As Greek applications come out I'm sure there are a variety of thoughts running through your head. You're probably wondering what it's like, what you can get out of it and if it's even for you at all. Let me tell you what I've learned since going Greek.

I didn't know much about sorority life before I joined. I didn't have friends in a house, I only had a few relatives that had tried it out and was not sure what to expect. Recruitment is a rush of taking to new people, trying to remember the people you talked to, what you liked about each chapter, and a serious emotional roller coaster. I cannot stress enough how important it is that you go into all this with an open-mind. I knew a lot of girls that went in thinking that they wanted to be in a certain chapter and when that didn't work out they were crushed. Play fair and they system will work. You will find the perfect house for you and everything will be okay.

Bid day is the be all end all event of recruitment.

A small piece of advice: Do not be that girl that cries on bid day because she didn't get the chapter she wanted. Do not pout about what you wish would have happened. Instead enjoy the day and all the incredibly happy people around you.

You are now a part of something so much bigger than yourself. You have just gained 100+ sisters, 3,000+ Greek community members, and a new home. I was always very involved in high school and knew I wanted to be just as involved in college. Joining a sorority has helped me immensely with doing just that. I have had endless opportunities to grow in my leadership skills, communication skills, and volunteer experience. 3,000+ Greek community members…talk about growing your network. In my house alone, the 150 members are involved in over 90 student organizations, 20 honor societies, and volunteer for 60 different causes.

Worried about academics? “Greeks exceed the grade point averages of their peers on this campus and nationally" (unl.edu). I think that speaks for itself.

This home will provide you with support, love, and plenty of laughter. The first year of college can be tough. Whether it's academics, moving away from home, or just meeting new people, you will find help in your house. Study groups, pizza deliveries, late night dance parties, and squishing three beds together just to be closer than you already are to your roommates, are just a few of the wonderful things you have to look forward to.