Coming into college, I knew all along that I wanted to rush a sorority. Having no idea what sorority's were even about, or which ones were even on campus, I marched myself to almost every open house to get a feel for what it was like. I really thought that they were going to be judging me, so I plastered a big smile on my face, and tried to act as chill as possible. I was wrong, and each and every sorority I saw was so friendly and just as excited as I was to get to know them. As it turns out, the only sorority who's open house I didn't attend was the one that I fell in love with. And now, my life is forever changed.
It's cliche, but I've made some of my best friends ever.
Sorority recruitment was rough, and my anxiety was through the roof. I loved all of the sororities so much, but Sigma Kappa was always the one I compared the rest to. I knew a lot of my friends were thinking of other sororities, so I felt as though I needed to consider those ones as well, so that I could be with my friends. In the end, I went with my gut and joined the sorority that I truly loved, the sorority saw myself being a part of. Pledging was tough for me because I knew absolutely no one. Luckily, I found my niche and met a group of amazing girls who were in similar situations. I met some of the most kind-hearted, amazing, talented, beautiful, and absolutely ridiculous girls, who I am so proud to call my best friends and my sisters. I will never, ever regret choosing Sigma Kappa as my home, because it brought these lovely girls into my life.
I only have two brothers, so now having 250+ sisters is pretty cool.
Growing up, I could never borrow clothes from a sister the way my friends could. I never had someone to go to with boy problems, another girl to lie out by my pool with in the summer, or just someone to have sleepovers with every night. These little things made me appreciate joining a sorority that much more, because now I have over 200 people to borrow a dress from for an event, or to turn to when I need advice.
Becoming a part of a “family" and getting a Big, a G-Big, and now two perfect littles, made being a part of the sorority even better, because now I have a little group of people who I can call my family within the sorority. People who will forever be by my side. There is never a time when I go to the library, or any coffee shop on Main Street, or simply walk through campus, without seeing the familiar face of a sister. It makes college so much better knowing that everywhere I go, I can say hi to a friend and never have to feel lonely like the way I did first semester, before I knew anyone.
The overwhelming sense of support and encouragement is unreal.
Whether it is a text from my sister right before a big exam wishing me luck, someone who comes over at a second's notice, to lay with me and drink wine with me as I'm going through a heartbreak, or to provide unconditional love and support during some of the toughest times of my life, my sisters are ALWAYS there for me. Within the past two years I have gone through an emotional roller-coaster. I've dealt with my father's health, a huge breakup, and really difficult classes, and I do not think I would have been able to get through it without the support of some of my sisters.
I can honestly say that in times of need, each and every one of my sisters would drop everything, to be there for me. Although I have gone through some really rough times, as a result, I was able to experience what people mean when they say: your sisters will be there for you forever.
So, regardless of what sorority you're lucky enough to call your home, I hope you feel the overwhelming love and support of all of your sisters, in the same the way that I do! Shout-out to all of my Sigma Kappa sissies for being the best group of girls around.
