Family away from home.
I go to school more than 600 miles from home, and I’d be lying if I said it was always easy. But luckily for me, I have 200+ sisters who make South Carolina a lot more like home. I actually made one of my best friends my freshman year through living in the sorority house, and she is 98% of the reason I didn’t transfer to a school closer to home. Being in a member of a large sorority, it’s difficult to get to know everyone as a best friend, but it’s amazing to know that many people will always be there for you.
Little things to look forward to.
Even on the worst of Mondays, meeting up with my friends at the house for lunch or dinner can always turn my day around. Knowing that I can go hang out at the house and watch Netflix or take a nap is definitely something that has gotten me through quite a few boring lectures.
Big things to look forward to.
I’m lucky enough to have a biological older sister, but all my life I wanted a younger sister. Now I have two awesome littles who fill that role perfectly. Any girl who’s seen Parent Trap wished they had a sister, and joining a sorority is an amazing way to fulfill your childhood dream.
Fun.
Whether it’s going to a function or just having a class together, being in a sorority gives you friends who make doing life so much more fun. Personally, I never thought a science class could be enjoyable, but having a sister to sit in with and study for exams with makes even chemistry tolerable.
My bridesmaids.
Like they say, college isn't about looking for your husband, it's about finding your bridesmaids. If I ever get married, I have no idea who the guy will be, but I can tell you who will be standing next to me—my sister, my high school best friend, and a handful of sorority sisters who are incredible friends.
Amazing memories that will last forever.
I can say that my college experience would not be as amazing as it has been if I hadn’t joined an organization that connected with me so many incredible women. When I’m old and married and my kids ask me about my college years, the fun and crazy things I’ve done with some of my sisters will undoubtedly be at the top of my list of stories.
