Dear world,
One year ago, I joined an organization that, I didn't know at the time, would change my life. I was fresh out of a break-up, and more so went out for recruitment as a way to keep myself busy more than anything else. I didn't see myself as a "sorority girl," and while I did want to branch out, I wasn't sure if joining a chapter would be for me.
Welp, I was wrong. My roommate dragged me out for recruitment and here I am, loving my letters and loving my chapter more than ever.
One year ago, I accepted a bid from Alpha Sigma Alpha, and it was one of the greatest decisions thus far in my college career. After going through my first recruitment, I was reminded of all the ways that being an ASA has shaped me throughout the past year.
I've been offered so much after joining my chapter. Not only have I had the opportunity to bond with over 100, diverse, amazing sisters, I've had the opportunity to become a great version of myself. ASA has given the gift of leadership positions, pushing myself to better standards. ASA has offered me the chance to network, and has even found me my current part-time job. It's offered me friendship, and the chance to get involved in some of the most reward community service opportunities ever--like Special Olympics, or volunteering for the AIDS thrift shop in Philadelphia. I've been encouraged to go to study hours. I've been encouraged to go to Philanthropy events that support numerous charities. I've even been encouraged to go the gym--like whaaaaaat? And I never would have done half of these things if I didn't go Greek and didn't become a member of my chapter.
And yes, of course, I have to touch the cheesy part. I haven't even mentioned specifically the friendships I've made or the amount of fun that I've had. I've had amazing adventures exploring the city my school is in, from trying different restaurants to sightseeing, and I've created unforgettable memories and hilarious stories that will undoubtedly define my college experience. My big, my little, my best friend--all of these amazing people have come into my life through my involvement in ASA--at this point, I don't even know where I would be without them. All this, from a girl who once said she would never become a part of Greek life.
So yeah. I guess this is more so a letter expressing my hypocrisy, and expressing my gratitude. Yeah, I'm a girl who never thought she'd be in a sorority, but just one year in, looking back, I couldn't be happier that I did.
