Never in a million years would I ever be able to picture myself wanting to be apart of Greek life in my college years.

Seriously, I never thought one day I would want to be apart of something that has been labeled "so bad" since they started. All you hear about with sororities and fraternities is that we are lazy, and just party all the time. Well, I am here to prove you wrong.

First, I wanna talk about the first sorority event I went to. I went by myself, but when I was there it looked like some other girls did, which was comforting. I actually couldn't believe I was gonna go through this. I always think about things I want to do in my life and I either never do them or think they are too impossible for me. I thought about joining a sorority since I came to college. I knew this is what I wanted to do.

Don't like IceBreakers? Well, better get used to them, because for the past week almost everyday that was the only thing I knew how to do. My name, major, why I decided to be apart of formal recruitment, and a fun fact or a weird question. I answered the same question probably about 100 times, I almost felt like a robot.

A few days went past, and bid day was here. I found my home with Alpha Phi, and I am so thankful that this worked out. Every Rho Gamma (recruitment guides) I talked to told me to trust the system, and that things happen for a reason. I did, and I wouldn't want it any other way.

I met so many new people, which is something I was looking for during recruitment, and so many strangers that were now my "Sisters".

Sorority life is somewhere I can express myself, figure out new things about myself, and there is always someone there for you when you feel low.

Another thing I was looking for during recruitment is getting involved with my school and community.

If you know me, you might think that seems like something I wouldn't say, but going to weekly PHC meetings, you can find job offers people present, and places that need volunteers. I'm excited to volunteer places, and experience new people and places.

My Big, and the rest of my family within the sorority are the most important people to me. Every girl has a different experience regarding Big and Little relationship, but I am so happy with mine. I can always call or text her no matter what and I know she will always be there for me like I'll always be there for her.

So many times before recruitment started, I always thought if I was truly making the right choice. I knew people would make rude remarks and comments regardless, I was just back and forth every day "No, I shouldn't do this, it'll be too much on my plate" and "I need to do this, I wanna meet more people my age, and major. I wanna be apart of something."

So, if your University offers Greek life, do it. If the thought even crosses your mind, do it. I have met so many awesome people that are bonded with me for life in and more ways than I could imagine. It is extremely rewarding.