Interview with Alumna Hilary Huston

When you lived in the Pi Phi house did you ever go on a ghost hunt?  Our next interviewee, Hilary Huston, counts that as one of her favorite Pi Phi memories! 

Initiation Year: Spring 2002

Offices Held: Standards Board (2 years)

Did you live in the house? How many years? Yes, I lived in for one year, my junior year in Room 9. 

What did you enjoy about living in? Living with so many great girls. There was always something going on and someone to have fun with or study with.

Favorite Pi Phi memory? I have so many great Pi Phi memories it’s hard to pick just one favorite.  Some of my favorite memories come from sitting around telling stories or talking to alumnae about their experiences.  Big Sis Revealing and Initiation are always special memories.  One of my favorite memories from living in the house was going on ghost hunts! And of course tailgate at the Rock and Greek Week! 

Hilary (right) with her Pi Phi Big Sister Marisa

What are you up to now? Currently I am living in Lansing and working for MSU! I am a Dining Service Manager at The Gallery (located in Snyder-Phillips Hall) and have worked on campus full time for 6 years now!

Are you involved officially as alumnae (Alum Club, AAC, House Corp)? What chapter? I was on House Corp for a little over two years at MI Gamma, but currently am not involved. I wish Lansing had an Alum Club, heard it’s in the works though!

Giving what you know now, what advice would you give to your college-age self? To not take anything for granted and just make the best of all the experiences good or bad!

Do you have any resume pointers or interview skills to share? Spell check your resume and take time to tailor the resume to the job position. As far as interview skills; dress to impress and watch your body language. Be confident and be prepared to speak about both your strengths and weaknesses.

Hilary (far left) with MI Gamma Alumnae Erin and Marisa

What is something you wish you were better at? I really wish I was better at keeping in touch with friends from college!

Do you have a favorite quote? "Women should be two things: Classy and Fabulous!"~ Coco Chanel

Favorite TV Show and/or Movie? Right now my favorite TV shows are 2 Broke Girls, The Big Bang Theory, and New Girl. One of my all time favorite movies is The Wedding Date.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Married with a couple kids and a dog :)

What is something people may not know about you? I would love to own a bed and breakfast some day with a winery and tasting room!

Thanks Hilary for sharing your advice and memories with us! We look forward to visiting that bed and breakfast someday!