Before I get started, you're probably thinking something along the lines of "it's only the second week of school" or "does she even go here?"... Trust me, I am thinking the same thing. I have been impacted not only by my chapter, but the entire Greek system already. I have found friends that support me from my embarrassing stories to the actual tears that were shed when I showed up to the wrong class (oops). Looking back on the past few weeks, I am just so thankful that I took this step in my life.
Going through recruitment, most of us girls were all thinking the same thing. And that was either A) How in the world am I going to make it through this physically? or B) How in the world am I going to make it through this emotionally? Either way, those thoughts were very prevalent throughout recruitment week. At the beginning of the week, we were split up into groups of 50ish girls who, no matter where we ended up, created an inseparable bond. One of my best friends from recruitment and I are in two different houses on campus, yet we still support and love each other dearly. I remember on the last day of recruitment, her and I met up after one of our events and walked back to our dorm together. Little did we know, her and I had just walked out of our future homes. We hugged and cried, and it kind of reminded me of a really cheesy movie with sappy music, but whatever. No matter the fact that we ended up in different houses, we are still so close. I am so thankful for that relationship.
Now that I am in a house, I have found a group of wonderful women who support me and love me. Yes, it has only been a week... but from awkward boy encounters to the initial stress of moving away from home, I have had so much support that made the transition so much easier. Being affiliated with my chapter has already strengthened my walk with Christ, helped me get focused in on school, and shown me what is like to protect somebody that you care about. I am so incredibly thankful to be where I am now, and I cannot wait to see where I end up.
So, fun fact of the day, being in a sorority is nothing like you see in the movies. Sorority girls are not "dumb and pretty" girls. But, they are academic leaders around campus. Sorority girls don't hate and sabotage each other(lol what?). But rather, they support each others' philanthropies and events. The saddest stereotype of them all is that Neighbors is not an accurate depiction of Greek life, therefor Zac Efron does not grill out on our front yard.. sad day.
All in all, sorority life has already changed me for the better. I may be like every other voice that you have heard come out of the Greek system, but please believe me when I say that it isn't as surface level as it is depicted to be. I am so thankful to have gone Greek. I know that I connect with girls all over campus because we have that decision in common, we decided to go Greek. So, if you have the opportunity, take the leap. xoxo
