Sorority Girl

"Once a Phi Sigma Sigma, Always a Phi Sigma Sigma. This is the most outstanding thought, as well as the most everlasting. How well we shall remember those phrases! We feel some indefinable sensation when we realize that it marks our entire life." - The Sphinx 1926

When I started college I knew I wanted to do something beyond classes and work to develop my leadership skills. I also wanted to find an organization that I could make friends through since PSU is a large commuter campus (only about 1/3 of students actually live on or around campus).

Joining a sorority seemed like a natural fit.

What has Phi Sigma Sigma come to mean to me?

I love my sorority and everything we stand for. The pillars of lifelong learning, leadership through service, and  inclusiveness have helped shape my perspective and outlook on life over the past three years. I am a stronger woman because of the support and encouragement I have received, not only from my chapter, but from my sisters across the country - some have become Facebook friends without ever having met!

Phi Sig tank: The Greek Supply

The thought of knowing that wherever I end up after college I will have my sisters supporting and encouraging me is so comforting.

Overall, if you are thinking about joining a sorority....do it! Through the ups and downs, laughter and tears, smiles and frowns, it has been an incredible journey.

"I believe in faith, love, and sincerity. I will find strength in the lifelong friendships I share in the bonds of sisterhood...Once a Phi Sigma Sigma, Always a Phi Sigma Sigma." -The Creed of Phi Sigma Sigma

xoxo-E

Welcome to my new blog!

Pearls, Curls & A PR Girl: Musings on Life & PR is meant to be a place where I can share my ideas, not only on PR, but also on fashion, sorority and life beyond college, including the job/internship search. My goals for Pearls & Curls are simple. I want to teach about public relations and share the next adventures as I move on from my college years. 

Starting a blog has been something I have wanted to do for a while; I just didn't have a clue what to write about. I couldn't find my niche. It dawned on me one night - I should be writing about what I love! What exactly is that? PR and all things girly. It seemed like the perfect choice. All I had to do was add my own "Erin" flair and voilà a new blog was created!

Why Pearls, Curls & a PR Girl? I mulled over the perfect name for my new blog for a few days. It wasn't until I was curling my hair for work that the name struck me. As I looked in the mirror, I saw a future PR pro who just happened to be wearing pearls with curled hair! It seemed right and so it stuck.

Over the next week I will be establishing my different sections/pages. Things to look forward to: interview tips, cover/resume letter tips, personal branding, thoughts on social media, PR terminology, and a fun little section I will be calling "Pearls of PR" (pearls are little inspirational quotes and advice for aspiring PR pro's - because well, we all need a little inspiration every once in a while). I will also be starting a section called Girl & Book - must reads for every PR girl!

I hope that you take the time to comment and leave your thoughts! 

xoxo-E