colonial times

Epsilon Mu-William and Mary

Arriving in Williamsburg, VA felt like I was going back in time!  The College of William and Mary is located in Colonial Williamsburg and filled with American history.  There are reenactments of colonial times going on daily and the most adorable shops!  The first morning I woke up to go for a run and saw a horse and carriage, blacksmith, and a small fort with a cannon.  The town is so clean, safe, and quaint!  I had so much fun exploring!  I found the cutest coffee shop called Aromas, and pretty much went there everyday for free wifi and the best Early Grey tea I've ever had!

Colonial Williamsburg

My visit was filled with so many great highlights!  The second day I got a tour of the Wren Building, which is the oldest standing academic building in the U.S. William and Mary had notable students such as Thomas Jefferson and George Washington!  The chapter conducts Initiation in the same room that TJ and GW studied---probably the coolest Initiation ever!!  I learned about the TWAMP (typical William and Mary person), the Triathlon tradition (streaking the main lawn, swimming in the campus pond, and jumping the Governor's fence....crazy!!), and was able to see an a capella show which was held at 10 pm on the steps of the historic Wren Building.

The chapter gave me a free day on Saturday, and I was lucky to have two wonderful friends come visit me!  Michelle drove in from Charlottesville and we started the day with a yummy breakfast at Aromas, spent the day shopping at the outlets, and had a great lunch at the infamous Cheese Shop in Colonial Williamsburg.  Michelle left in the evening to meet friends in Richmond, meanwhile Tori drove in from Richmond so we could grab dinner!  We had a great walk around campus/town, then out to dinner for Mexican.  I was in such need of familiar faces and these two lovely ladies sure did make my day (and even month!) so wonderful!

My dear friend, Michelle!  Tori and I forgot to take a pic :(

I was lucky to be visiting the chapter during Founders Day, which was my first Founders Day experience on the road!  The chapter did a fantastic job planning this event and had a wonderful program filled with ritual, awards, and brunch!  They even showed Beth Searcy's Founders Day address...

and speaking of Beth Searcy!  This amazing Fraternity President showed me the most wonderful form of sisterhood by driving 2 hours (4 round trip!) just to meet me for lunch during my visit.  She insisted on coming to see me and check in on me.  She showed me so much support and love, which was something I needed more than I realized at the time.  She is such a beautiful example of Delta Gamma in all she does and I truly admire her :)

Delta Gamma Fraternity President, Beth!

Beth and I with some of the Epsilon Mu collegians!

Overall, my visit to Epsilon Mu was fantastic and I so enjoyed getting to know these talented and intelligent group.  And the top it off, they won Outstanding Chapter and Excellence in Member Education & Risk Management right after my visit...they sure did deserve it!