Recruitment is just around the corner, which means at my school, five houses will each be getting a great pledge class of new members! Each house has its own, unique character which makes it a home for the diverse ladies that comprise the chapter and Greek life at my university as a whole. Because of this, it is so important to have a "Go Greek" attitude!
No one should tell a potential new member what chapter to join before they even arrive at the school they are attending. Going through recruitment provides these girls with the opportunity to find a place where they can be their entire selves throughout college. As a college student, we evolve and thrive in ways that, sometimes, our previous self wouldn't even recognize, which means it's necessary to find a house where we can feel like we are capable of doing that!
I've never been one to talk negatively about another chapter on my campus or downplay any of their accomplishments. Of course, I am more focused on my chapter and the things we do, which is the way I believe everyone should be, but I also like to encourage Greek life on my campus!
This recruitment season, I would like to challenge everyone to appreciate all of the different houses that we have on campus! It's unfortunate when our rush crush goes to your house or yours comes to ours, but it just means that she found a place where she could be herself and call her home for the rest of her life.
So, go Greek! No matter where you end up, make it your home and know that you are part of a unique, on-campus network that comes with many life-changing opportunities.
