This past Monday my sorority welcomed home a precious group of girls. Each of these girls ran off the bus into the welcoming and loving arms of their new sorority sisters. Two years ago, I never thought I would be one of these girls. I never thought sorority life was the one for me, but then, sophomore year I decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did. Even though I never considered myself a typical “sorority girl,” going into college, I have realized there is so much more to the place I call home than the Greek letters I wear.
Like I said, my sorority has become a home away from home here in Athens. I know that might sound cheesy, but it is truly a safe haven. It is a place where I have learned that I can escape the rest of the world and relax and be myself. It is a place filled with over 200 girls who love me for me, and I can have deep and meaningful conversation but also talk about who’s going to be on the next season of the Bachelor.
In my experience, the sorority has truly been the place where I’ve found some of my best friends. These are the people that have been with me through thick and thin. My first semester in, a girl in my sorority I had met during rush had already reached out to me and asked if I wanted to grab lunch. We hadn’t really talked beforehand, but I was excited to meet her. She and I ended up talking for three hours even though we both had finals later that day. We had one of the best conversations I have ever had, and we opened up to each other and gave each other advice on things we were going through in life. She is now truly like a sister to me, and I couldn’t imagine doing life without her. I would’ve never met her had I not joined a sorority. I would’ve never met the girls who make me laugh until I cry or are willing to get Mexican food whenever I crave it (which is fairly often because it’s my favorite). It brought me girls who I know will be in my wedding one day.
My sorority at UGA has blessed me with such a great. Yes, sororities have all sorts of stereotypes, and I’m sure in some ways they live up to them. I can assure you though that they are so much more than what the stereotypes and movies make them out to be. This girl who thought she never would be in a sorority now couldn’t imagine life without that sorority. I have found my place. I have found my girls. I have found my family in college, and I can’t wait for all of the memories that will continue to be made with these incredible girls. We might associate with three Greek letters, but we are so much more than them.
