When I first entered college I swore that I would never be a sorority girl. Because well let's be real, sorority girls do not have the best reputations. I thought all they did was drink, party, sleep around and pay for their friends and who would want to be apart of that? ...Not the kind of girls I want to hang out with! BUT I was completely wrong.
When I first walked into the gym at Meet the Greeks (an event where students meet all the Greek organizations on campus). I knew that the sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon were different. They were women who not only had a great reputation but just talking to these girls I could tell that they had a life long bond and stood for something bigger then their organization.
Now lets fast forward four years later...to yesterday afternoon. When it suddenly hit me that I was leaving this chapter of my life behind. I realized that in just a few short months that I would be graduating from college and beginning a new journey. One with new challenges and obstacles to face. Adulthood can be very scary, but I knew that being apart of this sisterhood has helped me develop the skills necessary to succeed no matter what life throws my way.
I know you are probably all wondering how did a sorority help me for "real life", well I'll tell you. Being apart of a large organization I began to not only think about myself but what was best for my organization. I learned to put my feelings aside and do what was best for everyone. It has taught how to handle multiple personalities. Because lets be honest... 60 girls are not all going to be the same. Girls do have their disagreements and everyone does have a different opinion. Just because your in a sisterhood doesn't mean you are all going to agree 100% of the time. But I've learned how to deal with confrontation in a mature fashion.
As Vice President of Recruitment, I've learned to take the role as a leader as well as how to work effectively with a team. I learned how to delegate tasks and listen to what my organization wants. But my favorite part about being apart of this organization is community service. As a sister, I've learned to be more humble and aware of the issues that can occur around me. Whether it is someone you know personally or a complete stranger, always be kind because you never know what battle they are fighting.
But the best thing I've learned is that no matter how silly I act or how many mistakes I make that there will always be people to accept and love me for who I am. No matter how bad my hair looks or how not so funny my jokes are, I have a group of women there to support me. So in reality I'm never alone. Even though the world may say to behave a certain way these group of women encouraged me to be myself no matter what. They taught be that being different is what makes me unique, and with the help of this amazing organization I've developed into the person I am today.
So the next time you see a group of sorority girls you should not think about the stereotypes that are associated with us. You should look at these women and see future leaders, humble women and most importantly women who accept each other no matter how different they are. Women who support each other through the roughest of times. And with them by my side I know I can do anything life throws my way.
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ReplyDeleteI've always hated the idea of a sorority, but it looks like you had a great group of girls!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
-Bola