On November 11th, we celebrated 142 years of sisterhood. Since joining, Gamma Phi has been such a blessing to me; I have met so many amazing, bright, and passionate young women in my sorority. Here are just a few reasons why I love being a member Gamma Phi Beta.

1. We are strong women building strong girls.

Each year, the Epsilon Lambda chapter volunteers at and raises money for Girls on the Run in Birmingham. This program is geared towards helping young girls run a 5k; this might not seem like a big deal, but it teaches the girls confidence, goal-setting, and perseverance. We all fall upon hard times, and to see my sisters come out on top and be able to share that strength with the next generation of girls is truly inspiring.

2. Our founders were pioneers in the movement towards equality.

Our four core values. We strive to be women who promote community and work hard in all that we do. We put our education first, ask questions, and aim to be insightful and knowledgeable of the world around us. We are loyal to our bond and everyone in our sisterhood.

4. The Pink Carnation

Our flower, the pink carnation, is said to be the longest-lasting flower there is. This is reflective of our bond that I honestly believe lasts forever.

5. We have an amazing sisterhood.

From sisterhood events, swaps, or just hanging out at the house, the friendships I've made in these few short months mean the world to me. To always have a constant support system makes the world of a difference in making it through your college years.

I am so fortunate to have these women as my sisters and am so excited for the great things to come in our future. We were founded on a rock and I'm proud to call Gamma Phi my home away from home.