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Why Having A Big Is Such A Big Deal

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Why Having A Big Is Such A Big Deal

Are you scared to be apart of a sorority? Has it ever crossed your mind that you are going into something new that is at a completely different school, not knowing anyone and hoping for the best? Do you think you will struggle to make any friends and hate it? Have you had the feeling of being so scared that you will be all alone in the long run? Well do not fear because joining a sorority is one of the best things you can do for yourself to get involved within your college! Not only that, but you get to receive a big, which is basically an older friend, sister and a mother in a sense!

Everyone who is in a sorority always talks about having a big and becoming one as well! Well, it’s basically a huge deal in sorority life because having a big is like having a second family! When you get a big, you get a whole other family in the sorority along with her! A big is motherly-like because you are now their little baby! They show you the ropes of balancing sorority life while attending school and give you tips for each activity that takes place in the sorority, what a good idea it is to wear to a certain event, or can help answer any other questions that cross your mind when in the sorority. Since they have been through it all before you, they will know what exact advice to give you!

Joining a sorority is nerve wrecking, but an amazing experience! You become a little to a big and it really helps you find your place within the chapter. A big is someone you can look up to, ask questions to, call if you need a shoulder to cry on, gives you a bunch of presents that represent your sorority, is there for you, leads a path for you, a sister for life and is a big you can call yours!

Your big spoils you on big/little week when you won't even know it! When that week comes around, you will have no idea when it starts or who your big is! They spoil you with presents every single day along with clues to give you hints as to who your big can be! It is one of the best weeks because not only do you get a bunch of presents and decorations that represent your sorority, but you are on the path to finding out the big surprise: who your big is!

A big is something you want to have. You get a special bond that you cannot have with any another sister within the chapter. A relationship between a big and a little is very special because you become super close and maybe even become one another’s bridesmaids one day! Due to them being older than you, most of the time that is the case, you have someone who has already been through everything you are about to go through. That can only benefit you and make you feel more comfortable when getting a feel for the sorority house and chapter itself!

Sorority life has all kinds of other benefits to it, but when entering big/little week, it is probably one of the most exciting times while the being a new member.

Once you get a big that you can call YOUR big, you will realize why having a big is such a big deal!

Shout out to Kayla Beck, the best big around!

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