Growing up as a young girl I dreamed of joining a sorority once I made it to college. The cute little letters, adorable T-shirts, and being surrounded by fellow pretty girls who were all your friends seemed like the perfect college experience.
My college isn't ridiculously into Greek Life, but there are a handful of sororities! I wouldn't call my school "anti-Greek." However, I believe it's safe to say there are more GDI's (God d*** independent, college talk for non-Greek) than Greeks.
It was a life that I thought was glamorous and full of happiness and sisterhood smiles. When it came time to rush, I peered into my tiny dorm closet and sorted through my white dresses and Lilly Pulitzer prints. This is what I've always wanted, right? I'm an out of state student and at the time I knew NO ONE at my university. My roommate was the only person I knew at school, and I didn't even know her before we moved in! I was six hours away and totally alone. I figured a sorority would be my only shot at any friend.
So Thursday nights I went through the motions and went to all the frat houses that hosted parties. I'd meet sorority girls and chat with them. These were some of the lamest nights I'd encountered as a freshman. The frat guys were more often than not trying to constantly pour alcohol down your throat and see if they get lucky. I made my decision pretty quickly that this was definitely not my scene. *Spoiler alert: my best friend and I eventually banned frat houses from our party route. It got serious.*
Now don't get my wrong, I know you ADPIs and Kappa Deltas absolutely LOVE your sorority, which is so awesome! However, I've always been the kind of girl who walks to the beat of her own drum. I was uncomfortable with the idea that I must act a certain way and even censor my social media content. Not to mention, I am a total homebody! There's no way I would have motivation to give up my already slim free time. Sitting at home with some snacks wearing nothing but an oversized T-shirt? Count me in! Last but not least, I didn't want the stereotype that comes with being a sorority girl. Labeled as a ditzy, prissy, mean and snotty girl reputations are not my cup of tea. I get stereotyped enough being a blonde who drives a BMW and takes cool trips. Apparently, that's the basic criteria needed to be in a sorority, according to society.
So there you have it folks. The cold, hard truth as to why I didn't go Greek. Congrats to all the sorority ladies who love it and have great sisters, but for now I am completely content with chilling on the couch with my best friend watching Steel Magnolias.
