Hi friends!
My name is Denise Rodriguez and I am the Spring 2025 President of Texas Sweethearts. I joined Texas Sweethearts my sophomore fall semester and I feel incredibly honored to serve as President during my last semester here at UT!
A little bit about me: I’m a Senior Public Health major from Houston, TX getting ready to apply for PA school! All throughout high school, I was heavily involved in extracurriculars and have always put in 110% into the things I love doing! Leaving behind my closest friends when coming to Austin was definitely hard, however I met my current best friend and roommate of 3 years Jade! However, I was still yearning for that sense of support and community I once had in high school. I recruited different spirit orgs my first year, but didn’t get in. I honestly took this as a sign and wasn’t planning on recruiting for spirit orgs my sophomore year. That was until my friend told me to try Sweethearts. At first I was hesitant, because I had heard a lot about the org and knew so many people were interested in Texas Sweethearts, but I decided to give it a shot! When fall of my sophomore year rolled around, I went to the service smoker and instantly clicked with Kaileen who was the Fall ‘22 Recruitment chair! I immediately felt at home and knew this was where I was meant to be. I applied and thankfully became a Fall ‘22 Sweetie! Since then, I was most active-active my first active semester, followed in my big Dani’s footsteps in becoming Fall ‘23 Recruitment chair, Fall ‘24 Secretary, and now I have the privilege of leading this org as President and I can’t wait to make this semester the best one yet!
My time in Texas Sweethearts has honestly changed my college experience for the better. I have met so many passionate and driven women in this org who honestly inspire me everyday. I can confidently say that I have grown and learned so much from this org and I will be eternally grateful for the amazing opportunities I have been given. I have also met some of my best friends who have been there for me through it all. From late night study sessions to just yapping on the couch until 2 am, I know I will always have them in my life (sorry guys y’all are stuck with me). Plus, SHOUTOUT MILF FAM!!!!! I love y’all so so much <3
To wrap it up, honestly my biggest piece of advice is to just go for it! Coming from personal experience, I wasn’t even planning on recruiting Fall ‘22 out of fear of rejection. But, now 2 ½ years later I’m now the President (crazy I know). Truly embrace the recruitment process and just have fun! It took me a year, but I found my home away from home in Texas Sweethearts and I hope y’all find yours too! <3
Lots of love,
Denise Rodriguez
Spring 2025 President
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