We all know Tri-Delta and Delta Zeta and all those other sororities. A huge reason why girls decide to rush them is due to the popularity of the name. Yes, I am a sorority girl admitting the fact that one of the millions of reasons I rushed is for the social broadcast -- it makes you a little more popular than you would be normally. So if the big name is a reason why people rush, why rush the small sororities that don't get much attention?

If you told me five years ago that I would be a proud, active sorority sister I would have probably laughed in your face. I wanted nothing to do with the stereotypical sorority lifestyle nor did I crave that attention. What I didn't know is how effective the appropriate sorority choice could be in my future as well as my current life.

Since I didn't want to be in a huge organization where I just felt like one number in a crowd, I knew I most definitely wouldn't want to be in a large greek society. So when I arrived at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), the thought of being in a small group of girls with similar interests and a passion for agriculture didn't seem to bad! I got an idea what the organization was about and the things they valued most and decided to rush when I saw how personal and transparent they were.

I have been an active sister for two semesters, now, and I can't imagine my life without these girls. The thing about me is I would rather have four quarters than one hundred pennies meaning I value personal and caring relationships rather than just another girl I have to pretend to like. My Sigma Alpha sisters stay close. We look forward to events and even hangout as a group outside of mandatory events.

I know some girls with notorious greek letters on their shirts but couldn't tell you what their sorority values. Me? My sorority values sisterhood above all. We are kind and honest and transparent and aim to make friendships and connections that will last a lifetime. We have a passion for agriculture and strive daily to better our school and community through engaging on campus and philanthropy events. I have met some beautiful girls inside and out and can name every single girl. How many larger university Greeks can do that?

This is by no means a shot at big sororities. However, if you are like me and value the small yet personal things, maybe a small sorority could help you later on in life whether it's for a career move or simply finding lifelong friends you can turn to. College is not just meant to get a degree (though that should be your goal), it is also meant for branching out and finding yourself. It's meant for finding people and passions and exploring the world and maybe even finding your future career before you even graduate! Sigma Alpha helped me do that. Sigma Alpha got me out of my box and into the world that is all about living life and networking with people of similar interests.

That is why I rushed a small sorority, and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made.