I finally found a home, and its name is Alpha Gamma Delta. If you asked me 6 months ago if I thought I would ever join a sorority, I probably would have laughed and said, "never in a million years." But, here I am... and I couldn't be happier.
I always was suspicious of sororities. I truly thought it was nothing more than paying for friendships. I learned a stereotype that sorority girls are airheads, who aren't in college for the education and that it would be full of girls just like the high school populars I have always disliked.
How wrong I was. I have had the opportunity to meet the most incredible women I have ever come across in my life. They are intelligent, independent, purpose-driven, prioritized, moral and kind. They are everything that I strive to be, and I know that they were placed in my life for a reason. The special thing about a sorority is, you are delivered to a group of women that are cut from the same cloth you are. Everyone is an individual, but everyone shares a common purpose in their lives. My leadership consultant shared this with me, and I have never looked at my sisters the same way.
There is not a single sister that I can't find at least a shred of common ground with. There are opportunities that can't be found outside of our sisterhood. You have a support system that is unbreakable because of the bond we have. It is never a question of whether we should do one thing or another for each other because I know that each and every girl wants to elevate her fellow sister.
Our organization is committed to helping each and every girl become the best version of herself, to be well balanced, healthy and aspire to better herself each and every day. My mother has always taught me to surround myself with people that I want to be like. My sisters are my role models, they are my friends and they are going to be there for the rest of my life. We wear our letters with pride, because we know our sisterhood is something special that should be prized.
So my point is that sororities are not for one type of girl. They are not destructive, silly or limiting. They are opportunities. Every chapter is different, and there is most certainly a place for you if you look. There are women out there that are ready to nurture your heart, your mind and to help you develop into the best version of yourself. So, please don't be like the person I was and shame others for doing something you don't understand. Be open to what opportunities are offered to you, and don't let stereotypes stop you from trying something new.