If you had sat me down four years ago and told me I was going to be in a sorority in college, I probably would've laughed in your face. But here I am, four years later with Greek letters plastered to my chest, a sorority house roof over my head, and countless recruitment songs forever burned into my memory. And I can say with confidence, becoming a part of Delta Gamma was the best decision I've made in college thus far.
When I went through recruitment my Freshmen fall, I had no idea what was in store for me. I went from house to house, always feeling slightly out of place or uncomfortable until I stepped onto Delta Gamma's porch and into what would soon become my home. In those two weeks of recruitment, I spent countless minutes talking to soon-to-be sisters about everything and anything. I knew I needed to be there - so much so that I cried when I left the house after preference night, unsure of whether or not I'd have another chance to come back to a place where I felt so happy.
What drew me into Delta Gamma was the sisterhood. Everyone seemed so different from one another - so interested in their own things - and yet, every single woman loved and cared for each other. And as I enter into my third year being a college student and being a sister of Delta Gamma, I can tell how true that is. Sisters have been there for every single bump in the road. Sisters are the ones who meet me at 3 AM for a Wawa run and a vent. Sisters are the ones, that when tragedy strikes your campus, you run to for support. And sisters are the ones who offer you warm embraces when they know you've had a long day. I would do anything for the women of Epsilon Mu, whether it's lending a tutu for skit day or jumping into action when their world appears to be falling apart.
Here's the thing that really gets me. When I joined a sorority, I knew I'd have sisters and I knew I'd seek opportunities within my chapter. But I never realized how much Delta Gamma would give outside of Greek life. My best friends, thought not all of them are my sisters, I've met because of a Delta Gamma sisters. Without my chapter, I wouldn't have had the confidence to put myself out there. I wouldn't be an orientation aid, I wouldn't be writing for my school newspaper, and I certainly wouldn't have the confidence to be authentically myself. My sisters are my cheerleaders. They are the members of my fan club. They lift me up when I feel too hopeless.
I know sorority life has a bad reputation. And I know that there are some women in Greek life who exemplify the stereotypes all over TV. But not my sisters. I've never met a more intelligent and motivated group of women - ever. Sisters left and right are gaining scholarships, doing research, changing lives, and achieving their goals. My sisters are leaders and inspirers.
Sure, Greek life isn't for everyone. But somehow it ended up being exactly what I needed, wanted, and so much more. I couldn't be more grateful to be surrounded by so many incredible and uplifting women on a day to day basis. If you're wondering if sorority life is your cup of tea, give it a try. Go through recruitment with an open mind, and see what happens. I promise you won't regret it.
