It is crazy to believe that two letters can change a person, but it is the truth. Two letters that when put next to each other symbolize years of ideas on sisterhood, community service and leadership. Two letters, from the Greek alphabet, that were thrown together by a group off women to represent all of their ideals. These same two letters that have made a beautiful bond 118 years strong are what have made me into the woman I am today.

So lets forget all of the stereotypes about sororities for a minute.

From the outside looking in you can’t understand it. You see us on campus wearing our letters and think what does that even mean? What do those letters represent and why are they involved with them?

A woman doesn’t join an organization for the letters; they are just an added bonus and look cute on our t-shirts. We joined because it was our home away from home. It was a place we felt comfortable in and wanted to explore all of the opportunities that came with it. We could in vision ourselves belonging to an organization that is much bigger than ourselves. We can better the community and expand our knowledge, together.

A key work is together. The letters on our t-shirt hold us together. We are all bonded under those letters to always strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest.

We promised to love our fellow students and ourselves by always looking out for one another. We have made everlasting friendships. We have raised thousands of dollars and donated it to people in need. We volunteer in our community wearing those letters. We hold leadership roles in and out of our letters. We are constantly representing those two letters, KD.

I never thought I would be in a sorority.

Here I am, a member of an amazing organization that grows and flourishes every day. I have been welcomed into a group of women that constantly remind me what I am capable of. I am so lucky to call Kappa Delta my home. KD changed me for the better, and I will always be thankful for that.

For new freshman, transfer students and even current students; find your letters. Find your home away from home. Belong to something bigger than yourself. I promise you will accomplish more wearing those letters than you will without them.

Let your letters help you grow. Embrace the ideas and ideals of your organization and embody them in your everyday life.

Those letters won’t define you, but they sure do look good on you.