Go into college, I had no idea about sororities, other than that I maybe would join one. I wasn't a triple legacy at the "hottest" house on campus; I was the first person in my family to go Greek. Which is pretty scary to say the least. I was confused about what it all meant, and I wanted to make sure I went somewhere that I would fit in. So, although it originally wasn't my first pick, I found my home in Zeta Tau Alpha. Throughout recruitment workshop week, it just made me realize it a little bit more. And, of course I had to share everything I had come to know.
1. Only the best get crowned. I'm not lyin'. My sisters – there is a lot of them too – truly inspire me. I'm surrounded my genuine friendships, love, and compassion every day. Which makes me 100 percent sure that these girls truly are the best, and they deserve that crown.
2. Crafting. SO. MUCH. CRAFTING. From big/little canvases, paper flowers, decorating from recruitment, you name it – Zetas can get it done.
3. Sisterhood. As cliche' as it sounds, these girls truly become your family– so you might as well choose good ones. Even though you may not be best friends with every single girl that walks in those doors, they still mean something. I know that if I needed anyone, I could walk through ZTA's doors and open up to the first person I saw.
4. Acceptance. Not everyone you come across will have the same interests as you. We won't all have the same kind of personalities, and we won't all have the same friends, or choose the same major. That is what it makes it so great. It forces you to accept things outside of your comfort zone, and to learn to accept everyone around you. No matter what.
5. Philanthropy. I didn't even know what the word 'philanthropy' meant when I started formal recruitment. I sure do now, and I know that my chapter does an amazing job of supporting ours.
Going Greek may not be for everyone, and that is OK. However, if it's not, don't knock the ones who it is for. We are all a part of something bigger than ourselves, and I learn that more each day. So, even if you don't rush Zeta, I still encourage everyone to Go Greek.
p.s. Have a happy recruitment week, Mississippi State! ZLAM
