I remember being a senior in high school and thinking that going Greek was not for me. I had seen depictions of it in movies and heard stories from my older sister and older friends, but I still had my doubts. I had always been pretty sporty and musical; not what I imagined the conventional sorority woman was. My sister joined a sorority in college, but us being six years apart made it difficult to relate. My sister is also an “Elle Woods” type, and even though she is my best friend, we are incredibly different.
When I got to college, I decided that trying new things never hurts, so why not try rushing and see what happens? I could never have imagined that joining a sorority would have changed my life so much. People close to me were worried that joining a sorority would cause me to change, and it did. I didn’t start dressing differently, dye my hair, or be anything but myself to fit in. Joining a sorority made me grow more than I ever could have foreseen in my first year of college.
I watched some of my friends not go Greek and regret it. The transition from being in high school to moving away to a different state and attending a huge university was a surprisingly seamless and easy process for me. Having 300+ sisters, even more friends in other chapters, and alumni by my side to support me was more helpful than I could ever describe. I have met so many amazing women in my chapter who inspire me and push me to challenge myself and be the best I can be. It can be very easy in college to glide by, and not experience great things, branch out, and grow. My sorority was an immense support system for me last year, and I know will be for all years to come.
I cannot imagine where I would be today if it wasn’t for my amazing sisterhood and the amazing friends I have made along the way. I feel that I can truly call my chapter a home away from home and call my sisters, sisters. My sorority holds me to higher standards and pushes me to make my sisters proud.
When most people leave for college they feel independent and free but alone and homesick at the same time. Being in a sorority, I never had to experience these pains, even coming from out of state. It's so strange to think just a year ago I had never met all of these amazing women. Now, they are my best friends. I cannot wait to see what the years to come hold for us, PC14, I can’t wait to grow into the women we will become together and to watch each other move on to bigger and better things beyond college!
