When joining a sorority you almost always hear the phrase, "Oh, so you had to pay for your friends." Little do they know, but the phrase, "If I had to pay for my friends, I surely didn't pay enough" cannot be truer. Here is my truth about being a "sorority girl" and what it has taught me.
It brought me out of my shell.
Growing up and even when I began college I was always a quiet reserved person, unless you knew me, of course. I never went out of my way to talk to people, so because of this, I had a smaller friend group. That is until I decided to join Alpha Phi. Going through recruitment was the best thing I could ever do. It forced to me have awkward conversations with girls I barely knew, and little did I know those girls would quickly become my best friends. Being thrown into group of 50+ strangers forced me to have conversations and make friends. These 50+ girls truly accepted me, brought me out of my shell, and made me who I am today.
Introduced me to my "people."
Although I made the choice to rush with my college roommate and best friend, I believe that joining the same sorority truly made us closer than ever. We did everything together, and I always had a wing woman for mixers or even community service. Not only did it bring me closer to my best friend, it also brought me to my Big. I have no idea where I would be without her. She is my therapist, best friend, and role model. Alpha Phi also blessed me with the two greatest Littles I could ever ask for. I never truly understood what the big deal was with Big/Little relationships until I met these humans. Outside of my Phi family it also brought me so many other girls and one roommate who truly get me through everything in my life. Whether it is a bad breakup or a bad grade on a test, I know that I have the best support system out there because of Alpha Phi.
Taught me leadership skills.
Four years ago, if you had told me that I would join a sorority, let alone hold multiple positions in said sorority, I would have looked at you like you were the craziest person in the world. Luckily, Alpha Phi blessed me with a director and a vice president position. These positions taught me far more about leadership, communication, and organization than any college course I ever took. I learned how to find my voice in my sorority and how to stand up for what I believe in.
Gave me the time of my life throughout my college years.
Lastly, Alpha Phi gave me fun. Whether it was a mixer, a sisterhood event, formal, or even just venting in each others' rooms I always knew I had something to do. I was never alone unless I wanted to be, and I owe that to Alpha Phi.
