Looking back on my three years in a sorority, if there is one piece of advice I would give to incoming sisters, it would be: find other hobbies.

What do I mean by that? Don't stop here. Keep finding other interests, other friends, other organizations to be a part of. Go outside the walls of your srat castle and try your hand at something new. Whatever you do, do not try to make this sorority your everything, because it simply can't be.

I know that sounds harsh, but I was trapped in that mindset as a freshman, thinking that my sorority was all that I needed. It included a seemingly endless supply of women to befriend, a well stocked kitchen, and a house full of blankets and make-up. I could be a leader in the organization, and I could join different committees. Right?

But it only goes so far. You cannot forget that there are people outside of Greek life with different interests that can help you step outside of your comfort zone. Nonaffiliated women can still talk boy problems with you, and nonaffiliated men can still take you on nice dates. Greek letters not needed.

It's also excruciatingly important to be involved in other organizations. Being a member (or "committee head") of a sorority counts as involvement on your resume, but what else have you done? What other interests do you have? Have you led multiple organizations, or shown diversity in your abilities?

Phi Mu has given me so much. It has taught me how to have true friendships with women and has been a stupid amount of fun. But looking back on my college years, I've been lucky enough to have made memories in other organizations and with people outside of my sorority, as well. Those experiences are just as important, and I would be brimming with regret if I had not ventured outside the gates of Greek Village as a sophomore.