It's recruitment season ladies, and you know what that means! Endless videos, worlds of praise, and lots and lots of cheesy insta posts. But what does it really mean to be part of a sisterhood? To people who have only seen portrayals of what a sorority is in movies or on TV, you have no idea what to expect. Contrary to popular depiction of huge party schools, full of nudity and insane amounts of alcohol consumption, we do a lot of good within our community, and for organizations alike. Recruitment is a time to find yourself within a group of likeminded, incredible individuals. And as I'm sure you have heard before, It's not just four years, It's a lifetime. Forever friends. #gogreek
Recruitment involves:
1. Recruitment Videos
I'm sure that the local pizza shops are really happy late July early August because all of the sorority recruitment videos that are being filmed. Almost every single video I have watched have involved some sort of pizza and the consumption of mass amounts of cheese, sauce and dough. Not gonna lie, it made me reconsider my dinner choices, and also the idea that sorority girls don't all sit around in a corner and eat tic-tacs for their daily caloric intake. And don't even get me started on all of those sparkles. Those little buggers will be stuck to these girls for forever. So thank your lucky stars they are willing to be adorable on camera at their lettered shirts sparkles expense.
2. Instagram Praise Out The Wazoo
Don't worry, there isn't an epidemic that is driving all sorority girls crazy like mad cow disease, into posting sappy (but cute) Instagram pictures. Yes they are really all obsessed with each other. Some people might think they are just really good actors, but there is an insane bond between sorority sisters that is next to impossible to break. We spend a majority of our school days and weekends together. So sorry if we post a lot especially at this time of year, we just want to spread the love.
3. Remembering Why You Went Greek
This time a year or few ago you decided to join this incredible journey that is a sorority. You spent your days with girls who love being involved in everything you do. You get each other like you have known each other since birth. You bond and you fight, but its worth it in the end. Even with the every day stress, hustle and bustle of school, you always have this support system to back you up and they will always be there for you. They love you like sorority girl loves snapchat filters, so embrace it and #gogreek.
Being involved in such an amazing group of strong, independent, bright woman has taught me to grow as both an individual and within my community. I can not thank Greek life enough for teaching me that I can be me, and people will love me for it.
Thank you, and GO GREEK!
