One of the on-campus organizations that I'm involved in is Bruin Recruiters. We work with Belmont's admissions department to help recruit prospective students and to answer any questions that they might have. It is one of the most rewarding organizations to be a part of, and I have formed so many great friendships with both the people in Bruin Recruiters, as well as the prospective students that I have met.

In addition to being tour guides and working at the Admissions Welcome Desk, Bruin Recruiters also have the opportunity to help at Belmont's Preview Days. During a Preview Day, high school students who are interested in learning more about Belmont are invited to come for a day of touring the campus, talking with current students (the Bruin Recruiters), meeting with faculty from their academic area of interest, and checking out some of the co-curricular activities that they can be involved in.
Last Saturday, March 28th, we hosted our spring Preview Day and had an awesome turnout - over 370 prospective students came!

The main reason that I am so passionate about Bruin Recruiters is because I remember exactly how stressful the college decision-making process can be. I applied to twelve (yes, TWELVE) colleges, and ended up having a particularly difficult time choosing between my top two choices. When people ask what made me choose Belmont over the other colleges that I applied to, the first thing that comes to mind is the size. I wanted to be somewhere that was small enough to where, when I walked across campus, I could always see familiar faces while, at the same time, still seeing new faces as well. I wanted to be somewhere that I would fit in, yet still have the opportunity to stand out.
Belmont has been the perfect fit for me. I cannot even describe how overwhelmingly comforting it is to feel connected here. Not only to Belmont, but also to Nashville. I could give you endless reasons why I chose Belmont, but the best way for you to understand my love for this place is to visit and to experience it for yourself.

*Photo Captions*

1) Prospective students and their families gather in the Curb Event Center for the Welcome Session during Preview Day.

2) One of my fellow Bruin Recruiters offers insight into student life during the student life panel.

3) Bruin Recruiters (pictured in red t-shirts) greet prospective students and spend some time getting to know them (this is, hands-down, our favorite part of the day).

4) The current president of Belmont, Dr. Fisher, speaks at the Welcome Session during Preview Day.

**All photos taken by Lougan Bishop (thank you, Lougan!).