As my final semester in college begins, I've been reflecting on one of the best decisions I've ever made: going Greek! My freshman year, I didn't know very many people on campus. I remember being homesick all the time and that, even though I had joined a club and participated in a play downtown, I still didn't really feel like I belonged in Merced. Then, spring semester, even though I was shy and kind of awkward, I decided to take a chance and go through recruitment. It changed my life forever!

In Delta Gamma I met some of my best friends; I've been lucky enough to share four years of incredible experiences, making bonds with women who will be my sisters for a lifetime.

Joining a sorority or fraternity is so much more than just joining a club or another organization on campus and it's a decision that means a lot to every single member of our Greek community.

"Going Greek was the best decision I've ever made, because being away from home was tough, so it brought me a second home, friends, support and, most importantly, a second family that I know I can always count on." -Sandra Garcia. Kappa Kappa Gamma

"I was surrounded by people with similar goals and interests and I found a family. Best decision of my life." - Matt Goldberg. Kappa Sigma

No matter the letters, we're all Greek together and we couldn't be happier that we've found our home away from home.