Hey y’all <3 My name is Kiley Paige Smith, but everyone calls me KP! 

Going into my first semester of college, I had decided that Greek life was not for me at the time. I know God was laughing at me for those plans because he knew what he had in store for me. Almost immediately into my first semester, I knew God was calling me to be a part of something so much bigger and I yearned to be a part of something bigger than myself. As my first Spring semester came, I knew Spring recruitment was the opportunity I needed to take. Going into it, I had no idea what to expect or what I wanted. However, the first moment I walked into ADPi, I knew God had answered my prayers because my heart felt so complete. I knew it was exactly where God wanted me to be. The girls were so welcoming and gave me a sense of home I had never felt before or even knew I needed. The contentment in my heart was unreal. 

As I went through my first semester as an ADPi, it did not take me long to realize my why. It was my sisters. My sisters are the ones who make me a better version of myself. The ones who kept expectations high for me and always believed in me. In the fall, I felt called to serve for the people I loved. I decided to run for Sisterhood Programming Specialist. For those who may not know, the position consists of planning and coordinating Sisterhood events for ADPi. With overwhelming fear and nervousness, I ran for the position and got it. I had never felt so much love and support than I ever had in my life. 

Now as I head into my last semester in ADPi, my heart overflows with internal joy and contentment knowing I have and have had the opportunity to coordinate the events that remind me daily of why I went ADPi in the first place. A position where I have the opportunity to satisfy and bring happiness to the people I love - what more can I ask for. ADPi is a home of love, loyalty, and strength. A home where no dream is too big and where there are always sisters to motivate you and to pick you up in times of failure and doubt. A home where you are always encouraged and to always be around those that ensure you that you are worthy. A home of God fearing women who have beautiful hearts and love in the same way as you. The feeling I get when I talk about ADPi is a feeling that pulls on my heart strings and emotions in a way that I have never experienced before. I wake up everyday with overwhelming gratitude knowing no matter where I go in life, I am loved, I am supported, and I am enough. Self doubt is none with God and my sisters. 

There is not one single person in ADPi that I could not love more. Every single sister brings something to the table and adds value to us all as a whole. Every single sister brings fruit to my life and for that I am forever thankful. For my sisters, I am willing to serve them in any way I can. Whether it be through an event or even trials in everyday life. I have their back just like they have mine. That is the true meaning of love and sisterhood. I wish I could say enough for my sisters to feel the tremendous love I have for them in my heart. Those who came before me and after me, they all have an immense impact on who I am and who I am going to be. For that, I owe Alpha Delta Pi and my sisters the world. 

With much love, 

KP <3