Dear New Sorority Members,

Welcome home. You have just embarked on one of the best journeys of your life. I'm sure you are confused and have so many questions. Don't worry. Any and all of your questions will be answered soon. You will get a temporary big, and she will help you learn the ropes of the sorority life until you get yourself a real big.

For now, look around. These are all your new sisters. The people you will most likely live with next year. They will be there for you in the good times and the bad. When you need a shoulder to lean on, you know you will be able to count on a sister. The new member period may be overwhelming at times, but know that you and the rest of your pledge class sisters will be going through it together. Get ready to meet some of your new best friends in your pledge class! It's amazing how many different kinds of people you will meet when you join a sorority!

Soon you will also get a Big. Know that she already loves you so much and might not even know you. As an older sister, I can safely say that the rest of my sisters and I have been waiting all year to welcome you into our fams. Get ready for all the shenanigans and fun times to come ahead! You are about to find the fam that you never knew you needed and be spoiled beyond measure. If you thought you had enough t-shirts now, just get ready for Big-Little reveal week. You will have enough t-shirts to wear one every day for the next year and never need to do laundry.

If you got a bid to the one sorority you did not want as much as the rest, don't drop right away. Give it a chance. You never know who you will find. Maybe you'll find your newest best friend or your future bridesmaid/maid of honor. You won't know until you try it. Everyone will be nervous and shy at first, but soon you will all break out of your bubbles. That is when your world will change forever. I cannot imagine my life without my sorority sisters, and soon you won't be able to either.

I am so excited for all of you. You are all going to be amazing new members of this sorority. You now represent much more than just yourself when you are at bars, parties, and even classes. You represent your entire sorority, and that is a huge honor. I am so looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you. I know you will all make our founders proud!

Lots of love,

An Older Sister