To my sorority,

When I first joined this organization, I had no idea how much it would impact my life. Accepting my bid was the first step I took toward the rest of my life. It was the first step in transforming into a better person. Part of me wants to go back to that day and relive everything we did all over again. At that time, I didn't know joining a sorority would be the best decision I could have made.

Thank you for breaking me out of my shell ...

When I first joined this organization, I was a shy girl who was uncomfortable in my own skin. I was awkward and constantly worried about what people thought of me. Through my sorority I was able to make friends that built me up, rather than tear me down, and my confidence grew. Today, I love myself. I am not afraid of what people think of me, because you taught me to believe in myself.

Thank you for giving me the best friends I could ever ask for ...

I have friends that are not Greek and I still keep in touch with a lot of my friends from high school. But these friendships cannot compare to the lifelong bonds that I have created through my sorority. I know that every single woman in my sorority will have my back for life. As a graduating senior, friendships are bound to dwindle as we move away. However, even as the years go by, I know we will stay in touch. Soon we will all be getting real jobs, getting married and having babies. I will always want my sorority sisters to be there for my big moments and I will want to be there for theirs.

Thank you for the fun memories that I will cherish for life ...

The last four years have been the most fun years of my life. We created so many incredible memories that I wouldn't have made if I had not gone Greek. Even though I sometimes complained about all of the mandatory events and joked about how "I was only there so I don't get fined," I will always miss those fun times with my sorority sisters. Thank you for all of the cute Instagram pictures that will forever reminiscence those memories for me.

Thank you for challenging me ...

You challenged me to be a scholar, a leader and a philanthropist. Without my sorority I know my grades would not be as high as they are right now. I was encouraged to take on leadership positions early in my sorority experience, and I learned how to manage people, time and money. Through philanthropy, you challenged me to improve myself by serving others. All of these skills will stay with me for the rest of my life. I am so thankful you gave me those opportunities to grow.

Thank you for holding me accountable ...

During my four years here, I learned that sorority women hold themselves to a high standard. They put their best foot forward and try to be better versions of themselves. You taught me "I am always wearing my letters." Even though I am graduating and will no longer be representing our organization on campus, I will hold myself to this same standard in the adult world. This is now something that is ingrained in me.

I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for me. I will always have a special place for you in my heart. Please keep in touch.

Love,

A graduating senior