Never in a million years did I think that I would be a part of Greek Life; I thought about it but I wasn't sure if it was actually going to happen. Like which sorority in their right mind would want to accept me and give me a bid? That is until Pi Beta Phi did. They accepted me just the way I am and let me join their sisterhood. I finally feel at home when it comes to being around these girls; they make me feel a part of something bigger than myself. They make me feel special. And one of the nights when we were out partying and having fun, one of the girls told me that everyone in the house loved me so much that they had to fight over who got to preference me for the ceremony I was a part of. And much to my surprise, apparently, I was ranked very high when it came to who they wanted in their sisterhood, and now everyone loves me and that feeling I have is the best thing in the world.
If you've talked to me before, you'd know that I have always wanted more friends and to be more outgoing when it comes to hanging out with people. I've always wanted more guy friends and being a sorority helps me become more involved in the fraternities that are paired up with my sorority for socials and such.
Being a commuter at Oakland was difficult, as was being a transfer student at Michigan State University, but now with this new chapter in my life, I am able to proudly say that I can definitely see myself getting more out of my shell and becoming more comfortable with the people around me. I've been super shy since day one of my life and now it is time for me to get out of my comfort zone and turn a whole new page on the world and start fresh.
Even though I've only been a Pi Phi for a few days, I feel content and happy with life because I know that I belong in Pi Beta Phi and that I'm going to have the best time of my life being a part of something so big yet it makes the huge school I attend feel so small. I finally feel like I matter in the world because all these girls tell me how I was literally so high on their list when it came to choosing the new members; they had so many good things to say about me and wanted me back as the days went on. Hearing that from one of the active members made me feel so good about myself and I knew right away I couldn't wait to be with those girls and create strong, lifelong bonds with them - bonds that no one can take away from us.
Overall, I think I made the best decision of my life and because of this decision, I'm going to lead a happy and healthy life with my Pi Phi sisters.
