There are many big decisions that I have come across in college, my major, my classes, and whether or not I wanted to play on a sports team, but there is one decision I made that I am the happiest about. The one I'm the happiest about: joining a sorority. Never in a million years did I believe that I would join a sorority. To be completely honest, I went through recruitment just to go through it. I never thought I would fall in love with Greek life the way that I did. I always believed what I saw on TV and in movies but it was completely different from what I expected. It was without a doubt the best decision I have made.
Not only did I find a group of girls where I feel like I belong, I found my second family. They've become my home away from home and made transitioning into college so easy. Once I got my big, I knew there was no turning back. They all helped cure homesickness for me and made me realize why I love the school I go to. Like all families, they've become my backbone. I know that not matter what happens my big, my little, my gbig and everyone else will help me through it.
Having such a big family means always having someone to do something with. I could post in our Facebook group about going to get get food or going somewhere and I'll get an answer from someone. Bored is something I am not at school because there is always something to do with them. We could sit for hours talking, laughing and not get bored. There's always a friendly face on campus and I'm constantly bumping into one of them going to class or going to Starbucks to study.
Also, joining a sorority was the best decision I've made because I met so many people in other Greek organizations. The one thing Greek Life isn't is competitive (unless it's penny wars). We always try our best to support each other and attend each other's events to help raise money for their philanthropies. When it comes to campus wide events such as Relay for Life we always make sure to do everything possible to help raise money and support the causes. I have met so many great people in other Greek organizations just by going to these events and have become so close with them as well.
Joining a Greek organization has opened so many doors for me. Not only have I met some extraordinary people, I've also learned a lot of things from my chapter. I learned how and when to be professional, as well as how to goof off and have a good time. There are many things I'm grateful for but my sorority is one of the things I am most grateful for. I learn something new every day from them and I wouldn't be the person I am without being surrounded by every single one of them. I didn't just gain friends for four years, I gained sisters who I know will be around for the rest of my life.
