EMPRESS

About me: I like to do arts and crafts, cook, and be out in nature! I especially enjoy going to the beach or natural springs. My favorite foods include tacos, pho, chicken pot pie, and calm chowder soup :o but I am very open to food and am not a picky person!! I enjoy spending quality time with friends and binge watching movies/shows. I would like to consider myself a fun and spontaneous person, always ready to have fun and a good time :) A quote that I think sums my life up pretty well is: “I may be going nowhere, but what a ride” — Shuan Hick

Why EMPRESS? I initially joined EMPRESS to assert myself onto campus and make new friends. However, as I got more involved with the organization and got closer with the girls, I realized that EMPRESS was so much more than I thought. EMPRESS has given me the ability to grow both professionally and personally, encouraging me to step outside of my comfort zone and take risks. In EMPRESS, I feel like I can truly be myself and no one will judge me for it. I have made ever lasting friendships and connections that I know would not have been possible without this organization. I am forever grateful for how EMPRESS changed my life!

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Favorite EMPRESS memory? One of the most memorable moments I have had in EMPRESS was during our Fall 20 sisterhood retreat. We decided to take a short trip down to Jacksonville and spend quality time in a park! Unfortunately, it was a COLD and WET day out so we had to move locations after eating some Jolliebee’s. During this retreat, I felt closer to the other members of EMPRESS than ever before. We were able to become vulnerable with one another, share our thoughts and feelings, and give our endless support to each other. This retreat will always hold a special place in my heart for helping me realize my love for this organization and the ladies that are in it. 

Sidenote: Karen took me and a couple girls back to her house after retreat and her parents fed us a whole 3 course meal, it was amazing :,)