Some people may refer to being Greek as “basic” or “overrated,” or may even look at sorority girls as the stuck up ones at the university, but being in a sorority is so much more than the letters we wear on our shirts. People who don’t know what being Greek is truly about are missing out on so much more than the experience they view from the outside.

The outsiders don’t understand that the letters on our shirts aren’t just given to us, they are earned. You are chosen by this group of girls to be a part of them because you share so many more things in common rather than just what you enjoy doing on the weekends. Being chosen to be a part of this group means that you share the same morals, values, and life goals as the rest of them. You are passionate about what the sorority represents and the secrets that are unique to the group.

Sharing the experience of sisterhood with girls that are just like you is one of the most rewarding experiences you can be a part of. I have made some of my very best friends through my sorority, some that will definitely be a part of my wedding day down the road. Making friends that you can confide in is one of the best feelings in the world.

Going to college is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life, especially if you move far away from home. Having your sisters by your side to be there for you whenever you need them gives you a sense of comfort and peace of mind. Whenever you are feeling homesick, at least one of your sisters will be there, even if you just need a shoulder to cry on.

Each sorority values something differently, but all of them share the same value of sisterhood. No matter what sorority you fit in with, your sisters are your second family and always will be, even after graduation. I am truly grateful for the experiences that Greek Life has given me, and I will always be grateful for my second home.