Freshman year, I rushed a cultural sorority. There are only three cultural sororities and two fraternities on campus and we’re part of the United Greek Council. I officially became an active sister during my second semester. I was drawn in by my sisters’ genuine personalities and welcoming faces. I actually liked the idea of being in a much smaller sorority with only about 20 active sisters in it. I thought since the UGC community was so small, people would be much closer to each other and it would be like a little family. I can’t say I was totally wrong about this, but there are some things I wish I knew before I rushed.

Right after becoming an active sister, I had a blast.

I met so many people and it seemed like this community was actually pretty big. As the weeks progressed, I found myself getting tired of basically doing the same thing every week. Since there are only two fraternities, we basically only limit ourselves to socializing with two fraternities. Why do we do this? Why can’t we reach out to other organizations? I will never know.

Going out on weekends soon seemed like a chore. It seemed like everyone was “forced” to attend events, rather than going on their own desire. I was starting to run out of things to say to the same faces I frequently saw. Every event seemed like it already happened before. I felt like I was trapped.

Aside from this, I never imagined there to be tons of childish drama. We are in college, not high school anymore! Since it is such a tight-knit community, everyone knows everything about everyone. Almost nothing is a secret and pettiness is always in the air. And why did it everything seem like a competition?

I am not saying I regret the relationships I have made so far and don't get me wrong, I love my sisters and Greek family. We've created so many unforgettable memories and I honestly wouldn't be where I am without the help of some people I have met through Greek life. I just wish all of us in the UGC community would branch out a little bit and change things up.