A lot of the time, Greeks (especially sorority girls) are told to hide or not to wear their letters during certain times or at certain places, which can be a good thing. Rules are created to help bring about the betterment of an organization. They're made to be followed, and they're crucial. There are so many places in this crazy world I do not want the letters I hold dear to my heart popping up at.
However, I think that we should also teach to embrace your letters, too. I think that wearing our letters when we do something good is very important. It shows how we actually live our day to day lives as Greeks, and not just our stereotypes. For example, wear your cute new bid day tank the next time you go to the gym. Show those around you that you care about your well-being. The next time you go to the library for a long night of studying, put on your favorite Greek letter t-shirt. For those long and cold nights in the library throw on your favorite Greek sweatshirt (my Greek sweatshirt saved my life studying in that cold library). This shows those around you that you are here for school and academics, despite what the media and public opinion often says about Greeks. Plus, you know your t-shirt chair has worked hard on your shirts - it would make her proud to have you wearing them when you do something good!
Another thing I think Greeks are great about doing, and which I think should continue to be emphasized, is "Throw What You Know Pictures." Throwing your symbol while working on an internship or while you are studying abroad is a great way to show off your letters in a positive way. Something I love is seeing girls proudly wearing their letter necklaces that show their affiliation. It seems like something small, but it is a big deal. I saw a girl answer a question right in class while wearing her Greek necklace, and it showed off the intelligence and pride she carries while wearing her letters. I feel like I need to be more like that. I need to wear my letters and carry myself in a way that honors them. I think Greeks (including myself) need to pride themselves in their letters and show what's it really like to be Greek. Show how you take pride in your academic work, be involved in your community through service, and have a deep love for our philanthropy. The media is wrong (sometimes) about Greeks and I think displaying our letters proudly can help break the negative mold that Greeks are placed in constantly.
