If you're thinking about joining a sorority when you come to college, or if you are already in college and you just now have decided to rush, I know you are full of questions and you seek answers. I wish I could answer all of your questions, but instead, I'd like to just give you a heads up about what you get when you join Greek life.
1. An increase of friends/Insta followers
From bid day and on, you will meet every single person in your chapter, and you will try to learn all of their names. I'm just going to tell you that even if you don't learn them all and you don't think you ever will, you are wrong. Now, you might not be BFF with every girl in your chapter, but you will have some that will change your life. Don't be afraid; introduce yourself.
2. An increase in "stuff"
I'm sure you have heard of Big/Little week. This is not a joke or something the sorority takes lightly. You will be showered in cute things and t-shirts, and you will literally sit there and have to plan out where you need to put it all. By the end of your first semester in your organization, your collection of stuffed animals and paintings will double, and all you will be able to do is smile about it.
3. A Ritual
Every sorority has Rituals that the founders created for the organization, and the coolest thing is getting to be a part of it. Rituals are secret and unique to their organization. Sharing ritual with other people is so special, and it shows you all the ins and out about what your organization is founded on.
4. A Philanthropy
Each sorority has a national philanthropy that they raise money for every year. Not only do they raise money, but sometimes chapters volunteer to go places that involve their philanthropy and lend helping hands and help create smiles for those who need it most. Greek life raises millions of dollars annually to support all kinds of other organizations. This is something the Greek community is passionate about, and every member is proud to participate.
5. A Family
I know I mentioned earlier that you gain friends, but you also have to remember that they aren't just friends, they're family. I have 89 girls in my chapter that I could call on anytime for anything, and they would be there. When i'm heartbroken, I have my sisters to mend it. When I need someone to go eat with me in the caf, I can always count on someone to go with me. If there is ever a problem, I know my girls will back me up and kick butt where it seems fit.
6. A Home
It's not just a house, it's a home. It's a place to find refuge and a place to feel safe. Being surrounded by people that love you feels so satisfying. When you go home on the weekends from college, you miss your girls. You always wish you were back with each other again and that you didn't live so far away from them. It's a bond that is just unbreakable.
From the outside looking in, you could never understand it. From the inside looking out, you could never explain it. Going Greek was the best decision I ever made, and I can honestly say that it has made me who I am today.
