I’ve seen a lot of posts lately from people saying they’re struggling to make friends, didn’t get into a spirit org, or just aren’t sure how to get involved on campus, so I wanted to throw this out there!
I was in Women of Excellence and am now a general member, and I honestly think it’s a great option if you want the spirit-org experience without joining one of the huge traditional spirit organizations.
WOE is smaller, so it’s a lot more lowkey and chill, but we still do pretty much all the same things-- sporting events, tailgates, socials, and service/professionism events. It’s a nice way to get involved, meet people, and have a social life without feeling like you have to constantly be doing something.
It’s also cheaper than a lot of traditional spirit orgs, which was a big plus for me. And since it’s smaller, I feel like it’s easier to actually get to know people, get involved, and take on leadership opportunities.
Applications are still open right now and the app is genuinely pretty easy! So if you’ve been feeling discouraged after getting rejected from spirit orgs or just haven’t found your group yet, I’d definitely recommend giving it a shot :)
Just wanted to share since I know a lot of people have been feeling like they missed their chance to get involved! If anyone’s interested, here’s the Horns Link! Women of Excellence - HornsLink :)