To my sisters,
Wow. I can't believe it's been two and a half months since I got my bid to join this amazing organization. In this short amount of time, I have found my best friends, and I have met people that I never want to lose. Though there is a common misconception that sororities are all about partying, "sisterhood" and all of the other stereotypical notions, a sorority is really there to find friends and people who understand you in a way no one else will.
I was one of the lucky ones. I knew two sisters prior to the recruitment process, and they encouraged me to go to the events and show interest. They gave me some of the best advice anyone had ever given me. Going to all of the "Meet the Sisters" events, I talked to five girls I knew I could get along with immediately. Somehow, through the formal recruitment process, I was able to talk to one of those five girls again and I knew I could be good friends with her immediately. I never had a bad or awkward conversation with any one of the girls and I felt like I was with people I had known for years rather than mere minutes.
Throughout this whole process, I have seen what it truly means to be a friend and what it means to really be there for someone. The two friends I knew from before are now my best friends, and I have added a few more to that list. I can honestly say that I like every single one of my new sisters and no matter what, I know they will be there for me if I need them.
Due to these women, I have become happier than I have been since starting college, felt more myself than I have in a while and have found somewhere I can call home. Though I cannot speak about all sororities, I know that mine is the opposite of the stereotype. The girls here are brilliant, driven, responsible, and gorgeous. They are the epitome of proper young ladies and I can honestly say that I look up to all of them. The seniors are my role models and I'm so proud of them for what they have accomplished in their four or more years.
Thank you all for accepting me into your amazing family. Thank you to my new best friends, my Big, my twin, my G-Big, and everyone who has helped me grow, even in this short time. Right after I joined, I had dinner with my parents, and my stepmother immediately told me that I seemed happier and that she hadn't seen me this happy in a very long time. That instantly showed me how good of a decision it was. They say that your sorority chooses you, not the other way around. I can't begin to tell you how true this is and I am so glad that it is.
From,
Your new sister
