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11 Things I Learned During Sorority Recruitment

Two weeks of recruitment = one lifetime of happiness.

Sep 05, 2016

11 Things I Learned During Sorority Recruitment

Going off to college can be incredibly stressful, especially if you are going to a different state. However, going through recruitment is one way to get involved and meet a lot of new and fantastic friends. I am so glad that I went through recruitment, so here are just a few things I learned throughout two wonderful weeks of my life.

1. What "rho gamma" actually means.

They're basically recruitment guides for sorority recruitment, in case you didn't also just recently learn that like I did.

2. How strong the sisterhood bond is.

Sorority sisters are just sisters in your home away from home, and they have a blast.

3. The typical "sorority girl" stereotype is just that, a stereotype.

Absolutely nothing that the media publishes about greek life is true. So if that's what is holding you back from recruitment, then don't believe any of it!

4. Sororities value academic excellence.

There are endless opportunities to increase academic excellence on campus, along with the support of your chapter sisters. They even have certain times for studying and reward you if you get good grades.

5. The greek letters and names.

During math class, these letters never made sense. However, since being introduced to greek life, I've learned more about what they stand for (and they're so cute!).

6. It's not all dressing up and going out.

Granted, they do dress up and do stuff together, but the women of every chapter all love sweatpants and sleepovers just like any other person.

7. It will change your life.

The bonds that are made throughout the chapters are undeniable, I can see that and I'm not even in a chapter yet.

8. Trying to narrow down houses is such a frustrating decision.

Running around with hundreds of girls trying to decide is so stressful, but it will be totally worth it in the end.

9. The women in the chapters are just as nervous as you.

So don't sweat it, just be yourself!

10. But they're also excited to see where you'll end up!

Even if that isn't their chapter, they're so excited for you to find the right place.

11. Bid day is the best day of your life.

Finding your home away from home is the most incredible feeling ever!

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