When you go to a big school, greek life isn't necessarily mandatory; in fact, it isn't even the most popular activity to partake in. This, with a lot of perks, also makes for separation between myself and the friends that I have that did not go through recruitment. Here are some things I'd like to say:

First of all, I would like to thank you for being my safe-haven. I love my sisters and the entire greek experience, but sometimes, it's nice to sit down, relax and breathe. Sometimes, it's nice to be a regular college student. Sometimes, its nice to be with your first friends. You have been there for me before recruitment, during recruitment and now after recruitment. I adore you for that.

Let me also tell you that there is a difference between being matched with 150 girls that share the same values as you and actually going out of your way to become friends: you are almost both. I am so blessed to have you in my life in the ways that I do and you will always be my best friends.

Let me also remind you that you were my friends first, and that will never change. You have taught me what true friendship is, shaped my values into what they are today and given me nothing but joy.

I apologize for being so busy and not having as much time for you since recruitment. Life has been busy: schoolwork, getting to know the girls I live with, attending social gatherings and even keeping in touch with my parents has been difficult.

What I want you to know is that you will always be my best friends. You will always hear about what is going on in my life and you will always be the most important voices I hear in regards to that. Regardless of what is going on in my life, I will always still be here to talk, watch funny movies and have sleepovers. Just because I have 150 new people come into my life, doesn't make you any less significant. In fact, it almost makes you more significant.

Lastly, I want you to know that you are always welcome. You are welcome to come to my social gatherings. You are welcome to come to my philanthropy events. You are welcome to come to my house and meet my new friends. You are welcome to stop by unannounced.

So, not only do I thank you for all that you have done for me, but I continue thanking you for all that you will do. Please do not feel like a lesser part of my life. I love you.