Meet Wonderwoman… better know as Elon senior Katie Link.
Link is the president of her sorority, Phi Mu, as well as the sweetheart for Pi Kappa Phi, however she is not only involved in campus Greek Life. Link is also a member of Student Government, College Republicans, and the Senior Giving Committee. Although these jobs are time-consuming, Link makes time to get good grades and spend time with her friends.
How does she do it all?
HC: You’re the President of your sorority. What responsibilities does that position entail?
KL: As president of my sorority, my responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining correspondence with National Headquarters and Elon. I also oversee all activities and events our organization holds.
HC: Cool! Is that job fun, or more work? Is it what you expected when you were elected last spring?
KL: Being the president of any organization takes patience and time management, and Phi Mu is no exception. The position is a little more time consuming than I expected, however I am so happy I was elected for the position. It has turned out to be my most rewarding leadership position I’ve ever held. Although it is a lot of work, the position is definitely fun and without it, I would not have had the opportunity to work with some of the people that I do.
HC: How do you remain so involved in Greek Life while also keeping up your grades and making time for your friends, etc.?
KL: Maintaining my grades is definitely a top priority. It is easy to get sidetracked with everything going on outside of academics, but prioritizing my work makes it easier for me to allocate time for my friends and my involvement in organizations.
HC: What have you learned from your leadership positions?
KL: I have learned that not all decisions are easy, and that the best decision is not always the right one. Choosing the right decision, especially when the group is apathetic towards it, is a challenging task for a leader.
HC: What advice would you give to other students that want to hold a leadership position one day in the future?
KL: I would highly encourage any upperclassmen, or even underclassmen, to run for a leadership position if they are interested. Getting involved is a great way to develop new relationships and a great start to gain experience for the real world (crazy that such a thing exists outside Elon)!
HC: Thanks so much, Katie! How about some fun facts- what’s your favorite candy?
KL: It’s a tie between Peanut M&M’s and Rolos (perfect ratio of caramel to chocolate… mmm).
HC: Celebrity crush?
KL: Ryan Reynolds, definitely.