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Yes, I Am Rushing As A Queer Woman, And Yes, I Am Very Nervous About It

Though I know stereotypes are not always true, I can not help but be terrified.

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Yes, I Am Rushing As A Queer Woman, And Yes, I Am Very Nervous About It

I am in my second year at Iowa State, I am a double major in women and gender studies and political science, I think I am going to minor in history and french, I am queer, and I am going through primary recruitment this weekend.

First I need to explain where I fall as a queer woman and my reasons for wanting to rush.

First, I know that I have a girlfriend whom I love very much and I know that I will probably never date a man. I also know that "lesbian" does not feel right to me, but "queer" does. Secondly, In my first year at Iowa State I did not make very many friends and none that were, for lack of better wording, ride or dies.

I have some from high school as I was on the cheer team and nothing makes a friendship stronger than accidentally punching people in the face (sorry Maya) or the boob (I'm really sorry about all those times Mariah) except maybe killing a troll in the girl's bathroom. I missed having close friendships and from what I had heard, I can find that in a sorority. I want to find more ways to get involved on campus, and honestly, I am a huge fan of Elle Woods.

I am nervous because sororities are not seen as the uber accepting organizations that will help a queer woman flourish--but I think the sororities at Iowa State will help me do just that.

I know that (thanks to the media) there are a lot of stereotypes about sorority women being obsessed with frat boys, being a little intolerant, and not caring about social issues. However, from what I have seen, the sororities at Iowa State are different. Sorority woman can be found in almost every organization on campus and political rallies and events in the area. I have seen them at the Woman's March, and the March for our Lives.

There are events within the Greek community that involve fraternities but why wouldn't there be? It does not mean that women in sororities are obsessed with them and honestly, its an archaic stereotype with a lot of layers to unpack. I do not feel that these women will exclude me in any way--at least I hope they won't. I am still nervous; I know there will be women who are uncomfortable because there always are. I am simply looking for a house where I can bring my girlfriend to events, be honest about who I am, and find people who will support me for me.

The sorority women I have met at Iowa State are wonderful people and I believe that through primary recruitment I will find the home that is right for me and the sisters who won't mind that I'm queer. And really I can't be the only queer person interested in the greek community.

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