I've wanted to be in a sorority ever since my older sister went to college and was affiliated with her sorority. She always mentioned her sisters and she still had a ton of her old t-shirts that she passed down to me, I was so ready to be a part of her sisterhood.
Going into my freshman year at college, I had to move into my dorm a week early in order to rush for the sororities on campus. I was so scared and I had no idea what to wear, what they would say to me or if the women would like me. A million things were running through my mind.
As I got to campus, I said goodbye to my parents and unpacked what I could in the time I had. Realizing in that time that I had forgotten all my dresses and cuter outfits that I was planning on wearing to each sorority house.
I live three hours away from Charleston and both my parents work full time so I called my sister who reluctantly was able to drive all the way down and give me my clothes and then drive all the way back.
Each recruitment group had a text group or "GroupMe" in order to communicate with our Pi Chis. My Pi Chis were Caroline and Maddie.
A Pi Chi is someone who is already in a sorority but they disaffiliate in order to help girls who are going through recruitment choose what sorority they want to be in or answer questions they may have or anything else going on. By disaffiliating the sorority women are able to give unbiased opinions, which helps the potential new members make decisions.
As I went through recruitment with my group of other girls made up of freshman, sophomores, juniors, and even some seniors, I made a few friends. One of the closest friends I made was Etta Elliott, she's now a Chi Omega, which isn't the same sorority as myself, but if I had not gone through recruitment I would have never met her and she would have never impacted my life the way she still does.
My best advice to women today is even if you don't know if you want to go greek or you're unsure if any sorority is right for you, going through recruitment gains you a lot of friends that you will definitely have throughout your four years of college.
On Bid Day I was given my first choice, Sigma Kappa. My home away from home. I entered into a sisterhood and other than that, I wasn't totally sure what kind of life I was going to have after that.
Being in a sorority has given me my best friends, women to say hi to all around campus, coffee dates, women to rely on, self-worth, and so much more.
If I had not gone greek two years ago I don't think I would be the same person that I am today.
So shout out to my Sigma Kappa sisters for making my life worthwhile and for making my college experience the best possible.
I encourage all women to go greek. It'll change your life.
