Chi Omega at the University of Florida: Mother, Daughter, & Chi O Sisters

Hello there! My name is Francesca Dickhaus and I am about to be a Chi Omega senior, which is slightly terrifying, but true nonetheless. Unlike many of my fabulous jet-setting sisters that we have heard from so far, I have been in Gainesville all summer working. I know…this may seem like a boring summer, but it has actually been very nice! For me, getting away from my crazy pre-med classes for a few months, relaxing by the pool, and resting up for my senior year is the perfect way to spend my time!  

Although most of my summer has been very low key, something just recently happened within my family that I am SO excited about and have been anticipating for quite some time: My Mom got MARRIED! My mother and I have a special bond because not only are we a tight-knit mother-daughter duo, but we are also Chi Omega sisters! And not only that, but my mother was actually a Chi Omega at the Eta Delta chapter at the University of Florida, just like me! Each time she visits UF for Chi O Family Weekend, Mom’s Weekend, or football games throughout the season, she always stops at the house and checks up on her old stomping grounds. 

My mom’s wedding was absolutely beautiful! She decided to keep it small, and keep it a secret from everyone but immediate family members. Breaking the news to all of our loved ones after the fact actually turned out to be one of my favorite parts of the whole wedding! She got married in our hometown church and had the reception at the beautiful Vinoy hotel in downtown St. Petersburg. Of course, since we were both so dressed up for the occasion, we had to take a snapshot “throwing what we know” and commemorating the special bond we share as Chi Omegas  :)

It is so funny to think about my mom’s years in Chi Omega, spending her time in the very same house and doing many of the same things I am doing right now. She made some of her very best friends in Chi O and made memories that she holds dear to her heart to this day, and I know I am doing the exact same thing right now with all of my sisters in Chi Omega!

Chi O love and mine, 

Francesca