, I was looking for a group of people that would support my growth and keep me motivated in school. This sorority has helped me grow professionally and academically while also giving me the best support system I could ask for. From the moment I went to recruitment events, I knew that joining A.O.E. would be one of the best decisions I made in my college career.” — Shana Johnson
“When I went to the first A.O.E. info night, I found myself surrounded by a group of friendly, supportive, and inspiring women! I cam home from each recruitment event with a smile on my face and a new determination to grow professionally. Joining A.O.E., I’ve gained confidence in my professional skills and an amazing community of women in STEM :)” — Bailey Henkel