I know for a fact that going into college, I had decided I was not interested in being a part of a sorority. I didn't think I would fit the mold of a typical sorority girl that I saw in movies and TV, and I knew that definitely wasn't for me. I thought I didn't look like a sorority girl either because the media perceives them as skinny, blonde hair, and gorgeous. I am none of these things. When I got to college, though, everything changed.
I quickly started to realize that making friends is harder than it seemed, and I felt very lost. I was at the point where I was sad almost every day and I was going home every weekend because I had no one to hang out with. It was hard to see my friends from home having a great time at school and making friends, and I felt like something was wrong with me no matter how much they told me that wasn't the case. One day, I was thinking to myself, "What if I joined a sorority?" I thought it might help because I realized it was a group of girls calling each other sisters and treating them like family, which was exactly what I was looking for. I didn't see the harm in just going to an interest party to see what it's like, so I decided I would go and check it out.
I ended up going to the first interest party by myself because I didn't have anyone to go with. This was extremely out of my comfort zone, and I'm still surprised I did it, but I know when I want something badly, I stop at nothing to do it. I knew the worst that could happen was that I would have an awful time, so I just went for it. Fortunately, it didn't turn out this way. From the moment I walked through the door I felt so welcomed, and after months of being sad, it felt amazing. I had an amazing time getting to know the sisters and I immediately knew I would be back the next week. From there, I accepted my bid and as corny as it sounds, I found my home.
Fast forward a year later to now, and I finally feel like I found somewhere where I belong. I knew I came to this school for a reason, and this was the reason. Instead of spending all my time alone like I did last year, I now live with fifteen other girls that I know are always there for me. Right now is the happiest I have ever felt at college, and I cannot thank my sisters enough for all they have done for me. To the girls who never thought they would join a sorority, but ended up doing so, I know this was one of the best decisions you ever made. You have become a part of something bigger and have made your friends for life. I know this is not where you thought your life was going to go, but now you can't imagine your life without your sisters. I'm so thankful I found out just how amazing Greek life is, and I can't wait for the years to come.
