Dear Rosebuds, When I was in your shoes three years ago, our rosebud class had the opportunity to sit down with the senior Helenes. I, an excited and impressionable freshman, was mesmerized by how accomplished and inspiring each girl was. They imparted some wisdom on me that I took to heart and will now write to you. Fair warning that most of the following advice is unoriginal and taken from incredible Helenes before me like Carolyn Windler, Lizzie Jones, Rashelle Nagata,

“We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back. We call upon our sisters around the world to be brave – to embrace the strength within themselves and realize their full potential.” – Malala Yousafzai USC is full of go-getters, of people who take life by the reins and do whatever it takes to achieve their dreams. In Helenes, there are definitely the go-getters, but our members do more than strive for their goals. This community of women unapologetically supports each oth