Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc.

I chose Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. because I am an only child and the aspect of sisterhood really drew me in. As an interest, I saw how close the sisters were despite their differences and it was all genuine. I also chose this organization because of its multicultural basis. As an Afro-Latina (Black and Puerto Rican), I've been in situations in which I had to choose between identifying as either Black or Puerto Rican. MSU didn't make me feel like I had to choose, they appreciated me for who I am. My sisterhood has given me the siblings I always wished I had and allows me to be myself.

I chose the life of a Mu because I love everything this Sorority stands for. From Diversity, to Academics, working in the community, making connections and uniting women and having that sisterhood bond. Through the orientation process I learned about myself, my strengths, my weaknesses and I grew and became a better me. I wanted a sisterhood and that's exactly what I got. No matter what, at the end of the day I know I have my sisters. Joining the Mu life has made me a better person, a better woman, a better Janelle.

I wanted to join an organization that embraced diversity, brought together women with different viewpoints, heritage and made us stronger as a whole. I have the fondest memories of my line sisters and our time together at Penn State. We are sisters for life and over the years have celebrated and cried together.